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SEVEN ACRES DEVELOPMENT EAW FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECORD OF DECISION
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MN
WSB PROJECT NO. R-016563-000
Seven Acres Development
EAW
For:
City of Prior Lake
March 5, 2021
Prepared by:
SEVEN ACRES DEVELOPMENT EAW FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECORD OF DECISION
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MN
WSB PROJECT NO. R-016563-000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND ......................................................................................... 1
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS ........................................................................... 1
PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................... 1
PROJECT HISTORY ............................................................................................................... 1
CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING THE POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS. .............................................................................................. 2
RECORD OF DECISION ......................................................................................................... 6
APPENDIX A – Comments and Responses
APPENDIX B – Resolution XXXX
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ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Minnesota Rule 4410.4300, the City of Prior Lake has prepared an Environmental
Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the proposed Seven Acres Development (Project). This Record of
Decision addresses the State of Minnesota environmental review requirements as established in
Minnesota Rule 4410.1700. Highmark Builders, Inc. is the project proposer and City of Prior Lake is the
Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU).
The EAW was filed with the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) and circulated for review and
comments to the required EAW distribution list. A Notice of Availability for the EAW was published on the
City of Prior Lake’s website (https://www.cityofpriorlake.com) on January 5, 2021 and in the Prior Lake
American on January 9, 2021. Physical copies of the EAW were available at Prior Lake City Hall. No
public hearing was held.
The public comment period ended February 11, 2021. Comments were received from the following:
• Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR),
• Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA),
• Minnesota Department of Transportation,
• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR),
• Metropolitan Council,
• Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District (PLSLWD),
• Minnesota Office of the State Archeologist (OSA),
• Minnesota State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO),
• US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and
• Eight residents of Prior Lake.
All comments were considered in determining the potential for significant environmental impacts.
Comments received and the City of Prior Lake responses to those comments are provided in Appendix
A.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS
As to the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on this project and based on the record in
this matter, including the EAW and comments received, the City of Prior Lake makes the following
Findings of Fact and Conclusions:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed Seven Acres development will include redevelopment of two parcels to construct a
new single-family home and a detached outbuilding within the existing two parcels. The total
project area spans 2.71 acres and the construction will include a bituminous driveway and
stormwater management best management practices (BMPs) to accommodate stormwater runoff
from the surrounding drainage area. On the eastern parcel, north of Kneafseys Street NE, a 1.01-
acre wetland is proposed to be filled. This will reroute surface water that drains to the wetland and
causes flooding and drainage issues to the newly-constructed stormwater BMPs. Following
wetland fill, an approximately 7000 square foot outbuilding and driveway will be constructed. A
portion of Cove Avenue SE south of Seven Acres Street and across from PID 251180010 will be
vacated extending from 14744 Cove Avenue north to Seven Acres St.
PROJECT HISTORY
• The project was subject to a mandatory EAW per Minnesota Rule 4410.4300 Subpart
27B: Public waters, public water wetlands, and wetlands. This rule applies to
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projects that will cause an impact to a total of one acre or more of wetland,
regardless of type within a shoreland area.
• The EAW was distributed to the EQB and to the EQB mailing list on January 12,
2021.
• Public notices containing information about the availability of the EAW for public review
were provided to City of Prior Lake Website on January 5, 2021 and were published in
the Prior Lake American on January 9, 2021.
• Hard copies of the EAW were provided for public review at Prior Lake City Hall. An
electronic copy of the EAW was available on the City’s website.
• A notice was published for the EAW in the January 12, 2021 EQB Monitor. The public
comment period ended February 11, 2021. Comments were received from the
following:
▪ Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources,
▪ Minnesota Pollution Control Agency,
▪ Minnesota Department of Transportation,
▪ Minnesota Department of Natural Resources,
▪ Metropolitan Council,
▪ Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District,
▪ Minnesota Office of the State Archeologist,
▪ Minnesota State Historical Preservation Office,
▪ US Army Corps of Engineers, and
▪ Ten residents of Prior Lake
Copies of these comment letters are hereby incorporated for reference and
included in Appendix A.
CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING THE POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL
EFFECTS.
Minnesota Rule 4410.1700, subp. 1, states “An EIS [Environmental Impact Statement] shall be
ordered for projects that have the potential for significant environmental effects.” In deciding
whether a project has the potential for significant environmental effects, the City of Prior Lake
must consider the four factors set out in Minnesota Rule 4410.1700, subp. 7. With respect to
each of these factors, the City of Prior Lake finds the following:
1. MINNESOTA RULE 4410.1700, SUBP. 7.A – TYPE, EXTENT, AND REVERSIBILITY OF
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
a. The type of environmental impacts and mitigation efforts anticipated as part of this project
include:
Cover Types:
The project proposes to convert 1.01 acre of wetland to upland (lawn/landscaping and
impervious surface), remove approximately 0.79 acre of wooded area, and create 0.70 acre
of stormwater BMP.
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Zoning and Special Districts:
The project area is currently zoned as R-1: Low Density Residential. The land to the east,
north, and west of the project is zoned as single family residential by the City of Prior Lake.
During review of the EAW, the Metropolitan Council commented that a Comprehensive
Plan Amendment may be needed due to the development density outlined for this site in
the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update. If development is pursued, the City will
coordinate with the Metropolitan Council regarding the potential need for a Comprehensive
Plan Amendment because the parcel is a lot of record and was not included in the
developable land acreages which were used to calculate overall density in the 2040
Comprehensive Plan Update.
The 100-year floodplain covers a portion of the property, but proposed work appears to be
taking place outside the 100-year floodplain boundary. Most of the property is located
within the 500-year flood zone.
The property is located within the shoreland district of Prior Lake. The lake is classified as
a General Development lake and requires a 75-foot structural setback from Prior Lake.
Geology and Soils:
The EAW indicated that based on the preliminary data review the project area is not
located in a region that is prone to surface karst feature development. Based up these
findings, the potential for geologic conditions to be problematic for future development is
low.
Soil disturbance will exceed 1 acre, so the project will require an NPDES permit and
erosion related BMPs will be required to comply with the NPDES requirements, including
the redundant sediment control measures. Overall, disturbance of the site’s soils is not
expected to be problematic if appropriate BMPs are in place.
Water Resources:
The project is located within one mile of Prior Lake, an impaired water for fishes
bioassessments and mercury in fish tissue. Additionally, the Credit River is located one
mile southeast and is impaired for benthic macroinvertebrate bioassessments, chloride,
Escherichia coli, and fishes bioassessments. Additional construction related BMPs will be
required, according to items 23.9 and 23.10 of the NPDES/SDS CSW permit.
One 1.01-acre wetland is located on the eastern half of the project site and is proposed to
be filled with the project. If the project proceeds, the developer will need to maintain
compliance with the Wetland Conservation Act and Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean
Water Act. The developer will need to demonstrate need, evaluate alternatives, and apply
avoidance and minimization measures during the wetland impact review process and
replace unavoidable wetland impacts at a 2:1 ratio.
Wastewater/Water Supply:
The two current homes will be disconnected, and the new home would connect to the
municipal sanitary sewer system to the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Blue
Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Shakopee, MN. The Blue Lake WWTP has
ample residual capacity for the projected wastewater flow.
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Stormwater/Water Quality:
The project will have a net increase of 0.35 acres of impervious surface and increase the
impervious surface acreage flowing to Prior Lake by 0.07 acre. The best management
practices have not been finalized, but proposed runoff rates are required to be less than or
equal to existing runoff rates. The project will be required to meet the City’s, Watershed
District’s, and MPCA’s requirements for volume reduction and stormwater discharge.
The project plans to improve the stormwater treatment through best management
practices.
