10.a Martin Marietta AOP 2023 - CC Packet1 | P a g e
Date of Meeting: March 21, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: T.J. Hofer, Consultant City Planner
Re: Annual Operators Permit (AOP) for Martin Marietta Mine
Applicant:
Christina Morrison
Tiller Corporation, a Martin
Marietta Materials, Inc.
Company
Zoning:
Rural Residential - General
(RR-G)
Mining Overlay
Owner:
Christina Morrison
Tiller Corporation, a Martin
Marietta Materials, Inc.
Company
Future
Land Use Mining
Location:
16315 209th Street North
PID 1903219220004 &
1903219220008
Review
Deadline: April 2, 2023
BACKGROUND
Tiller Corporation, a Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. Company, has applied for its 2023 Annual
Operating Permit (AOP) for their existing sand and gravel mining operation located on Manning
Avenue near 225th Street in Scandia. The site has been actively mined since 1966, and currently
operates under Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) granted by the City on May 20, 2008. The Tiller
mine site previously operated under a CUP issued by Washington County when the County
exercised land use authority within New Scandia Township. Permitted activities included the
mining and processing of aggregate, the production of hot-mix asphalt, and the recycling of
concrete and asphalt products.
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The City’s Mining Ordinance specifies an AOP cycle that coincides with the active mining
season. Applications are due by January 31 each year, to enable permits to be approved before
the start of the mining season later in that year.
The applications for the Scandia Mine Site since 2010 have included both the Tiller site and the
adjacent former Dresel Mine to the southeast. Tiller purchased the Dresel site in 2009 and
operates both sites. The City issued a CUP for mining and processing at the Dresel site on May
20, 2008. As the owner of both sites, Tiller is to comply with the conditions of both the Tiller
and Dresel CUPs. Issues and compliance with each are discussed in this report.
EVALUATION OF REQUEST
The Applicant is requesting an Annual Operating Permit (AOP) for a mining and processing
operation. The permit requirements are governed by Ordinance No. 103, Regulation of Mining
and Related Activities, Chapter 4 of the Development Code. The Ordinance requires review of
the following items for the AOP:
1. The operating conditions of the previous year and conditions required by the CUPs for
the Tiller and Dresel sites.
2. Proposed operating conditions and any variation from the previous year.
3. Results of the annual inspection by the City.
Conditional Use Permit
Tiller Mine Site
The City of Scandia approved a Conditional Use Permit for sand and gravel mining and
processing at the Scandia Mine site for Tiller Corporation on May 20, 2008. The conditions
included the items noted in the table that follows. Tiller’s performance is indicated in the table
on the following pages. There were no issues identified in 2022 for the Tiller Mine site.
Condition
Deadline
Specified in
CUP
Notes
1. Comply with CUP Ongoing In process--monitored by City staff and
consultants
2. Comply with Rules and
Regulations Ongoing In process--monitored by City staff and
consultants
4. Permits from CMSCWD None specified CMSCWD Permit 08-003 for the Tiller
mine remains in effect. The Watershed
District Permit, P08-003, was revised in
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Condition
Deadline
Specified in
CUP
Notes
2019 to align the permit with the City’s
annual review process and eliminate a 5-
year term on the permit. The revisions to
the permit were approved by District
Managers during their February 13, 2019,
Regular Meeting.
5. Monitoring Wells July 20, 2008
Three required monitoring wells were
installed in 2008. One well was taken out
of service and sealed in 2011 to
accommodate reclamation activities (MW-
2). Monitoring results for the two active
wells in 2022 were provided with the AOP
application and reviewed by LRE Water,
the City’s groundwater consultant.
6. Ground Water
Monitoring July 20, 2008
The Ground Water Monitoring Plan was
approved in the fall of 2008 and revised in
2013. The plan is on file with the City.
In May 2022, Martin Marietta received
authorization from MN DNR to increase its
annual water appropriation from 20 MGY
to 30 MGY for aggregate production and
dust control. With the increased water
appropriation, a short-term monitoring plan
was developed and implemented to help
evaluate aquifer recovery to pre-pumping
water levels following pumping during
periods of high use. Data collected in
accordance with the short-term monitoring
plan was submitted to the City in August
2022.
7. Excavation below water
table
May not begin
August 20,
2008
Excavation into the water table began in
2009. The CUP permits mining into
groundwater table to a depth of 50 feet.
Excavation into the groundwater table has
occurred as follows:
2013 — to a depth of 15 to 20 feet
2014 — no mining into groundwater table
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Condition
Deadline
Specified in
CUP
Notes
2015 — no mining into groundwater table
2016 — to a depth of 15 to 20 feet
2017 — no mining into groundwater table
2018 — no mining into groundwater table
2019 — to a depth of 15 feet
2020 — to a depth of 17 feet
2021 — no mining into groundwater table
2022 — no mining into groundwater table
Water level data is collected on an ongoing
basis and submitted to the City. Water level
data was submitted with the AOP
application. The review from LRE Water,
water quality consultant for the City of
Scandia, is discussed in this report in the
Groundwater Monitoring section.
8. Production Well Records July 20, 2008
Production well records are being kept by
Tiller and are available to the City. Water
pumped at the site in 2022 was 5,810,150
gallons. The DNR Water Appropriation
Permit for the site allows up to 30 million
gallons to be used each year.28 MGY are
approved for washing and 2 MGY are
approved for dust control.
9. Ground Water Analysis -
DRO (Diesel Range
Organics) and GRO
None specified
Groundwater samples were analyzed for
DRO. No gasoline is stored on site. If
gasoline storage is added, GRO will be
analyzed. Monitoring results were included
with the application and reviewed by LRE
Water. No DRO were detected in the
samples in 2022.
10. Map of Index Well Sites July 20, 2008 Map was provided to the City on August
28, 2008.
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Condition
Deadline
Specified in
CUP
Notes
11. Asphalt Plant Setback
from Lake Ongoing Setback has been maintained, as required
by the CUP.
12. Lake Depth Ongoing
Application indicates that the depth of
excavation will not exceed fifty (50) feet
below the water table, as per the CUP.
Excavation depth to date has been less than
50 feet into the groundwater table through
2022.
13. Truck Signage and
Roadway Cleaning July 20, 2008
Washington County has posted signs on
Lofton and Manning Avenues per their
County requirements. Tiller has posted
signs on 218th Street and Lofton Avenue to
restrict trucks from using 228th Street per
City of Scandia requirements. During
construction season, a “No Engine
Breaking" sign is now being placed on
Manning Trail North near the entrance to
the site to address concerns of engine
breaking on the road. Signage was in place
during the City site visit in 2022.
14. Lofton/ Highway 97
Intersection July 20, 2008
Tiller restricts importing add-rock from
Lofton Avenue during non-daylight hours
per the CUP requirements.
15. 228th Street Signage July 20, 2008
Signage is posted at the Lofton Avenue
North exit that restricts trucks from using
228th Street.
16-19. Updated
Reclamation Plan July 20, 2008 Included in application materials; discussed
below.
20. Letter of Credit/Security Due before
AOP approval The financial guarantees are current.
21. AOP Application
Submittal
January 31,
annually
Application was submitted on January 31,
2021, and determined to be complete.
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Dresel Mine
The City of Scandia approved a Conditional Use Permit for sand and gravel mining and
processing for Dresel Contracting, Inc. on May 20, 2008. Tiller Corporation now owns and
operates this site, and therefore must also comply with the conditions of the Dresel CUP. There
were no issues identified in 2022 on the Dresel Mine site.
Condition
Deadline
Specified in
CUP
Notes
1. Comply with CUP Ongoing In process--monitored by City staff and
consultants
3. Comply with Rules and
Regulations Ongoing In process--monitored by City staff and
consultants
4. Permits from CMSCWD None specified
CMSCWD Permit 08-003 for the Tiller
mine remains in effect. The Watershed
District Permit, P08-003, was revised in
2019 to align the permit with the City’s
annual review process and eliminate a 5-
year term on the permit. The revisions to
the permit were approved by District
Managers during their February 13, 2019
Regular Meeting.
5. Monitoring Wells July 20, 2008
Installed in May 2008. Groundwater Plan
was updated to reflect changes to
monitoring well MW-2 in 2013. The site
complied with the plan in 2022.
6. Revise Proposed
Conditions Plan Pit
Elevations Monitoring
July 20, 2008
The City previously approved a maximum
mining depth of 922 feet AMSL at the
Dresel site, ensuring three feet of
separation between the floor of the mine
and the water table surface during high
water table conditions, based on
monitoring results. LRE Water, water
quality consultant for the City of Scandia,
reviewed the submitted data and made
recommendations which are included in
this report under the Groundwater
Monitoring section.
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Condition
Deadline
Specified in
CUP
Notes
7. Ground Water
Monitoring Plan July 20, 2008 Approved in October 2008 and on file at
the City.
