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<br />Page 1 of 4 <br /> <br />Teresa Bender <br /> <br />From: Gregg Thompson [gregg@metroswcd.org] <br />Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 3:59 PM <br />To: Statz, Mark R; Teresa Bender <br />Cc: Mann, Lee M; Tranter, Dale A <br />Subject: Re: Hidden Spring Park <br /> <br />Mark, Teresa, and all, <br /> <br />Regarding the timing of commencement of shoreland restoration work in relation to water levels, it would also be <br />my preference that work would be done when the water levels are not at their highest, although a lowering of the <br />relatively high water-level is impossible to ensure and nearly impossible to predict, although "typically" the lowest <br />water levels should occur in late July and into August, to early September, and in the case of my observations on <br />Centerville and Peltier, this could still only be around 6_8" lower than high water levels. Excavating the base for <br />the gabions is quite difficult underwater (both physically and visually assessing consistency in the base grade), <br />but there may not be other realistic options. If the installation commencement could hold until late July, that would <br />probably be easier to execute the work, but I would understand if you would prefer to have the work start sooner <br />(it will just most likely be more difficult for the contractor, and take longer for the actual installation process for the <br />gabion portion). <br /> <br />Also, does the city have a good relationship with the Saint Paul Water Authority, in order to get permission to <br />utilize their driveway as access for bringing in the heavier supplies, rather than putting heavy equipment on the <br />park's limestone trails? <br /> <br />Thanks, <br />Gregg <br /> <br />Gregg Thompson <br />Urban Conservation Specialist <br />Association of Metropolitan Soil & Water Conservation Districts <br />(763) 286-6985 (cell) <br />gregg@metroswcd.org <br /> <br />---- Original Message ----- <br />From: Statz, Mark R <br />To: Teresa Bender <br />Cc: Mann. Lee M ; gregg@metroswcd.org ; Tranter. Dale A <br />Sent: Friday, June 20,20083:41 PM <br />Subject: Hidden Spring Park <br /> <br />Teresa, <br /> <br />Dallas had asked me to try to get a response from Gregg Thompson on a specific issue regarding the shoreline <br />work proposed at Hidden Spring Park. He asked that if I got a response, to send it to you so that it could go in <br />the Council Packets. As of the time of this email, I had not yet received a reply to my voice mail or email <br />regarding this issue. I would guess that Mr. Thompson will be able to respond before next Wednesday's <br />meeting, however, I will be out of the office Mon. - Thurs. next week. Therefore, I will have Gregg respond <br />directly to you. <br /> <br />Thanks, <br /> <br />6/23/2008 <br /> <br />3~ <br />