Contamination/Hazardous Materials/Wastes:
Based on review of the MPCA and Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s listings the
potential to encounter contaminated soil and/or groundwater at the proposed project area is
low. A Construction Contingency Plan is recommended for the proper management of
contamination and/or regulated material if encountered during construction.
Demolition permits will be required to remove the current single-family homes on the
project area and notification to the MPCA asbestos program will occur 10 days prior to
permit application. All waste materials will be properly contained and not allowed to be
carried by runoff to receiving waters. Hazardous materials used on site will be properly
contained in sealed containers.
Fish and Wildlife:
Approximately 0.70-acres of trees are planned to be removed during the construction of the
project. They may provide foraging and resting habitat for migratory birds and bats as well
as ducks or geese. Little impact is anticipated to fish within the wetland in the project area,
if any are present. Mammals and birds likely use the wetland as a habitat source. Removal
of the wetland will impact wildlife, and the developer will need to incorporate minimization
measures into the plan. This will be accomplished during the final design process and
during coordination with the resource agencies (Wetland Conservation Act, BWSR,
USACE, MPCA, PLSLWD).
Blanding’s turtles have the potential to be present in the project area. If the project
proceeds the applicant will need to contact the DNR regarding avoiding impacts to the
turtle. Avoidance measures will include, but are not limited to, avoidance of wetland
impacts between October 15 and April 15 and monitoring for turtles during construction. A
letter from the DNR dated September 22, 2020 was attached to the EAW and must be
adhered to.
Historic Properties:
Due to the location of the project, there is potential for archeological resources. The
developer will need to conduct an archeological assessment and coordinate with the OSA
and SHPO.
Visual
No scenic vistas are present at this site. No visual impacts are anticipated.
Noise:
Construction noise levels and types typical of construction equipment will occur because of
this project. Construction noise will be limited to daytime hours consistent with the City of
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Prior Lake’s construction and noise ordinances. Construction equipment will be fitted with
mufflers that would be maintained throughout the construction process. Overall, noise
impacts are not anticipated.
Air:
Because of the small scale of the project, air quality impacts are not anticipated.
Transportation:
The project is not expected to affect the transportation network and will not generate traffic.
2. MINNESOTA RULE 4410.1700, SUBP. 7.B – CUMULATIVE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF
RELATED OR ANTICIPATED FUTURE PROJECTS
Due to the scale of the project and given the additional regulatory review and oversight
related to wildlife and water resources that will be required before the project can proceed ,
the project will not cause any known or reasonably expected cumulative potential effects.
Reasonably foreseeable developments in the surrounding area have been identified and
are not anticipated to combine with the proposed project impacts to result in cumulative
potential effects.
3. MINNESOTA RULE 4410.1700, SUBP. 7.C – THE EXTENT TO WHICH ENVIRONMENTAL
AFFECTS ARE SUBJECT TO MITIGATION BY ONGOING PUBLIC REGULATORY
AUTHORITY
a) The following permits or approvals will be required for the project:
Unit of government Type of application Status
Federal
US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit To be obtained
State
Pollution Control Agency NPDES CSW To be obtained
Section 401 Certification To be obtained
Demolition/Renovation notification To be obtained
Department of Natural Resources Water Appropriation Permit To be obtained
Local
Prior Lake/Spring Lake Watershed District Watershed District Permit To be obtained
City of Prior Lake Wetland Conservation Act
Replacement Plan
To be obtained
Demolition Permit To be obtained
Excavating and Grading Permit To be obtained
Building Permit To be obtained
Driveway Permit To be obtained
Right-of-way Permit To be obtained
Preliminary/Final Plat Application To be obtained
Vacation of Easement/Right-of-way To be obtained
MS4 Stormwater Compliance To be obtained
b) The City of Prior Lake finds that the potential impacts identified as part of the proposed
Seven Acres project can be addressed through the final design process and through the
regulatory agencies as part of the permitting process. If the developer can modify the
plans in a manner that is acceptable to the regulatory agencies, they will also minimize
overall impacts to a level that is not significant.