8. Revise Site Plan include
Index Wells July 20, 2008 Provided to City on August 28, 2008.
9. Identify Bench Mark
Elevation July 20, 2008 Established at top of Well Casing MW-1.
10. Ground Water Analysis
- DRO and GRO None specified
Samples are analyzed for DRO when
mining activity is occurring. No gasoline is
stored on site. If gasoline storage is added,
GRO will be analyzed. No DRO or other
contaminants were detected in 2022
monitoring at the Dresel site.
11. Signage on 218th and
Roadway Cleaning Ongoing
Signage was installed and meets the CUP
requirements; signage was in place during
the 2022 site visit.
12. Truck Cleaning Ongoing Trucks must meet requirements for
cleaning, per CUP. No issues were
identified during the 2022 site visit.
13. Delineate Northern
Wetland
None specified Wetland report and delineation completed.
Buffer marked by September 15, 2008.
Complaint received regarding
encroachment into a wetland in late 2014.
Mitigation and replacement plan were
completed and approved by TEP panel and
wetland credits were successfully
withdrawn from the BWSR Wetland Bank
in 2016.
14-17. Updated Reclamation
Plan July 20, 2008
The Reclamation Plan was previously
revised as part of a combined Reclamation
Plan submitted for the Tiller Site.
18. Letter of Credit/Security Before AOP
approval Financial guarantees are current.
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Condition
Deadline
Specified in
CUP
Notes
21. AOP Application
Submittal
January 31,
annually
Application was submitted on January 31,
2021, and determined to be complete.
Proposed Operating Conditions, Deviations from Previous Year, and Ordinance
Requirements
Site Operations - Background Information
The Tiller mine site includes several parcels, as indicated on the Site Plan. Excavation activities
in 2010-2011 removed material between the Tiller site and the former Dresel Mine site, merging
the two sites into one. Marietta mined only the Tiller site in 2022. No mining activities occurred
on the Dresel site in 2022. The mining operation includes removal of overburden; excavation of
sand and gravel; crushing, washing, screening, stockpiling of sand and gravel; recycling of
concrete and asphalt products; the production of hot-mix asphalt; and reclamation activities. The
overburden is removed from areas to be mined and stockpiled on the site for use in reclamation
activities. The operator brings portable crushing, washing, and screening plants to the site
periodically and these are used to process and stockpile materials. The operator produces and
sells asphalt throughout the construction season and delivers add-rock materials to sites as
needed to produce the required mixes and materials.
Mining into the groundwater table began at the site in 2009. This activity has been described in
the previous mining plans for this site and was evaluated in the Environmental Assessment
Worksheets completed for the Tiller site in 1987 and 1999. The CUP allows mining into the
groundwater to a maximum depth of 50 feet. Mining into the groundwater table occurred in
2013, 2016, 2019, and 2020 to a depth of 15-20 feet. Mining into the groundwater table did not
occur in 2014, 2015, 217, 2018, 2021, or 2022.
The asphalt plant at the site is equipped with a bag-house air pollutant collection device and
operates under a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Air Emissions Permit. Storage
tanks at the site (for fuel and asphalt cement) are regulated by the MPCA.
The main access routes to and from the site are Manning Avenue (County Road 15) and Lofton
Avenue (County Road 1). Both Manning and Lofton are paved. The haul road from Manning
Avenue is paved through the site to the hot-mix asphalt plant and loading area.
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Annual Activity
The application submission included the data required by the ordinance regarding annual activity
on the site, as follows:
2021 2022
Amount of material removed from the
site (in tons) 430,000 378,000
Amount of add-rock brought onto site
(in tons) 77,000 92,000
Recycled asphalt and concrete brought
to the site (in tons) 35,000 41,000
Average number of trips to and from
the site each day (in trips/day) 225 214
The application anticipates that mining and processing will continue at the site in 2023. The level
of activity will depend on market demand for the site products. The Site Plan identifies the
Potential Mining Areas for 2023, which are within the approved mining limits. Potential areas
for reclamation are also identified on the Site Plan; these are discussed later in this report.
Ground Water Monitoring
The approved Groundwater Monitoring Plan for the site is on file with the City. The City’s
groundwater consultant, LRE Water, reviews the groundwater monitoring results each year for
the AOP and provides comments to the City. LRE Water did not note any concerns with the
2023 application as it relates to groundwater quality and quantity. Below are the 2023
Groundwater Monitoring Data Review Comments from LRE Water:
• The 2022 groundwater monitoring was completed in accordance with the approved
monitoring plan.
• Groundwater samples were collected from the monitoring well and piezometers, pond,
production well and potable well on 9/14/22. These were analyzed for Diesel Range
Organics (DRO) as outlined in the monitoring plan. DRO was not detected above the
method detection limit in any of the samples. These results and the other groundwater
chemistry results indicate no groundwater quality concerns.
• The groundwater flow direction across the site is generally to the north and is consistent
with previous submittals.
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• From October 2021 through October 2022, groundwater levels across the site declined
from approximately 1.4 feet in piezometer PZ-6 to approximately 3.6 feet in monitoring
well MW-1. The most recent levels measured on October 2022 are still approximately 4
to 5 feet higher than the lowest levels measured in 2010. The decrease in water levels
observed in since the fall of 2020 is the result of local and regional changes in
precipitation, and unrelated to mining operations and pumping by the production well.
This is shown by the annual precipitation data that is plotted with water levels on the
attached hydrograph (Figure 1). The water levels and precipitation show similar trends
over time.
Figure 1 is included in the attachments for this staff report.
In 2022, the applicant received an increase from the MNDNR to allow the groundwater
appropriations to be increased from 20 million galls per year (MGY) to 30 MGY. LRE Water
noted the following regarding aquifer pumping tests that were performed:
The 2022 AOP required a short-term monitoring plan be developed and implemented this
year to evaluate potential for regional impacts from groundwater pumping associated
with aggregate washing at the Site. The plan was in response to the MN DNR’s approval
of the increase in groundwater appropriations from the Site production well from 20
million gallons per year (MGY) to 30 MGY on May 26, 2022. The plan was
implemented by Martin Marietta with assistance from their consultant, Sunde
Engineering.
The plan included the following activities:
A pumping test that was completed during a period of highest production
well use.
The production well was pumped at approximately 475 to 500 gallons per minute
(gpm) beginning on 6/13/22.
Water levels were monitored in the production well, PZ-3 and the staff gage in the
pond using pressure transducers and data loggers, and measured manually
periodically.
Monitoring continued through 7/1/22. (Note that the Production Well had to be
shut off periodically when the sedimentation basins were full; however, this did
not interfere with the test and results.)
Summary of results:
The results from the plan provided the information necessary to evaluate the
aquifer’s response to pumping at the site at the highest pumping demand, and
assess any regional impacts.
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Water levels in the production well declined approximately 5 to 7 feet when
pumping for approximately 12 hours at rates of approximately 475 to 500 gpm.
When the pump shut off, water levels recovered to their pre-pumping levels
quickly, and before the next pumping cycle began.
Groundwater levels at PZ-3 (located approximately 300 feet from the production
well) appeared to have less than 0.5 feet of decline, if any, during the pumping
phases.
Water levels in the pond were not influenced by pumping.
The observed groundwater level declines and rate of groundwater level recovery
indicate a very prolific aquifer. Based on the information to date, there no
concerns to the resource when pumping at the rates necessary to meet the
facility’s peak demands under normal operations.
The data files and data plots from the test are not included in this email; however,
they are on file with the City or can be obtained from LRE Water or Martin
Marietta.
Recommendations provided by LRE Water include the following:
• Continue the annual sampling for water quality parameters as outlined in the monitoring
plan.
• Continue to map the area(s) of excavation into the water table.
Operating Conditions - Mining Ordinance Requirements, Section 7
1. Setbacks
The AOP application indicates that the minimum setbacks are maintained as follows:
• 50 feet from the adjoining property line
• 200 feet from any existing occupied structure not owned by operator or owner
• 100 feet from residential property subdivided into lots of 5 acres or less
• 100 feet from any road right-of-way
The setbacks meet the requirements of Chapter 154 7.1 Setbacks. The City’s 2022
inspection indicated that the setbacks were maintained and still meet City requirements.
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2. Fencing
The application indicates that the majority of the site is fenced with 3-strand wire
fencing, except where prohibited due to topography, heavy vegetation and wetlands.
There are locking metal gates at both entrances. The fencing meets the intent of the City’s
Ordinance. City staff reviewed the fencing during the site visit in 2022 and verified that it
meets the requirements of the Ordinance and CUP.
3. Hours of Operation
The site is operated from 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday, except holidays. The
applicant is required to obtain the City’s permission for any extended hours in accordance
with procedures set in Chapter 154, Section 7.3:
“(3) Hours of Operation. Those portions of the mining operation consisting of excavating,
stockpiling, processing, or hauling shall be conducted only between the hours of 7:00
a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless other hours or days of operation are
specifically authorized by the City.”
