Based on feedback from the Metropolitan Council, it is our understanding that an update to the 2006 EAW (The Bluffs of Marystown) is required to evaluate the changes in the Windermere development plan including the BHS development. The purpose of an EAW is to identify potential environmental impacts associated with the project and analyzes a variety of topics including land use, geology, stormwater, wildlife habitat, traffic, water use, wastewater generation, cultural resources, and noise. Analysis is based on guidance provided by the Environmental Quality Board, who oversees the Minnesota Environmental Review program. The main areas of concern are updating the land use, sewer flows and traffic impacts.

DR Horton has already engaged their consultants to update the report.

The City of Shakopee will be the Responsible Government Unit for the project, and will be consulting with WSB & Associates, Inc. on the processing of this worksheet. D.R. Horton is the developer/property owner of the land included in the proposed EAW.

Scope of Work
Based on our understanding and assumptions, the following is the proposed scope of work:
Task 1 – Collect and Analyze Background Information
Task 2 – Describe Land Use and Geology
Task 3 – Water Resource Analysis
Task 4 – Review of Contamination/Hazardous Wastes
Task 5 – Review of Fish and Wildlife
Task 6 – Review of Historic Properties, Visual Impacts, and Parks
Task 7 – Traffic, Parking, Air and Noise
Task 8 – Air Quality and Noise Analysis
Task 9 – Review of Cumulative Potential Effects
Task 10 – Complete EAW Document and Submit for Comment Period
Task 11 – Respond to EAW Comments and Prepare Final Documents

Cost Estimate and Timeline
The cost to complete the above work plan for the EAW update is estimated at $13,816. A draft timeline is listed below:  We will seek reimbursement from DR Horton for the city's costs.

Schedule/Task
July 3: Council Authorization to Proceed
July 5: Start Data Collection
August 3: Draft for City Staff for discussion and review
August 10: Comments back from City
August 17: Complete EAW revisions
August 20: EAW to EQB Monitor
August 27 – September 26: 30-day comment period
September 27 – October 5: WSB responds to comments and prepares agenda
item for City Council.
October 16: City issues decision on need for EIS