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4. MINNESOTA RULE 4410.1700, SUBP. 7.D – THE EXTENT TO WHICH ENVIRONMENTAL
EFFECTS CAN BE ANTICIPATED AND CONTROLLED AS A RESULT OF OTHER
AVAILABLE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES UNDERTAKEN BY PUBLIC AGENCIES OR THE
PROJECT PROPOSER, INCLUDING OTHER EISs.
The City finds:
1. The proposed project will be designed to include various measures to reduce
adverse impacts to the environment and existing natural resources.
2. The project is subject to local, regional, state, and federal requirements.
3. The developer will secure all necessary permits and will adhere to all requirements
of the permits.
4. Considering the results of environmental review and permitting processes for similar
projects, the City of Prior Lake finds that the environmental effects of the project can
be adequately anticipated, controlled, and mitigated.
RECORD OF DECISION
The Seven Acres Development EAW and subsequent review identified areas where the potential
for environmental effects exist. Appropriate design revisions and mitigation measures can be
incorporated into the project and the required approvals and permits to mitigate these effects will
be obtained. If the project cannot be approved by regulating agencies as currently
conceptualized, the applicant may need to revise the plan to meet regulatory requirements. The
project will comply with all local, county, and federal review agency requirements.
Based on the criteria established in Minnesota Rule 4410.1700, and the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions, the project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects to trigger
the need for an Environmental Impact Statement. Therefore, an EIS is not required for the Seven
Acres Development project. City Council concurrence by Resolution No. XXXX, declaring a
negative need for an Environmental Impact Statement, is included in Appendix B.
Pursuant to Minnesota Rules Part 4410.1700, Subpart 5, a copy of this RGU Record of Decision
is being provided, within 5 days, to all persons on the MEQB Distribution List, to persons
commenting and to persons who requested a copy. This Record of Decision will also be made
available on the City of Prior Lake’s website.
APPENDIX A
Comments and Responses
1
Comment Response
1. Comment noted. This recommendation will
be passed to the developer.
2. The City has only received concept plans of
the development. If the project proceeds into
final design, impacts to the wetland will need
to be approved through the Wetland
Conservation Act, Section 404, and Section
401 processes. The developer will need to
demonstrate need and adequately
demonstrate their attempts to avoid or
minimize impacts, which will include the
review of alternative solutions to the flooding.
The City, as LGU for the Wetland
Conservation Act, has discussed this process
with the developer and made them aware that
the project, as currently designed, may not be
permittable.
The City believes that if the developer can
modify their design to meet these
requirements and obtain permits through the
Wetland Conservation Act, US Army Corps of
Engineers, and MN Environmental Protection
Agency they will also minimize overall
impacts to ecological resources to a level that
is not significant. 2
1
2
Comment Response
3. The developer has been made aware of the
challenges with permitting this project, as
designed. If the project proceeds, wetland
(and tree) impact minimization will be
required.
4. Comment noted. If this project proceeds,
further coordination with the DNR with regard
to protecting Blanding’s turtles will be
required.
3
4
3
Comment Response
1. The Metropolitan Council has been added to
the permit table in the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions document.
2. Comment noted. If development is pursued,
more conversation is needed on this topic as
the parcel is a lot of record and was not
included in the developable land acreages
which were used to calculate overall density
in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update.
3. The developers have only submitted concept
plans to the City. If this project proceeds it will
need to be designed in a way that does not
impact adjacent properties and will need to
go through several reviews, obtain permits
from multiple agencies, and will need to go
through a public hearing process. Further
design of some elements of the plan will be
necessary to successfully obtain permits and
meet the City’s planning objectives.