Tiller requested, and the City approved, eight extended hours requests in 2022. The
requests were for improvement projects on CSAH roads and county roads through
Washington County. In 2021, there were four requests granted. Requests for extended
hours vary from year to year, depending on projects and weather.
4. Screening
The mine is screened from surrounding areas by berms, wooded areas, and farm fields. A
number of trees have been planted over the years of the mining operation to augment the
screening. Processing and stockpiling operations are conducted in recessed portions of
the site to minimize visibility.
5. Dust Control
Major haul roads are hard-surfaced or covered with asphalt millings as dust control
measures. The application indicated that Tiller used a water truck to control dust on
unpaved portions of the site, and calcium chloride was applied to minimize dust
generated by trucking activity. These actions were first implemented in 2019, and have
been continued as needed since then. Tiller plans to continue such practices as needed in
2023.
The CUP does not require additional dust control efforts.
6. Noise
The Applicant must comply with all Federal, State, and City noise standards.
7. Depth of Excavation
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The CUP requires that the depth of excavation shall not exceed fifty feet below the water
table (865 feet above mean sea level) on the Scandia Mine site and may not be lower than
922 feet above mean sea level (amsl) on the former Dresel Mine site. In 2022, excavation
into the groundwater table did not occur.
Excavation into the groundwater table is not anticipated in 2023. If excavation into the
groundwater table occurs in 2023, it would occur within the 2023 Potential Mining Area
as depicted on their submitted site plan.
8. Site Clearance
Site clearing activities did not occur in 2022. If clearing activity occurs, it will occur
within the 2023 Potential Mining Areas as depicted on Figure 2, Site Plan.
9. Appearance/Condition
The City’s site inspection in 2022 confirmed that the site and facilities are maintained in
a neat condition.
10. Sanitary Facilities
The application indicates that the site is served by individual sanitary facilities that meet
the requirements of the City’s Ordinance and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
City staff inspection confirmed that the City’s requirements were met in 2022.
11. Waste Disposal
The application indicates that waste generated by the operation is disposed of in
accordance with Federal, State, and City requirements. The City’s site visit in 2022
confirmed that the Applicant is meeting the requirements of the CUP.
12. Water Quality Monitoring Plan
The CUP required that Tiller Corporation complete a plan for groundwater monitoring
within 60 days of approval of the 2008 CUP (July 20, 2008). The approved groundwater
monitoring plan was completed and is on file at the City. Tiller submitted monitoring
results for 2022 with its application for the 2023 AOP. LRE Water reviewed the
groundwater monitoring activities and found that no DRO (diesel range organics) were
detected in the samples in 2022.
13. Fuel and Chemical Storage
The application describes fuel and chemical storage at the site. The applicant notes that
these materials are stored in accordance with Federal and State standards and County
requirements. On-site fuel storage consists of a 200-gallon above-ground storage tank
which is located within a steel secondary containment area and a 1,000-gallon above-
ground double-walled tank located next to the standby electrical generator. When
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processing and/or reclamation crews are present, an additional 1,000-gallon double-
walled tank is brought to the site and used to fuel the respective equipment.
All asphalt cement storage tanks are above-ground. These tanks consist of two 40,000
gallon tanks and two 32,000 gallon tanks. There is also a 20,000 gallon above-ground
used oil storage tank. The used oil is utilized as an alternative fuel supply for the asphalt
plant. All tanks containing asphalt cement and used oil are located within a concrete
secondary containment area.
All tanks are registered with MPCA’s Storage Tank Program. MPCA Site ID 51999 is for
the asphalt plant and MPCA Site ID 55016 is for the sand and gravel operation. City staff
reviewed the facilities with Tiller staff at the 2022 site visit.
Small amounts of chemicals utilized by the QM Lab are regulated by Washington County
under the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules. EPA ID Number
MND 981 953 417 has been issued for the site which is classified as a Very Small
Quantity Generator.
14. Contingency Response Plan
The application indicates that the site operates under a Spill Prevention, Control and
Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) Plan that was submitted and is on file at the City. The
applicant notes that the mine operator will comply with other such reasonable
requirements that the City may find necessary to adopt for the protection of health, safety
and welfare and/or prevention of nuisance.
15. Processing
The CUP application describes the operation of permanent processing equipment on the
site and indicates that the equipment is operated in accordance with Federal, State, and
City air quality, water quality, and noise standards. The equipment is screened from view
from other properties and adjacent roads. The CUP requires that the asphalt plant and
related structures be set back at least 100 feet from the shore of the proposed lake on the
site. The site visit in 2022 verified that the processing facilities meet the setback
requirements of the CUP, and no violations of permits were reported in 2022.
16. Recycling
Recycling at the site is permitted by Chapter 154. Asphalt production used approximately
52,000 tons of recycled asphalt products (RAP) in 2022. 41,000 tons of RAP was brought
into the site in 2022; at year-end there were 48,000 tons of RAP on the site. Processed
RAP is used in asphalt production and recycled concrete is sold in various aggregate
products.
A Solid Waste Storage Facility license that authorizes the storage of unprocessed
concrete, concrete products, and brick and a Recycling Facility license that authorizes the
storage and processing of recycled asphalt products are issued to Tiller by Washington
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County. General and Specific Conditions are established for each license and are
reviewed on an annual basis and may include an annual inspection completed by the
County.
17. Trucking Operations
The application indicates that the site has access to County Road 15 (Manning Trail N.),
County Road 91 (Lofton Avenue N.), and 218th Street North. These are hard-surfaced
roads. The operator reported that the average number of trucks traveling to and from the
site per day in 2022 was approximately 214 trucks per day.
The proposed conditions for the 2023 AOP are the same as those included in previous
AOPs, which require that Tiller inform all contractors about the following requirements
related to trucking operations, and monitor compliance with the requirements by all of its
contractors:
• Engine braking is prohibited in Scandia
• Lofton Avenue is restricted to daytime use only
• Loads are required to be covered
Last year, a “No Engine Breaking” sign was installed on the northbound lane of Manning
Trail North near the entrance to the site to alert truck drivers entering the site. This sign
will be up during construction season and removed during the off-season.
18. Asphalt Plant
The site operates a permanent hot-mix asphalt plant that was in operation at the time the
City adopted its mining ordinance. The plant operates under an air quality permit issued
by the MPCA and must meet federal, state, and city air, water, and noise standards. The
City received no complaints regarding the operation of the asphalt plant in 2022.
Reclamation Plan - Mining Ordinance Requirements, Section 8
Section 8.2 of Chapter 154 requires the “restoration shall proceed concurrently and proportional
to actual mining operations and will be subject to review and approval at each annual inspection
and the end of the permit period." This section is included in the ordinance to ensure that large
areas of the site are not left in an unreclaimed state, encouraging erosion, dust, and weed
establishment. The mining operation is making an ongoing investment in reclamation, to avoid
potential problems that may occur at the end of the mining operation if a large investment is
needed in reclamation, and the applicant’s resources are limited at that point, or the applicant
abandons the site.
Section 8.4 of the City’s Mining ordinance requires the following for reclamation areas:
• All banks must be graded or backfilled
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• Graded or backfilled areas shall be surfaced with soil of a quality at least equal to the
topsoil of areas immediately surrounding, to a depth of at least four inches
• The topsoil shall be planted with trees, shrubs, legumes, or grasses
• Slopes shall not be steeper than 4:1
Reclamation activities in 2022 included the placement of overburden and suitable fill material in
the west half of the mining area, north of the Tiller Mine/Dresel Mine common mining border.
The completed and ongoing reclamation areas are indicated on Figure 2, Site Plan.
Ongoing reclamation activities are anticipated north and south of the Tiller Mine/Dresel Mine
common mining border and primarily along the east half of the mining area during 2023. These
areas are shown on Figure 2, Site Plan as “2023 Potential Reclamation Activity”. Some of the
areas shown as potential reclamation will also see active mining during 2023. Once mining is
complete, reclamation may advance into these areas during 2023. Reclamation completed meets
the requirement of the CUP.
Comments
Watershed District Comments
The Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District reviewed the 2022 AOP application and has
no concerns. The CMSCWD permit runs until completion of mine activities, with some
exceptions as identified in the permit. The permit requires the applicant to complete the
following activities on an annual basis:
1. Provide a copy of the annual AOP performance submittals for the City of Scandia, to the
watershed for review.
2. Coordinate a site inspection by the CMSCWD Administrator
3. Reimburse CMSCWD for all expenses associated with implementation of the permit.
City Engineer
The City Engineer did not provide comment.
Public Works Director
The Public Works Director did not provide comment.
Site Inspection
City staff completed a site visit to the Tiller Corporation Scandia Mining Operation on December
8, 2022, including documenting conditions on the site. The site visit reviewed activities and site
conditions based on the CUP and 2022 AOP, and discussed expected activity in 2023.
