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. I. II. Traffic . Commenter questions the validity of the traffic analysis, I The traffic analysis submitted by the project proposer was prepared by a professional traffic engineer. The analysis was reviewed by the Ramsey County Traffic Engineer and the City Engineer, who concurred with the conclusion of the traffic report, i.e., that the existing street I system can adequately accommodate the anticipated traffic volumes after the project is completed. I 12. Archaeolo~ical. Historical. Architectural Resources. Parks . RGU's note: Chatham Open Space on south ofE2, designated as open space and owned by City of Arden Hills, should have been included in the listing of designated parks, recreation areas, and trails in item 26c in the EA W. I Several commenters cite the recommendation of the Minnesota Historical Society and recommend that an archaeological survey be conducted. I The Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) notes that there are no reported historical or .- archaeological properties in the project's area of potential effect. However, MHS recommends that an archaeological survey be completed on the project site because they believe there is a good probability that unreported properties may be present. . The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) notes that COE is mandated by law to require such a survey if I) specifIc information concerning known properties which may be eligible for I inclusion in the National Register, or 2) specific information concerning known sensitive areas which are likely to yield resources eligible for inclusion in the Register. The COE states that MHS has not provided such information and thus will not require a survey. . No indication of the presence of historic or archaeological resources has been found. The City's Comprehensive Plan states that according to the MHS there are no recorded prehistoric sites in I Arden Hills. Regarding the disturbance of human remains, Minnesota Statute 307,08, Subd. 2, states that "a I person who intentionally, willfully, and knowingly destroys, mutilates, injures, disturbs, or temoves human skeletal remains or human burial grounds, is guilty of a felony." If any such I remains are uncovered during construction, construction would have to stop, Given that no known prehistoric sites have been found in Arden Hills and that the discovery of I human remains would halt the project to avoid felony charges, an archaeological survey is not warranted at this time. I . Responses to Comments Ogren Townhome PUD page 12 I