3
2
1
4
Comment Response
5
Comment Response
1. Stormwater related BMPs will be
required to comply with the NPDES
requirements, including the noted
redundant sediment control measures.
Stormwater treatment measures will be
designed to be in compliance with the
MS4 permit.
If the project proceeds, the developer will
need to obtain a wetland replacement
approvals through the Wetland
Conservation Act and Section 404
processes. The developer has met with
representatives from both and is aware of
the requirements for mitigation and the
challenges associated with permitting this
project as currently designed.
The green infrastructure practices are
noted.
1
6
Comment Response
2. If the project proceeds, impacts to the
wetland will need to be approved through
the Wetland Conservation Act, Section
404, and Section 401 processes. The
developer will need to demonstrate need
and adequately demonstrate their
attempts to avoid or minimize impacts,
which will include the review of
alternative designs. The City, as LGU for
the Wetland Conservation Act, has
discussed this process with the
developer and made them aware that the
project, as currently designed, may not
be permittable.
2
7
Comment Response
1. The developer has been made aware of
this request and will coordinate with
OSA, as needed.
1
8
Comment Response
1. The developer has been made aware of
this request and will coordinate with
SHPO, as needed.
1
9
Comment Response
1. Comment noted.
1
10
Comment Response
1. If the project proceeds, impacts to the
wetland will need to be approved through
the Wetland Conservation Act and
Section 404 processes. The developer
will need to demonstrate need and
adequately demonstrate their attempts to
avoid or minimize impacts, which will
include the review of alternative solutions
to address the drainage issues. The City,
as LGU for the Wetland Conservation
Act, has discussed this process with the
developer and made them aware that the
project, as currently designed, may not
be permittable.
2. If the project proceeds, the outbuilding
will need to be redesigned to comply with
City ordinances.
3. Comment noted.
1
2
3
11
Comment Response
4. If the project proceeds, impacts to the
wetland will need to be approved through
the Wetland Conservation Act and
Section 404 processes. The developer
will need to demonstrate need and
adequately demonstrate wetland impact
avoidance or minimization, which will
include the review of alternative
development designs. The City, as LGU
for the Wetland Conservation Act, has
discussed this process with the
developer and made them aware that the
project, as currently designed, may not
be permittable.
5. Comment noted. If this project proceeds,
further coordination with the DNR with
regard to protecting Blanding’s turtles will
be required. Additionally, the developer
will need to demonstrate adequate
wetland impact avoidance and
minimization to obtain permits for this
project. The City believes that if they can
modify their design to meet these
requirements and obtain permits through
the Wetland Conservation Act, the US
Army Corps of Engineers, and MN
Environmental Protection Agency they
will also limit overall impacts to
ecological resources.
4
5
12
Comment Response
1. Comment noted.
1
13
Comment Response
1. If this project proceeds, the development
will need to be designed in such a way
that does not result in impacts to other
properties.
The DNR does not have jurisdiction over
the wetland within the parcel. However,
the wetland is under the jurisdiction of
the Wetland Conservation Act and
Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean
Water Act. The project will need to
obtain permits through each of those
programs, which will require
demonstration of project need and will
also require avoidance or, if avoidance
is not possible, minimization of wetland
impacts. The developer is aware that the
project, as currently designed, may not
be permittable.
1
14
Comment Response
15
Comment Response
1. If this project proceeds, the development will
need to be designed in such a way that does
not result in impacts to endangered species.
The developer will need to obtain permits
through a variety of agencies and design the
project in a manner that minimizes impacts to
a level acceptable to the permitting agencies,
including the City of Prior Lake.
1
16
Comment Response
1. We have noted your comment. The
development will not be able to proceed as
designed without your consent.
1
17
Comment Response
1. Final design of the project will need to occur
and will be reviewed by the City as well as
other permitting agencies. The review of
stormwater runoff and management will be
part of that review. The project will be
required to be designed to not impact
adjacent properties.