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ACTION REQUESTED
The City Council can:
1. Approve the AOP
2. Approve the AOP with conditions
3. Deny the application if it is found that the request is not consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, CUP, AOP Criteria, and Mining Ordinance, and is not in the best
interest of the community
4. Table the request if the Council needs additional information to make its decision.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Tiller Corporation 2023 AOP for sand and gravel mining and
related processing at the Scandia Mine, 22303 Manning Avenue North, with the following
conditions:
1. The applicant shall comply with the conditions of the Conditional Use Permit for sand
and gravel mining and processing at the Scandia Mine site approved on May 20, 2008.
2. The applicant shall comply with site operation hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through
Friday, except holidays, unless the applicant requests and receives the City’s permission
for extended hours in accordance with procedures set forth in Chapter 154.
3. The applicant shall continue to observe groundwater levels during the year. If levels
continue to rise, there is the potential for the water table surface to be above the depth of
the excavation and outside of the limits of the proposed lake. If this occurs, maps
submitted for the 2023 AOP shall identify the general areas where excavation depth is
below the water table.
4. The applicant shall provide the approximate depth of the excavation below the water
table in future annual reports to confirm the excavation did not go below the 865.87 feet
amsl threshold.
5. The applicant shall continue to provide the production well records for the site to the City
so the pumping records can be compared to past and future groundwater level trends at
the site. The applicant should measure the water level in the production well under non-
pumping conditions during monitoring periods.
6. Requests for operating hours or haul routes outside those specified in the Conditional Use
Permit shall be accompanied by a proposed truck haul route for approval by staff.
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7. The applicant shall inform its contractors about the following requirements related to
trucking operations, and monitor compliance with the requirements by all of its
contractors:
• Engine braking is prohibited in Scandia
• Lofton Avenue is restricted to daytime use only
• Haul loads are required to be covered
8. The applicant shall regularly monitor the entrances and exits to the site, and work with
their hauling contractors and truck drivers to maintain compliance with traffic laws.
9. The reclamation activities shall meet the requirements of the Conditional Use Permit,
including soil and planting requirements.
10. If the applicant has knowledge that a crash or traffic violation occurs involving a truck
hauling for Tiller, Tiller shall contact the City to report the incident immediately. The
applicant shall report actions it will take to respond to the incident.
11. The applicant shall pay all fees and escrows associated with this application.
12. This Annual Operating Permit shall expire on March 31, 2024.
Attachments
A. Resolution 03-21-23-05 Approving the AOP for Martin Marietta Mine
B. Location Map
C. Application
D. Applicant’s Narrative
E. Comments from David Hume of LRE Water
CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 03-21-23-05
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2023 ANNUAL OPERATING PERMIT
FOR THE SAND AND GRAVEL MINE AND PROCESSING FACILITY AT
THE SCANDIA MINE SITE
WHEREAS, Tiller Corporation, a Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. Company, operates a
sand and gravel mining and processing operation and asphalt hot-mix plant located on
approximately 435 acres at Manning Avenue North, on property legally described as:
See Attachment A
WHEREAS, the site has been actively mined since 1966, and has operated under a
previous Conditional Use Permit granted by Washington County, when the County exercised land
use authority within New Scandia Township. Permitted activities include the mining and
processing of aggregate, the production of hot-mix asphalt, and the recycling of concrete and
asphalt products; and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was prepared for this
mining facility in 1987, a second EAW was completed in 1999 for a proposed expansion of the
facility; and
WHEREAS, the scope of operations and mining limits proposed in the current permit
application to the City are consistent with the scope of the operations and mining limits reviewed
in the 1999 EAW; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 103, Chapter 4 of the Development Code of the City of
Scandia, Minnesota, adopted September 20, 2022 (hereinafter referred to as “the ordinance”)
replaced the requirements of the ordinances adopted by the City of Scandia on August 28, 2007,
which replaced the ordinances adopted by Washington County and the former New Scandia
Township and required the issuance of a new Conditional Use Permit and Annual Operating
Permits for continued operation of existing mining operations; and
WHEREAS, the City approved a Conditional Use Permit for the mining and processing
operations on May 20, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Tiller Corporation, Inc. submitted an application for an Annual Operating
Permit to the City of Scandia, which was found to be complete for review January 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Scandia City Council reviewed the application at its regular meeting on
March 21, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY,
MINNESOTA, that the Annual Operating Permit for Tiller Corporation for a sand and
gravel mine and processing facility at the Scandia mine site is approved, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The applicant shall comply with the conditions of the Conditional Use Permit for
sand and gravel mining and processing at the Scandia Mine site approved on May 20,
2008.
2. The applicant shall comply with site operation hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday
through Friday, except holidays, unless the applicant requests and receives the City’s
permission for extended hours in accordance with procedures set forth in Chapter
154.
3. The applicant shall continue to observe groundwater levels during the year. If levels
continue to rise, there is the potential for the water table surface to be above the depth
of the excavation and outside of the limits of the proposed lake. If this occurs, maps
submitted for the 2023 AOP shall identify the general areas where excavation depth is
below the water table.
4. The applicant shall provide the approximate depth of the excavation below the water
table in future annual reports to confirm the excavation did not go below the 865.87
feet amsl threshold.
5. The applicant shall continue to provide the production well records for the site to the
City so the pumping records can be compared to past and future groundwater level
trends at the site. The applicant should measure the water level in the production well
under non-pumping conditions during monitoring periods.
6. Requests for operating hours or haul routes outside those specified in the Conditional
Use Permit shall be accompanied by a proposed truck haul route for approval by staff.
7. The applicant shall inform its contractors about the following requirements related to
trucking operations, and monitor compliance with the requirements by all of its
contractors:
• Engine braking is prohibited in Scandia
• Lofton Avenue is restricted to daytime use only
• Haul loads are required to be covered
8. The applicant shall regularly monitor the entrances and exits to the site, and work
with their hauling contractors and truck drivers to maintain compliance with traffic
laws.
9. The reclamation activities shall meet the requirements of the Conditional Use Permit,
including soil and planting requirements.
10. If the applicant has knowledge that a crash or traffic violation occurs involving a
truck hauling for Tiller, Tiller shall contact the City to report the incident
immediately. The applicant shall report actions it will take to respond to the incident.
11. The applicant shall pay all fees and escrows associated with this application.
12. This Annual Operating Permit shall expire on March 31, 2024.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that any significant variation from these plans and
conditions of approval shall require an application to amend this Annual Operating Permit.
Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 21st day of March, 2023.
Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anne Hurlburt, Interim City Administrator
Attachment A
Section 1.
The Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, in Township 32 North, of Range 20 West; and that part of the
Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, in Township 32 North, of Range 20 West,
described as follows:
Commencing at a point in the North line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said
Section 8, 22 rods East of the Northwest corner thereof, thence West along said North line to
the Northwest corner of said Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, thence South along the West
line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the Southwest corner thereof, thence East
along the South line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 a distance of 42 rods to a point,
thence Northwesterly in a straight line to the point of beginning; and also a strip of land 2 rods
wide on the North side of said Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, commencing 22 rods East of
the Northwest corner thereof and extending to the Northeast corner thereof.
That part of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 32 North, Range 20
West, Washington County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of said South Half; thence Easterly along the North line
of said South Half a distance of 1223.40 feet to the point of beginning; thence Southerly,
parallel with the West line of said South Half, a distance of 1319.60 feet to the South line of
said South Half; thence Easterly along said South line a distance of 1423.65 feet to the
Southeast corner of said South Half; thence Northerly along the East line of said South Half a
distance of 1317.76 feet to the Northeast corner of said South Half; thence Westerly along the
North line of said South Half a distance of 1422.96 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to
228th Street North along North line.
Section 2.
That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and of the South Half of the
Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, Township 32, Range 20, Washington
County, Minnesota lying easterly of the centerline of County Road 15A as said centerline is
described in Book 312 of Deeds on pages 19 and 20.
Subject to County Road 15A.
Subject to easements of record.
Section 3.
The North One-Half of the Southwest Quarter (N 1/2 of SW 1/4) and the Southeast Quarter of
the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of NW 1/4) all in Section 8, Township 32, Range 20.
Except: All that part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of SW 1/4) of
Section 8, Township 32, Range 20, Washington County, Minnesota lying East of the centerline
of County State Aid Highway No. 1 (Lofton Avenue).
Section 4.
That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section 8,
Township 32, Range 20 lying West of the public highway as the same now runs over and across
said tract, except the North 2 rods thereof; and that part of the Southwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section 8, Township 32, Range 20 described as
follows, to wit:
Beginning 22 rods East of the Northwest corner of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest
Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4); thence Southeasterly in a straight line to a point 42 rods East of
the Southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW
1/4); thence East to the Southeast corner of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW
1/4 of SW 1/4 ), thence North to the Northeast corner of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest
Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), thence West to the point of beginning, except the North 2 rods
thereof said tract.
