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during the construction vhase. This is likely to be limited · ~o a period of apprcxima%a!y 120 days. No sensitive receptors such as hospitals, nursing homes or churches are located nearby. Impact on residents should be limited by using e_~uipment in good operating condition and by limiting work to typical business hours. Water Resources/Hydrology: As stated earlier, the majority of the park is situated in the flood plain of the Rum River. An oxbow of the river reaches in~o the park. This segment of the Rum River is designated as an Urban Scenic River. The total acreage of surface water within the project area (25.8 acres) is approximately 4 acres. Nearly all develop- ment will be within the 100 year flood plain elevation of 853, however, the future picnic she!ter/restroom facilities will be floodproofed or const~ac~ed at an elevation of 854.5. The costs of e=ch option will be explored in more detail durinq the desisn process. Currently, it is esti- mated that approximately 3,000 cubic yards of fill would be required within the floc/ plain area to provide a pad for the future shelter. Additional shaping and grading will be required within the flood plain to provide playing fields and drainage. The preliminary estimate is that this would entail about 4,000 cubic yards of excavation and embankment. No work is contemplated within either the oxbow or Rum River nor will any ground or surface water be appropriated for this project. Historical Significance: The Minnesota Historical Society has been contacted relative to historical and archaealogical sites. Transportation: Access to the park is from Waco Street which connects to State Highway 47 via 142nd Avenue N.W. These streets are approximately three years old and are in good condition. With an estimated 80 vehicular trips to the park per day, no additional road improvements are required to 9ain access to the site. No mass transit is available in Ramsay. Handicap parking spaces will be provided and signed. Energy and Taxes: The park land is currently publicly owned and planned for park use. No taxes will be loss as a result of this project. There will be two primary expenditures of energy resulting from this project. First, fuel will be consumed during the ~onstruction phase of the project. Secondly, vehicular traffic by park users will also consume fuel. User consumption of fuel may, however, represent a net decrease since improved park facilities would be provided closer to residents than what they are now. No buildings are to be constructed within the scope of this project.