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GGG Engineering Suræying & Planning 14070 Hwy 52 S.E., Chatfield, MN 55923, ph. 507-867-1666 1653 South VIctoria Road, St. Paul, MN 55118, ph. 651-688-3448 May 19th, 2003 John Hinzman Gty of Hastings 104 - 4th Street East Hastings, 11N 55033 RE: Glendale Heights, Hastings :MN Dear Mr. Hinzman, As you requested this letter is in response to the letter received from Michael King, Metropolitan Council (dated March 21, 2003), requesting additional information. Qiestim # 1. Did the rœuduation irKlude a study if the likely irrpaa if the mtd e<:tensiaz an the habitat? ~ did the City anlude as a result if its rœuduationi Yes, During the EAW Process the Gty reevaluated the impacts of alternate alignments and concluded alternative alignments would pose a greater barrier impact on the habitat than the current proposed location. Construction in the ravine has the smallest footprint unless, retaining walls are used in the alternative alignments. If retaining walls are used with the alternative alignments a greater impact on the wildlife corridor is realized, because retaining walls create a greater barrier to the wildlife. Construction in the ravine preserves developable land used for homes. If the alternative alignments are used, less developable land results in poor use of land in terms of urban planning, increasing the pressures of urban sprawl. Qiestim # 2. What; if a~ trajfi£ rriti¡ptim irrpraœrmTts W1l /æ urrlertakeni The Gty is committed to addressing the traffic issues. û>nstruction of the Spiral Boulevard connection is an integral part of mitigating the Gtÿs traffic issues. The Gty has completed a traffic . study and is evaluating what actions that will be undertaken both as apart of this project and beyond. A ddiJionally -uhat, if a~ errri:rurrtrmta rriti¡ptim Wll/æ urrlertaken . The project is designed for the water to be directed to the interior six infiltration basins, reducing erosion, removing sediment, improving water quality, and reducing flows.