Except: That part of the North 320.00 feet of the South 620.00 of the Southeast Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 32, Range 20, Washington County, Minnesota, lying
Westerly of the center line of County State Aid Highway No. 1, as the same is now laid out and
traveled, said center line is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the South line thereof distant 37.30 feet Westerly of the Southeast
comer thereof (for the purposes of this description, the South line of said Southeast Quarter of
the Southwest Quarter is assumed to bear South 89 degrees 38 minutes 18 seconds West);
thence Northerly along a curve concave to the West, having a radius of 2864.81 feet and a
central angle of 7 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds, a distance of 360.67 feet, the chord of said
curve bears North 14 degrees 39 minutes 10 seconds West; thence North 18 degrees 15 minutes
34 seconds West, tangent to said curve, a distance of 282.59 feet; thence Northerly along a
tangential curve, concave to the East, having a radius of 1980.97 feet and a central angle of 20
degrees 29 minutes 54 seconds, a distance of 708.72 feet to the North line of said Southeast
Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, and there terminating.
And lying Easterly of the following described line:
Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 8; thence Easterly along the South line of
said Section 8, a distance of 1714.61 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described;
thence Northeasterly, deflecting to the left 83 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds, a distance of
623.51 feet to the North line of the South 620.00 feet of said Southeast Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter, and there terminating.
Also except: That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 8,
Township 32 N, Range 20 W, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of
said Section 8, thence Easterly along the South line of Section 8 a distance of 1714.61 feet
which is the point of beginning of this description; thence Northeasterly deflecting to the left 83
degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds a distance of 301.70 feet to the North line of the South 100 feet
of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 8; thence Easterly along said
North line a distance of 757 feet, more or less, to the center line of County State Aid Highway
No. 1; thence Southeasterly along said center line a distance of 305 feet, more or less, to the
South line of Section 8, thence Westerly along said South line a distance of 862 feet, more or
less, to the point of beginning, according to the United States Government Survey thereof and
situate in Washington County, Minnesota,
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January 2023
APPLICATION FOR
2023 ANNUAL OPERATORS PERMIT
Scandia, MN
Consulting Civil Engineers
Martin Marietta Page 1
2023 Annual Operators Permit Application
January 2023
APPLICATION FOR ANNUAL OPERATORS PERMIT
Martin Marietta
SAND AND GRAVEL MINING OPERATION
CITY OF SCANDIA
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
January 2023
I. INTRODUCTION
The following Annual Operators Permit (AOP) application is submitted on behalf of Tiller
Corporation, a Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. company (herein collectively referred to as
“Martin Marietta”) in compliance with the City of Scandia’s Ordinance No. 103 and Chapter 4
of the Development Code: Mining and Related Activities Regulations, Section 6, adopted by
the City of Scandia on August 28, 2007.
Martin Marietta acquired Tiller in April 2021. Martin Marietta operates a gravel mining and
processing operation including an asphalt plant within the City of Scandia. The site has been
actively mined since at least 1966. Prior to the incorporation of Scandia in 2006, New Scandia
Township and Washington County were the permitting authorities. The City of Scandia
adopted two resolutions on May 20, 2008 issuing Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) for the site
which is now comprised of the Tiller Mine and Dresel Mine.
II. ANNUAL REPORT
A. Operating Conditions
The site operates in accordance with operating conditions regulated by Section 7 of the
Scandia Ordinance 103.
1. Setbacks: No mining, stockpiling or land disturbance activities, with the exception of
screening and reclamation activities, are proposed to take place within the setback
areas. Minimum setback areas are maintained as follows:
a) 50 feet from an adjoining property line
b) 200 feet from an occupied structure existing on May 20, 2008.
c) 100 feet from any contiguous property subdivided into residential lots of 5 acres
or less
d) 100 feet from any road right-of-way.
2. Fencing: The majority of the site is fenced with 3 strand wire fencing except where
prohibited due to topography, heavy vegetation and wetlands. There are locking
metal gates at all entrances to the site.
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3. Hours of operation: The site is operated from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday except holidays. Extended hours may be required periodically for situations
such as emergencies, accelerated work schedules or weather delays. In accordance
with procedures set forth in Ordinance No. 103, extended hours were requested and
approved on eight separate occasions in 2022. As part of the request for extended
hours, Martin Marietta asked to be notified if the City received any complaints
regarding the extended hours of operations. Martin Marietta did not receive any
notice of complaints from the City or any members of the public as a result of the
extended hours.
Summary of the extended hours approved in 2022:
Monday, July 18th from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. in order to produce the asphalt mix
and store it in the insulated silos so that it would be ready-to-go for two
large CSAH projects by 7 a.m.
Saturday, August 13th from 7 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in order to provide asphalt
mix to CSAH-26 project located in Center City, Chisago County. The
extended hours were needed to keep the project on-schedule due to
inclement weather.
Monday, August 15th from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. in order to produce the asphalt
mix and store it in the insulated silos so that it would be ready-to-go for a
large order for CR-15 project by 7 a.m.
Saturday, August 20th from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to provide asphalt mix to the
CR-15 project. The extended hours were needed to keep the project
operating within the time constraints established for the road construction
project and minimize impacts to the traveling public.
Monday, September 12th from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. in order to produce the
asphalt mix and store it in the insulated silos so that it would be ready-to-go
for two CSAH projects by 7 a.m.
Monday, September 19th from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. in order to produce the
asphalt mix and store it in the insulated silos so that it would be ready-to-go
for two CSAH projects by 7 a.m.
Saturday, September 24th from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in order to provide asphalt
mix to CR-3 project. The extended hours were needed to keep the project
operating on-schedule due to inclement weather.
Monday, October 10th from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. in order to produce the asphalt
mix and store it in the insulated silos so that it would be ready-to-go for CR-
15 project by 7 a.m.
4. Screening: Screening berms, wooded buffer areas and agricultural fields separate
the mining activity from surrounding properties. A large number of trees have been
planted in the past to screen site activities. Processing and stockpiling operations
are conducted in recessed portions of the site to minimize visibility.
5. Dust control: Major haul roads are hard surfaced and some roads are covered with
asphalt millings as dust control measures. A water truck is used to water unpaved
portions of the site to control dust. During periods of increased trucking activity,
calcium chloride or other approved dust suppressant is applied to provide additional
dust control. These practices will continue throughout 2023.
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6. Noise: All activities are conducted so as to be in accordance with all Federal, State
and City noise standards.
7. Depth of excavation: Depth of excavation will not be lower than 922 feet above mean
sea level (msl) for the property described in Resolution No. 05-20-08-02, approving
the Conditional Use Permit Application of Dresel Contracting for Sand and Gravel
Mining Processing. On the balance of the property, the depth of excavation below
the water table will not be lower than 865.87 feet msl.
8. Site clearance: Site clearing activities did not occur in 2022. If clearing activity
occurs, it will occur within the 2023 Potential Mining Areas as depicted on Figure 2,
Site Plan.
9. Appearance/condition: All buildings, plants and equipment at the site are maintained
in a neat condition. Weeds and other unsightly or noxious vegetation are controlled
as necessary to preserve the appearance of the reclaimed areas.
10. Sanitary Facilities: The scale and asphalt plant area is served by an individual
sewage treatment system. Portable sanitary facilities are provided in the operating
areas as required by the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
11. Waste Disposal: Waste generated from the operation is disposed of in accordance
with Federal, State and City requirements.
12. Water Quality Monitoring: A plan for groundwater monitoring was developed and
approved in conjunction with the CUP permitting process. Groundwater monitoring
was conducted in 2022. Water level data is summarized on Table 1 and water quality
data is summarized on Table 2, included in the back of this application.
13. Fuel and Chemical Storage: All fuel and chemicals stored on site are stored in
accordance with Federal and State standards. On-site fuel storage consists of a 200-
gallon above-ground storage tank which is located within a steel secondary
containment area and a 1000-gallon above-ground double walled tank located next
to the standby electrical generator. When processing and/or reclamation crews are
present, an additional 1,000-gallon double walled tank is brought to the site and used
to fuel the respective equipment.
All asphalt cement storage tanks are above-ground. These tanks consist of two
40,000 gallon tanks and two 32,000 gallon tanks. There is also a 20,000 gallon
above-ground used oil storage tank. The used oil is utilized as an alternative fuel
supply for the asphalt plant. All tanks containing asphalt cement and used oil are
located within a concrete secondary containment area.
All tanks are registered with MPCA’s Storage Tank Program. MPCA Site ID 51999
is for the asphalt plant and MPCA Site ID 55016 is for the sand and gravel operation.
Small amounts of chemicals utilized by the QM Lab are regulated by Washington
County under United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules. EPA ID
Number MND 981 953 417 has been issued for the site which is classified as a Very
Small Quantity Generator.