2. The 0.35 acre of impervious surface noted on
page 10 is the net increase in impervious
surface for the entire project.
3. No variances have been requested or
approved for this project at this time. If the
project proceeds, the developer will need to
request variances.
4. The tree clearing estimate only includes the
proposed clearing.
5. Stormwater BMPs will be defined in final
design of the project and will need to comply
with state and local rules.
6. The EAW notes the recent, longer duration,
flooding events in 2014 and 2019, though
minor overtopping may occur on a more
frequent basis.
1
2
3
4
5
6
18
Comment Response
1. The wetland is under the jurisdiction of the
Wetland Conservation Act and Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act. The project will need to
obtain permits through both of those
programs, which will require demonstration of
project need and will also require avoidance
or, if avoidance is not possible, minimization
of wetland impacts. The developer is aware
that the project, as currently designed, may
not be permittable.
1
19
Comment Response
20
Comment Response
1. If this project proceeds, the developer will
need to obtain several permits and approvals
through multiple agencies. The project would
need to be designed in a manner that does
not impact adjacent properties or Prior Lake.
1
21
Comment Response
1. If this project proceeds, the developer will
need to obtain several permits and approvals,
including through the Wetland Conservation
Act. No wetland replacement plan
applications have been received, but the
developer has initiated discussion with the
City and US Army Corps of Engineers. The
developer has been made aware that this
project, as designed, may not be permittable
and that they will need to demonstrate project
need as well as wetland impact avoidance
and minimization in their application and
throughout the review process.
1
22
Comment Response
1. The developers have only submitted concept
plans to the City. If this project proceeds it will
need to be designed in a way that does not
impact adjacent properties and will need to
go through several reviews, obtain permits
from multiple agencies, and will need to go
through a public hearing process. Further
design of the plan may be necessary to
successfully obtain permits.
1
23
Comment Response
24
Comment Response
1. The developers have only submitted concept
plans to the City. If this project proceeds it will
need to be designed in a way that does not
impact adjacent properties and will need to
go through several reviews, obtain permits
from multiple agencies, and will need to go
through a public hearing process. Further
design of the plan may be necessary to
successfully obtain permits. Decisions related
to the EAW do not confer approval of the
project.
APPENDIX B
Resolution XXXX
RESOLUTION NO. XXXX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE,
SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT STATEMENT FOR SEVEN ACRES DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB)
Rules, Chapter 4410, part 4410.1000, Subpart 3, the City of Prior Lake as the responsible
governmental unit completed an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the
two parcels as identified in the Seven Acres Development EAW; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota EQB Rules, Chapter 4410, and as a
result of common ownership and connected actions, the project meets the thresholds for
an EAW for impacts to wetlands; and
WHEREAS, copies of the EAW were distributed to all persons and
agencies on the official EQB mailing list prior to January 12, 2021; and
WHEREAS, notice of the availability of the EAW for public review for a
30-day comment period was published on the City of Prior Lake website on January 5,
2021, in the Prior Lake American on January 9, 2021, and in the EQB Monitor on
January 12, 2021.
WHEREAS, the preparation of the Seven Acres Development EAW and
comments received on the EAW have generated information adequate to determine
whether the proposed project has the potential for significant environmental impacts; and
WHEREAS, the Seven Acres Development is expected to comply with
all the City of Prior Lake and review agency standards; and
WHEREAS, based on the criteria established in Minnesota Rules
4410.1700, the project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects;
and
WHEREAS, based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions, the project
does not have the potential for significant environmental impacts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Prior Lake, Scott County, Minnesota as follows:
That it should and hereby does make a negative declaration on the need for an
Environmental Impact Statement for the Seven Acres Development EAW.
Resolution No. XXXX
DATE
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Adopted in regular session of the City Council of the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota held
this ______ day of ____________, 2021.
Kirt Briggs, Mayor
Attest:
Ann Orlofsky, City Clerk (SEAL)