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Haviland Fields Development Finding of Facts and Record of Decision Agency Comment Response determined that this project will pose no impacts to agricultural lands or activities. We have no further comments. MN DNR Page 14,Stormwater.The increase in impervious Comment noted.The project surfaces will also increase the amount of road salt proposer and/or building manager used in the project area. Chloride released into will complete the Smart Salting groundwater as well as local lakes and streams does Training offered through the MPCA not break down,and instead accumulates in the to help reduce salt and chloride use. environment, potentially reaching levels that are toxic The City will also consider how they to aquatic wildlife and plants.Consider promoting participate in the Statewide Chloride local business and city participation in the Smart Management Plan and project public Salting Training offered through the Minnesota outreach to reduce chloride use. Pollution Control Agency.There are a variety of classes available for road applicators, sidewalk applicators, and property managers. More information and resources can be found at this website. Many winter maintenance staff who have attended the Smart Salting training— both from cities and counties and from private companies— have used their knowledge to reduce salt use and save money for their organizations. We also encourage cities and counties to consider how they may participate in the Statewide Chloride Management Plan and provide public outreach to reduce the overuse of chloride. Here are some educational resources for residents as well as a sample ordinance regarding chloride use. Page 14,Stormwater.We encourage the development Comment noted. Disturbed areas to use weed-free, native seed mixes in landscaping will be reestablished using and stormwater features to the greatest extent appropriate native seed mixes,and possible in order to provide pollinator and wildlife native plants will be used in habitat. landscaping to help absorb water and reduce the water demand for irrigation. Page 14,Stormwater. Please make sure that all Comment noted.The Threatened required avoidance measures for the Blanding's turtle and Endangered Species section (state-threatened),are incorporated into the SWPPP notes that the use of erosion control and construction plans.This section should mention blankets shall be limited to"bio- that only wildlife-friendly erosion control materials will netting"or"natural-netting"types, be used. and specifically not products containing plastic mesh netting or other plastic components. Page 21, Rare Features.This section states that Comment noted. Further ways to minimal tree removal will be required as part of the minimize tree removal will be project, however,Table 3:Cover Types shows that the considered as the project design project proposes to remove over seven acres of trees, advances. which is a large impact in such a developed area and near a river corridor. Even if significant trees are replaced, it will take decades for new trees to grow enough to provide the same ecological benefit.We strongly encourage the proposer to preserve as many trees as possible. 6