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14. Contingency Response Plan: The site operates under a SPCC Plan which is on file
with the City of Scandia.
15. Added Provisions: The operator will comply with other such reasonable
requirements that the City may find necessary to adopt for the protection of health,
safety and welfare and/or prevention of nuisance.
16. Processing: The site operates permanent processing equipment as defined by
Ordinance No. 103 in accordance with all Federal, State and City air and water
quality and noise standards. Processing equipment is screened from view from other
properties and adjacent roads. Portable crushing equipment is placed on the floor of
the facility and setbacks per Ordinance No. 103 are maintained between the
processing equipment and the property lines.
17. Recycling: Recycling activity at the facility meets all applicable standards contained
in Section 7.1 (1) of Ordinance No, 103.
A Solid Waste Storage Facility license that authorizes the storage of unprocessed
concrete, concrete products and brick and a Recycling Facility license that
authorizes the storage and processing of recycled asphalt products are reissued
annually to Martin Marietta by Washington County. General and Specific Conditions
are established for each license and are reviewed on an annual basis and may
include an annual inspection completed by the County.
A copy of the Annual Report to Washington County is available upon request.
18. Trucking Operations: The site has access to County Road 15 (Manning Trail N.),
County Road 91 (Lofton Avenue N.) and 218th Street North. These are hard-surfaced
roads.
19. Asphalt Plants: The site operates a permanent asphalt plant and the plant was in
operation at the time the City adopted its mining ordinance. Therefore, the plant may
expand in the future subject to the setbacks set forth in Section 7.1(1) of Ordinance
No. 103. The plant operates in accordance with all Federal, State, and City air, water
and noise quality standards.
B. Compliance with Conditions of the CUP
1. Updated Copy of Application Material: A completed bound book that includes all of
the information and plans submitted to the City during the CUP process was
previously submitted and is on file at the City.
2. Watershed District Permit: The Watershed District Permit, P08-003, was revised in
2019 to align the permit with the City’s annual review process and eliminate a 5-
year term on the permit. The revisions to the permit were approved by District
Managers during their February 13, 2019 Regular Meeting.
3. Monitoring Wells: All required monitoring wells have been installed.
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4. Groundwater Monitoring Plan: A monitoring plan with protocols is on file with the
City.
In May 2022, Martin Marietta received authorization from MN DNR to increase its
annual water appropriation from 20 MGY to 30 MGY for aggregate production and
dust control. With the increased water appropriation, a short-term monitoring plan
was developed and implemented to help evaluate aquifer recovery to pre-pumping
water levels following pumping during periods of high use. Data collected in
accordance with the short-term monitoring plan was submitted to the City in August
2022.
5. Excavation Below Water Table: In 2022, excavation into the groundwater table did
not occur. In 2023, excavation into the groundwater table is expected to occur within
the 2023 Potential Mining Area as depicted on Figure 2, Site Plan. Water level data
is collected on an on-going basis and submitted annually to the City (see Table 1).
6. Production Well Records: Records of the production well are kept. They are
summarized on Table 3.
7. Groundwater Analysis: Groundwater samples are collected and analyzed for DRO
in accordance with the groundwater monitoring plan. Table 2 summarizes the
results. DRO was not detected in any of the monitoring wells. Results have been
supplied to the City. Currently, no gasoline is stored on site. If gasoline is stored on-
site in the future, GRO will be added to the analyte list.
8. MN County Well Index: A figure which illustrates the site and MN County Index wells
is on file at the City.
9. Setback from Proposed Lake: The asphalt plant and related structures will be
setback at least 100 feet from the edge of the water body that will be created as part
of mining operations.
10. Lake Depth: The maximum excavation into the water table will be no more than 50
feet. The maximum excavation elevation of 865 feet amsl has been established in
previous AOP’s.
11. Truck Hauling Signs: Washington County has posted Lofton and Manning Avenues
per the County’s requirements. Martin Marietta has posted signs on 218th Street per
the City of Scandia requirements.
12. Lofton/Hwy 97 Intersection: Martin Marietta restricts importing add-rock from Lofton
Ave. N. during non-daylight hours as defined in their CUP.
13. 228th Street Sign: Martin Marietta has posted a sign at the Lofton Ave. N. exit that
restricts trucks from using 228th Street.
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14. Reclamation and Sequencing Plan: A Reclamation Plan and Phasing Plan is on-file
with the City. Current reclamation progress is indicated on Figure 2, Site Plan,
submitted with this AOP application.
C. Annual Activity
1. Amount of material removed from the site: Approximately 378,000 tons of material was
removed in 2022.
2. Amount of add-rock brought onto the site: Approximately 92,000 tons of Class A, Class
B, Class C and Class D add-rock were imported to the site in 2022.
3. Area reclaimed and type of reclamation: Reclamation activities in 2022 included
placement of overburden and suitable fill material along the slopes of the mining area,
north of the Tiller Mine/Dresel Mine common mining border . The completed and
ongoing reclamation areas are indicated on Figure 2, Site Plan.
Ongoing reclamation activities are anticipated north and south of the Tiller Mine/Dresel
Mine common mining border and primarily along the east half of the mining area during
2023. These areas are shown on Figure 2, Site Plan as 2023 Potential Reclamation
Activity. Some of the areas shown as potential reclamation will also see active mining
during 2023. Once mining is complete, reclamation may advance into these areas
during 2023.
4. Average number of trips hauling material to and from the site per day for the season:
The average number of trucks travelling to and from the site per day in 2022 was
approximately 214 trucks per day.
5. On July 19, 2022 the Scandia City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-27 amending
the Future Land Use Map to remove the Mining Overlay designation from PID
17.032.20.21.0005. This parcel, which is approximately 10-acres, was previously
mined and reclaimed as part of the original Dresel Mine. The lot previously shared a
common mining and reclamation border with the Dresel Mine. Martin Marietta intends
to reserve the ability to perform reclamation and future screening berm removal work
within the setback area that might be needed to accommodate future development on
their property, as needed.
D. Description of operating conditions planned for the coming year:
During the 2023 mining season, the site will continue to operate as it has in the past. The
mining operation includes the removal of overburden, excavation of sand and gravel,
crushing, washing, screening, stockpiling, and recycling of concrete and asphalt products.
Portable crushing, washing and screening plants are brought to the site periodically and
material is excavated, processed, and stockpiled. Asphalt is produced and sold throughout
the construction season and add rock materials are delivered to the site as needed.
The 2023 production schedule anticipates mining and processing in 2023. The exact area
of excavation will depend on the required gradation of the end products. Mining anticipated
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during 2023 will occur within the 2023 Potential Mining Area and some of the Potential
Reclamation Areas as indicated on Figure 2, Site Plan.
Aerial Photo: Figure 1, Aerial Photo, is attached which includes a July 7, 2022 aerial photo
and identifies the Mining Limit, the Tiller Mine property boundary and the Dresel Mine
property boundary.
Site Plan: Figure 2, Site Plan, is attached which illustrates the 2023 potential active mining
area, reclamation area, stockpile and processing area, reclaimed area and the current
limits of excavation into groundwater.
Reclamation: Ongoing reclamation activities are anticipated north and south of the
Scandia Mine/Dresel Mine common mining border and primarily along the east half of the
mining area during 2023. These areas are shown on Figure 2, Site Plan as 2023 Potential
Reclamation Activity.
Operating Conditions for 2023: The 2023 production schedule anticipates mining and
processing during 2023. Mining will occur within the 2023 Potential Mining Area as
indicated on Figure 2, Site Plan. The exact area of excavation will depend on the required
gradation of the end products.
E. Inspection:
The City conducts an annual inspection of the site. The last inspection occurred on
December 8, 2022.
III. CERTIFICATION
I certify that the plans, specifications or reports for the
above described facility were prepared by me or under my
direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered
Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of
Minnesota.
