Limited Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment - Scott County

4.2 Database SearchA search of various federal, state, and local databases for sites located within a one mile, half mile, or100 foot radius of the project was preformed. The various databases searched are listed anddescribed in Appendix B Record Review.4.3 Historical Use InformationThe history of the corridor and adjoining areas was examined by reviewing sources likely to be usefulin developing historical uses of the road improvement corridor. Sources we reviewed include thefollowing: Topographic maps, aerial photographs, and FEMA maps.Aerial Photograph ReviewAerial photographs that include the project area for the following years were examined:1937, 1957, 1964, 1970, 1980, 1990, 1997, 2000, and 2005. The aerial photographs are included inAppendix C Historical Photographs.4.4 Additional Record SourcesFire Insurance Maps were not reviewed for this location.Recorded Land Records will be collected and reviewed by the Scott County Highway Department.5.0 PROPERTY RECONNAISSANCEKate Sedlacek (Environmentalist II) of Scott County Environmental Health conducted areconnaissance of the project area on June 15, 2011. The site reconnaissance consisted of a visualinspection of the proposed road improvement corridor to determine the presence of RECs. All areasof the project site were available for observation during the site reconnaissance.Photographs were taken on June 15, 2011, and are included in Appendix D ReconnaissancePhotographs. Some of the photographs provided in Appendix D are from Bing Maps because aphotograph could not be taken of the site. At the time of the reconnaissance inspection, no RECs,such as illegal dumping of solid or hazardous waste, were found.6.0 INFORMATION FROM INTERVIEWSAl Frechette- Scott County Community Development Div. – Environmental Health Dept.Peter Schmitt – Scott County Community Development Div. – Environmental Health Dept.Al Frechette Scott County Environmental Health and Inspections Manager (33 years) and PeterSchmitt Scott County Environmentalist III (30 years) were interviewed. Please see Appendix BCounty Database Records regarding any investigations and complaints.Michael Leek- Shakopee Community Development DirectorMr. Leek reviewed the list of possible recognized environmental conditions identified by Scott County.8