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LETTER OF PERMISSION: The project involves the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Beltrami County Road 7 and County Road 11 (Adams Avenue NW and Division Street W). The intersection is located between Bemidji High School and the new Gene Dillon Elementary school, which will open for the 2018/2019 school year.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE: The project involves the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Beltrami County Road 7 and County Road 11 (Adams Avenue NW and Division Street W). The intersection is located between Bemidji High School and the new Gene Dillon Elementary school, which will open for the 2018/2019 school year. The purpose of the project is to improve traffic safety.

Information for File #2018-00694-WAB Applicant:

Beltrami County Highway Department

Corps Contact:

William Baer

Address:

4111 Technology Drive, Suite 295, Bemidji MN 56601

E-Mail:

William.a.baer@usace.army.mil

Phone:

651-290-5338

Primary County:

Beltrami

Section/Township/Range: S17 & 18, T146N, R33W and S12 & 13, T146N, R34W Information Complete On: February 27, 2018 Posting Expires On:

March 26, 2018

Authorization Type: LOP-05-MN This application is being reviewed in accordance with the practices for documenting Corps jurisdiction under Sections 9 & 10 of the Rivers and Harbor Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act identified in Regulatory Guidance Letter 08-02. Project Purpose: The purpose of the project is to improve traffic safety at an intersection by construction of a roundabout. Project Description: The project involves the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Beltrami County Road 7 and County Road 11 (Adams Avenue NW and Division Street W). The intersection is located between Bemidji High School and the new Gene Dillon Elementary school, which will open for the 2018/2019 school year. Traffic studies have been completed to address increasing average daily traffic for the current high school location, events held there, the Bemidji Community Arena and the proposed elementary school. Roundabouts have been determined to be highly effective in managing traffic and reducing the severity of crashes. The proposed construction will meet the current standards as outlined in State Aid Operation, Chapter 8820.9936. Name, Area and Types of Waters (including wetlands) Subject To Loss: The existing intersection is located within a wetland basin, with wetland areas present in each of the four quadrants. Construction of the roundabout will expand the intersection footprint and widen the approach roads, resulting in permanent impacts to the four wetland areas. The wetlands are described as shallow marsh (Type 3), with predominant vegetation consisting of cattails and sedges. The proposed project would permanently fill 1.33 acres of shallow marsh wetlands. Compensatory Mitigation: The applicant has proposed compensatory mitigation for unavoidable permanent wetland impacts by debiting mitigation credits from a Local Government Road Wetland Replacement Program (LGRWRP) approved bank. Alternatives Considered to Avoid and Minimize Wetland Impacts: The applicant considered alternative methods for controlling traffic speed and improving safety at the intersection, but roundabouts were determined to be the most effective measure in safely managing traffic. The project utilizes the existing road alignment and adjusted inslopes to minimize wetland impacts. The applicant will implement best management practices during and after construction to minimize associated impacts. Drawings

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