Kirsten Pauly
Date: January 31, 2023 Reg. No. 21842
Tables
Table 1: Scandia Groundwater Elevation Data
Groundwater elevation levels are recorded in feet above mean sea level
NM=Not Measured (due to obstruction)
MW-2 Taken out of service 6/21/2011
PZ-4 Taken out of service 5/12/2020
914.99 = Apparent incorrect reading at time of field visit
Date
Scandia
Production
Well Scandia PZ-3 Scandia PZ-4 Scandia PZ-5 Scandia PZ-6 Scandia MW-1 Scandia MW-2
Scandia On-
Site Pond
10/21/2022 916.45 916.57 917.94 915.16 917.21 919.23
9/14/2022 916.57 916.77 918.27 915.32 917.36
8/23/2022 916.60 916.90 918.49 915.42 918.25 919.41
7/18/2022 916.59 916.82 918.23 915.28 919.72 919.39
6/1/2022 917.11 917.17 918.35 915.81 920.00 919.62
5/13/2022 917.30 917.34 918.30 915.95 921.16 920.12
10/20/2021 917.89 917.95 919.48 916.57 920.81 919.30
9/8/2021 918.16 918.26 919.82 916.85 921.10
8/30/2021 918.27 918.31 919.79 916.93 921.16 920.78
7/27/2021 918.24 918.35 919.94 916.96 921.25 919.68
6/24/2021 NM 919.09 920.29 917.21 921.67 920.30
5/21/2021 NM 918.47 920.27 917.11 921.73 920.38
4/15/2021 918.88 918.95 920.47 917.61 921.86 920.34
10/23/2020 919.41 919.53 921.31 918.12 922.21 921.80
9/17/2020 919.63 919.75 921.58 918.29 922.64 922.12
8/27/2020 919.74 919.80 921.52 918.41 922.64 922.21
7/31/2020 919.26 918.85 920.74 917.91 922.08
6/22/2020 919.29 919.12 920.91 917.75 922.15 921.69
5/22/2020 919.08 919.17 920.02 916.01 921.47
4/23/2020 918.26 918.31 919.85 919.28 916.30 921.35
3/31/2020 918.94 918.97 920.39 920.38 917.64 921.74
10/31/2019 918.41 918.47 919.82 919.94 917.11 921.19
9/9/2019 918.10 918.13 919.75 919.63 916.79 920.99
8/30/2019 917.86 917.89 919.68 919.64 916.55 920.89
7/11/2019 917.73 917.48 919.15 919.20 916.20 920.26
5/10/2019 917.35 917.42 918.95 918.46 916.02 920.33 919.70
4/30/2019 917.23 917.31 919.04 918.4 915.93 922.47
10/24/2018 916.84 916.99 918.57 918.7 916.18 919.88
9/24/2018 917.12 917.17 918.82 918.44 915.83 920.08
8/30/2018 NM 916.95 918.52 918.41 915.62 919.89
7/26/2018 917.06 917.02 918.67 918.44 915.63 920.04
6/6/2018 NM 916.83 918.60 918.36 915.56 919.97 918.11
5/1/2018 917.13 917.2 918.36 918.46 915.88 920.08 918.23
4/25/2018 917.12 917.16 918.7 918.52 915.88 920.13
11/30/2017 917.53 917.61 919.06 919.12 916.29 921.44 919.17
10/31/2017 NM 917.52 919.26 919.21 916.20 920.57 918.91
9/28/2017 917.63 917.71 NM 919.23 916.44 920.53
8/24/2017 917.69 917.75 919.18 NM 916.41 920.53
7/20/2017 917.35 917.48 919.06 919.04 916.32 920.4
6/15/2017 917.35 917.48 918.76 918.67 916.11 920.2
5/16/2017 917.00 917.05 918.5 918.31 915.73 919.83
4/27/2017 916.89 916.95 918.34 NM 915.67 919.71
10/3/2016 916.35 916.39 917.86 917.56 915.13 919.17 917.24
9/27/2016 916.33 916.30 917.86 917.40 914.94 919.18
8/16/2016 915.97 916.00 917.50 917.28 914.75 918.79
7/6/2016 915.68 915.71 917.12 916.57 914.44 917.35
5/20/2016 914.40 914.09 915.63 915.17 913.00 916.66
10/5/2015 914.35 914.38 915.90 915.51 913.15 917.19 915.43
9/29/2015 914.34 914.33 915.88 915.38 913.05 917.18
8/11/2015 914.05 914.08 915.60 915.14 912.80 916.88
7/16/2015 913.77 913.80 915.38 914.90 912.57 916.69
6/18/2015 913.52 913.52 915.00 914.74 912.31 916.36
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Date
Scandia
Production
Well Scandia PZ-3 Scandia PZ-4 Scandia PZ-5 Scandia PZ-6 Scandia MW-1 Scandia MW-2
Scandia On-
Site Pond
5/18/2015 913.37 913.40 914.87 914.63 912.16 916.18
4/17/2015 913.39 913.42 914.88 914.75 912.23 916.23
10/9/2014 913.83 913.96 915.44 915.17 912.71 916.77 914.7
9/17/2014 914.00 914.06 915.49 915.12 912.81 916.79
8/19/2014 913.85 913.91 915.36 914.96 912.64 916.66
7/9/2014 913.64 913.69 915.18 914.58 912.41 916.48
6/18/2014 913.41 914.99 914.92 915.72 913.68 916.20
5/12/2014 913.03 913.08 914.56 913.93 912.84 915.85
4/22/2014 912.58 912.60 914.07 913.74 911.38 915.43
11/20/2013 912.88 912.89 914.35 914.20 911.70 915.74
10/25/2013 912.98 913.03 914.50 914.30 911.80 915.83 913.91
9/26/2013 913.00 913.05 914.52 914.29 911.81 915.88
8/27/2013 913.17 913.23 914.66 914.43 911.98 916.03
7/25/2013 913.19 913.29 914.75 914.41 912.06 916.09
6/25/2013 913.17 913.17 914.66 914.18 911.95 915.98
5/23/2013 912.92 912.94 914.45 913.92 911.62 915.79 913.99
4/25/2013 912.90 912.90 914.43 913.88 911.60 915.78
12/5/2012 912.93 912.99 914.45 914.28 911.70 915.83
10/25/2012 913.14 913.19 914.64 914.50 911.98 916.01 914.17
9/26/2012 913.25 913.29 914.78 914.57 912.03 916.16
9/5/2012 913.44 913.48 914.94 914.83 912.28 916.31
7/26/2012 913.71 913.74 915.22 914.89 912.50 916.52
6/26/2012 913.67 913.67 915.12 914.89 912.50 916.46
5/22/2012 913.37 913.38 914.92 914.61 912.22 916.25
4/23/2012 913.22 913.22 914.69 914.50 912.07 916.07 914.13
3/29/2012 913.26 913.27 914.78 914.53 912.09 916.14
11/10/2011 913.74 913.78 915.19 914.99 912.55 916.55
10/3/2011 913.78 913.83 915.27 915.00 912.60 916.62 914.74
9/8/2011 913.78 913.81 915.29 914.90 912.59 916.61
8/5/2011 913.71 913.72 915.24 914.56 912.44 916.55
7/13/2011 913.30 913.36 914.83 914.34 912.07 916.17
6/21/2011 913.13 913.19 914.65 914.14 911.97 915.99 916.13
6/6/2011 913.06 913.10 914.52 913.97 911.89 915.88 916.02 914.18
5/6/2011 912.70 912.74 914.16 913.69 911.53 915.53 915.68
4/7/2011 912.46 912.48 913.97 913.49 911.22 915.35 915.50
11/23/2010 912.29 912.32 913.84 913.47 911.02 915.18 915.32
10/19/2010 912.46 912.45 913.98 913.62 911.24 915.34 915.46
9/14/2010 912.37 912.38 913.91 913.55 911.11 915.23 915.36
8/9/2010 912.37 912.38 913.92 913.56 911.12 915.22 915.35
7/6/2010 912.47 912.46 NM 913.57 911.19 915.28 915.40
6/7/2010 912.39 912.41 913.94 913.65 911.17 915.30 915.43
4/27/2010 912.51 912.53 914.03 913.77 911.28 915.42 915.54
11/5/2009 913.14 913.15 914.70 914.37 911.89 916.07 916.14
10/21/2009 913.17 913.17 914.72 914.50 911.93 916.08 916.17 914.30
9/10/2009 913.28 913.30 914.85 914.55 912.04 916.22 916.31
8/6/2009 913.28 913.39 914.88 914.70 912.15 916.27 916.35
6/11/2009 913.55 913.58 915.08 914.83 912.36 916.49 916.60
5/18/2009 913.67 913.70 915.19 914.94 912.51 916.61 916.69
4/6/2009 913.79 913.81 915.35 915.04 912.60 916.78 916.86
10/30/2008 914.35 914.37 915.87 915.60 913.13 917.31 917.37
9/16/2008 914.51 914.57 916.06 915.81 913.28 917.48 917.54
8/7/2008 914.60 914.65 916.20 915.80 917.60 917.65
7/9/2008 914.54 914.58 916.13 915.68 917.55 917.61
6/9/2008 914.44 914.50 915.99 915.53 917.44 917.51
5/14/2008 914.29 914.34 915.38 917.29 917.37
5/6/2008 914.26 914.31
3/28/2008 914.07 914.11
2/22/2008 914.16 914.18
1/9/2008 914.30 NM
12/12/2007 914.48 NM
11/8/2007 914.70 914.74
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Date
Scandia
Production
Well Scandia PZ-3 Scandia PZ-4 Scandia PZ-5 Scandia PZ-6 Scandia MW-1 Scandia MW-2
Scandia On-
Site Pond
10/11/2007 914.64 914.68
9/11/2007 914.60 914.64
7/19/2007 914.77 914.82
6/13/2007 914.85 914.91
5/2/2007 915.06 915.11
9/6/2006 915.87 915.90
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Table 2 Water Quality Results
Potable Well:
Date Diesel Range Organics mg/L Total Suspended Solids mg/L Nitrogen, Ammonia mg/L Phosphorous mg/L
9/14/2022 ND
9/8/2021 ND
9/17/2020 ND
9/9/2019 ND
9/26/2018 ND
9/28/2017 ND
9/27/2016 ND
9/29/2015 ND
9/25/2014 ND
9/26/2013 ND
9/26/2012 ND
9/29/2011 ND
9/14/2010 ND
10/21/2009 ND ND 0.051 ND
Production Well:
Date Diesel Range Organics mg/L Total Suspended Solids mg/L Nitrogen, Ammonia mg/L Phosphorous mg/L
9/14/2022 ND
9/8/2021 ND
9/17/2020 ND
9/9/2019 ND
9/26/2018 ND
9/28/2017 ND
9/27/2016 ND
9/29/2015 ND
9/25/2014 ND
9/26/2013 ND
9/26/2012 ND
9/29/2011 ND
9/14/2010 ND
10/21/2009 ND ND 0.053 ND
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PZ-3:
