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8. In all cases where the permittee by performing 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, agencies, 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 conditions.
<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. 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 />15. A report (i.e., map and brief description) shall be submitted to the Area Hydrologist describing the temporary and permanent
<br />disposal of the excavation spoils. The excavation authorized by this permit shall not commence until the placement site for
<br />spoils has been approved in writing by the Area Hydrologist.
<br />16. 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 needs and additional information.
<br />17. An operation plan for the outlet must be approved in writing, by DNR Waters prior to operation of the outlet. To meet
<br />Minnesota Rules, the operation plan shall, at a minimum include: (a) manner and time of operation; (b) frequency of
<br />maintenance; (c) appropriate monitoring of .~!ater levels, water quality and other factors; and (d) management cf excess
<br />waters.
<br />18. Temporary dewatering for construction, in excess of 10,000 gallons per day or one million gallons per year, is authorized by
<br />this permit provided the following conditions are met:
<br />a. A plan for the dewatering shall be submitted to the Area. Hydrologist for written prior approval.
<br />b. All necessary erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be taken to prevent transportation of sediment.
<br />c: City of Shoreview, Jerry Auge City of Little Canada, Joel Hanson City of Vadnais Heights, Dale Hexom
<br />Vadnais Lake WMO, Stephanie McNamara Grass Lake WMO, Mark Maloney Ramsey County SWCD, Tom Petersen
<br />St. Paul Regional Water Service, Dave Schuler Mn/DOT, Jeff Gibbens and Peter Leete USCOE, Tim Fell
<br />DNR Conservation Officer, Lisa Kruse DNR Ecological Services, Wayne Barstad DNR Fisheries, Dave Zappetillo
<br />DNR Wildlife, Bryan Lueth DNR Permits Unit, Ron Anderson West Vadnais Lake (62-38P) File
<br />Authorized Signature Title Date
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<br />Dale E. Homuth Regional Hydrologist
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