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8. In all cases where the permittee by perforating the work authorized by this permit shall involve the taking, using, or
<br />damaging of any property rights or interests of any other person or persons, or of any publicly owned lands or improvements
<br />thereon or interests therein, the permittee, before proceeding, shall obtain the written consent of all persons, ag0pcies, or
<br />authorities concerned, and shall acquire all property, rights, and interests needed for the work.
<br />9. This permit is permissive only. No liability shall be imposed by the State of Minnesota or any of its officers, agents or
<br />employees, officially or personally, on account of the granting hereof or on account of any damage to any person or property
<br />resulting from any act or omission of the permittee or any of its agents, employees, or contractors. This permit shall not be
<br />construed as estopping or limiting any legal claims or right of action of any person other than the state against the permittee,
<br />its agents, employees, or contractors, for any damage or injury resulting from any such act or omission, or as estopping or
<br />limiting any legal claim or right of action of the state against the permittee, its agents, employees, or contractors for violation
<br />of or failure to comply with the permit or applicable provisions of law.
<br />10. Any extension of the surface of public waters from work authorized by this permit shall become public waters and left open
<br />and unobstructed for use by the public.
<br />11. Where the work authorized by this permit involves the draining.or filling of wetlands not subject to DNR regulations, the
<br />permittee shall not initiate any work under this permit until the permittee has obtained official approval from the responsible
<br />local government unit as required by the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act.
<br />12. Erosion control measures shall be adequately designed for the site characteristics. They may include staked haybales,
<br />diversion channels, sediment ponds, or sediment fences. They shall be installed in accordance with the Ramsey County
<br />Erosion Control Handbook, prior to commencement and maintained throughout the project. All exposed soil shall be
<br />stabilized as soon as possible and no later than 72 hours after the completion of the project. Topsoil should be used to re-
<br />dress disturbed soil areas and indigenous plant species should be used to revegetate disturbed areas whenever possible.
<br />13. A sediment barrier shall be installed around. the area of excavation immediately prior to starting the project to limit erosion and
<br />turbidity to the affected areas. This barrier involves the use of filter fabric material supported by stakes or a snow fence. The
<br />barrier shall be removed upon completion of the work, after sediment has consolidated.
<br />14. Upon completion of the authorized work, the permittee shall submit representative photographs and any as -built surveys, as
<br />appropriate, of the project area to DNR Metro Region Waters (1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 55106).
<br />15. The permittee is authorized to maintain the approved work to the dimensions herein described. Prior to commencing any
<br />maintenance work, the permittee shall advise the Department of Natural Resources of the extent and method of
<br />maintenance. Maintenance work shall not be commenced until permittee receives written approval from the Department.
<br />16, No activity affecting the bed of the protected water may be conducted between April 1 and June 30, to minimize impacts on
<br />fish spawning and migration. If work during this time is essential, it shall be done only upon written approval of the Area
<br />Fisheries Manager, at (651) 772-7950.
<br />17. The permittee shall monitor all disturbed areas for the presence of purple loosestrife and control the plant as described in the
<br />attached pamphlet titled "Purple Loosestrife Alert". The DNR aquatic plant manager should be contacted at 772-7950 for
<br />permit steeds and additional information.
<br />18. All pump intakes must be screened to prevent fish from being drawn into the system.
<br />19. The operation and maintenance of the permanent pumping station shall be in accordance to the pumping and maintenance
<br />plan dated October 16, 2003 at a rate not exceeding 360 gpm. Changes to the pumping plan, operation elevations or rates of
<br />pumps shall not occur without a revised operation plan submitted to the Department for written approval.
<br />c: Nick Landwer, URS, Inc. DNR Conservation Officer, Lisa Kruse
<br />Ramsey County Public Works, Curtis Pratt DNR Ecological Services, Wayne Barstad
<br />Rice Creek Watershed District, Steve Hobbs DNR Fisheries, Dave Zappetillo
<br />Ramsey Soil and Water Conservation District, Tom Petersen DNR Wildlife, Bryan Lueth
<br />U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tim Fell DNR Waters Permits Unit, Ron Anderson
<br />Karth Lake (62-72P) File
<br />Authorized Signature Title Date
<br />Dale E. Hornuth /
<br />Regional Hydrologist
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