Date Diesel Range Organics mg/L Total Suspended Solids mg/L Nitrogen, Ammonia mg/L Phosphorous mg/L
9/14/2022 ND
9/8/2021 ND
9/17/2020 ND
9/9/2019 ND
9/26/2018 ND
9/28/2017 ND
9/27/2016 ND
9/29/2015 ND
9/25/2014 ND
9/26/2013 ND
9/26/2012 ND
9/29/2011 ND
9/14/2010 ND
10/21/2009 ND ND 0.18 0.65
PZ-4: Taken out of service May 12, 2020
Date Diesel Range Organics mg/L Total Suspended Solids mg/L Nitrogen, Ammonia mg/L Phosphorous mg/L
9/9/2019 ND ND ND ND
9/26/2018 ND ND ND ND
10/20/2017 ND ND ND ND
9/27/2016 ND ND ND 0.074
9/29/2015 ND 16.0 ND 0.052
9/25/2014 ND 23.0 0.092 0.081
9/26/2013 ND 46.4 0.13 0.11
9/26/2012 ND 942 0.14 0.39
9/29/2011 ND 65.3 0.041 0.094
9/14/2010 ND 161 0.15 0.15
10/21/2009 ND 102 0.048 ND
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PZ-6
Date Diesel Range Organics mg/L Total Suspended Solids mg/L Nitrogen, Ammonia mg/L Phosphorous mg/L
9/14/2022 ND 124 ND 0.10
9/8/2021 ND ND ND ND
9/17/2020 ND ND ND ND
9/9/2019 ND ND ND 0.10
9/26/2018 ND ND ND 0.18
9/28/2017 ND ND ND 0.072
9/27/2016 ND 134 ND 0.20
9/29/2015 ND ND ND 0.061
9/25/2014 ND ND 0.058 0.084
9/26/2013 ND ND 0.079 0.071
9/26/2012 ND ND 0.077 ND
9/29/2011 ND ND 0.071 ND
9/14/2010 ND 11.7 0.098 0.084
10/21/2009 ND 11.3 0.1 ND
Pond
Date Diesel Range Organics mg/L Total Suspended Solids mg/L Nitrogen, Ammonia mg/L Phosphorous mg/L
9/14/2022 ND ND ND ND
9/8/2021 ND ND ND ND
9/17/2020 ND ND ND ND
9/9/2019 ND ND ND ND
9/26/2018 ND ND ND ND
9/28/2017 ND ND ND ND
9/27/2016 ND 11.0 ND 0.061
9/29/2015 ND ND ND 0.96
9/25/2014 ND ND 0.096 ND
9/26/2013 ND ND 0.089 ND
9/26/2012 ND ND 0.078 ND
9/29/2011 ND ND 0.069 ND
11/5/2010 ND NA NA NA
9/14/2010 .11*ND 0.057 ND
10/21/2009 ND ND ND ND
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*Upon Detection of Diesel Range Organics (DRO) above the reporting limit of 0.10 mg/l,
the sample was further analysed for the presence of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
which were not detected. As additional follow up, the pond was resampled for DRO in
November, 2010 at the request of the City.
Although not required, initial baseline data were obtained for all wells and results reported herein.
Background data has been collected voluntarily for PZ-5, MW-1 and MW-2 in the past and is available upon request.
Page 4 of 4
Table 3 Production Well Records
Scandia Mine
Pumping Records: 2022
Production Well
Month Amount Pumped (Gal)
January 0
February 0
March 0
April 0
May 53,750
June 2,910,575
July 2,096,700
August 474,125
September 165,000
October 90,000
November 20,000
December 0
5,810,150 Total Pumped in 2022:
Water Appropriation Permit authorizes withdrawal of up to
30 million gallons per year.
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From: Dave Hume <dave.hume@lrewater.com>
Sent: Friday, March 10, 2023 5:18 PM
To: TJ Hofer
Cc: Anne Hurlburt; Christina Morrison
Subject: Tiller 2023 AOP Application Review - LRE Water
Attachments: Groundwater Elevations - All Wells (10-21-22).pdf
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Hi, TJ.
LRE Water (LRE) has reviewed the groundwater monitoring data in Tiller’s (Martin
Marietta) 2023 AOP Application for the Tiller/Dresel Mine on Manning Ave. The well and
pond hydrographs (attached) have been updated to include the 2022 water level
data. Annual precipitation data from the National Weather Service for the Minneapolis-
St. Paul area are also included on the graph.
2022 Groundwater Monitoring Data Review
The 2022 groundwater monitoring was completed in accordance with the
approved monitoring plan.
Groundwater samples were collected from the monitoring well and piezometers,
pond, production well and potable well on 9/14/22. These were analyzed for
Diesel Range Organics (DRO) as outlined in the monitoring plan. DRO was not
detected above the method detection limit in any of the samples. These results
and the other groundwater chemistry results indicate no groundwater quality
concerns.
The groundwater flow direction across the site is generally to the north and is
consistent with previous submittals.
From October 2021 through October 2022, groundwater levels across the site
declined from approximately 1.4 feet in piezometer PZ-6 to approximately 3.6
feet in monitoring well MW-1. The most recent levels measured on October 2022
are still approximately 4 to 5 feet higher than the lowest levels measured in
2010. The decrease in water levels observed in since the fall of 2020 is the
result of local and regional changes in precipitation, and unrelated to mining
operations and pumping by the production well. This is shown by the annual
precipitation data that is plotted with water levels on the attached hydrograph
(Figure 1). The water levels and precipitation show similar trends over time.
Summary of the 2022 Aquifer Pumping Test Results
The 2022 AOP required a short-term monitoring plan be developed and implemented
this year to evaluate potential for regional impacts from groundwater pumping
associated with aggregate washing at the Site. The plan was in response to the MN
DNR’s approval of the increase in groundwater appropriations from the Site production
well from 20 million gallons per year (MGY) to 30 MGY on May 26, 2022. The plan was
implemented by Martin Marietta with assistance from their consultant, Sunde
Engineering.
The plan included the following activities:
A pumping test that was completed during a period of highest production well
use.
The production well was pumped at approximately 475 to 500 gallons per minute
(gpm) beginning on 6/13/22.
Water levels were monitored in the production well, PZ-3 and the staff gage in
the pond using pressure transducers and data loggers, and measured manually
periodically.
Monitoring continued through 7/1/22. (Note that the Production Well had to be
shut off periodically when the sedimentation basins were full; however, this did
not interfere with the test and results.)
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Summary of results:
The results from the plan provided the information necessary to evaluate the
aquifer’s response to pumping at the site at the highest pumping demand, and
assess any regional impacts.
Water levels in the production well declined approximately 5 to 7 feet when
pumping for approximately 12 hours at rates of approximately 475 to 500 gpm.
When the pump shut off, water levels recovered to their pre-pumping levels
quickly, and before the next pumping cycle began.
Groundwater levels at PZ-3 (located approximately 300 feet from the production
well) appeared to have less than 0.5 feet of decline, if any, during the pumping
phases.
Water levels in the pond were not influenced by pumping.
The observed groundwater level declines and rate of groundwater level recovery
indicate a very prolific aquifer. Based on the information to date, there no
concerns to the resource when pumping at the rates necessary to meet the
facility’s peak demands under normal operations.
The data files and data plots from the test are not included in this email; however,
they are on file with the City or can be obtained from LRE Water or Martin
Marietta.
2022 Recommendations
Continue the annual sampling for water quality parameters as outlined in the
monitoring plan.
Continue to map the area(s) of excavation into the water table.
Please let me know if you have any questions, or need additional information.
Thank you,
Dave Hume, PG
Sr. Project Manager & VP Midwest Operations
Cell: 612-805-0919
Dave.Hume@LREwater.com
LREWATER.COM
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