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Planning, Programs, and Project Management Division I
CITY OF LAUREL
Mayor Kenneth E. Olson, Jr.
P.O. Box 10
Laurel, Montana 59044
Dear Mayor Olson:
Thank you for your letter requesting assistance under the Corps of Engineers Section 14 Program. The Corps
has authority to assist with Emergency Stream bank Erosion under Section 14 of the Flood Control Act of 1946.
The purpose of the Section 14 program is to construct emergency stream bank and shoreline protection to prevent
natural erosion processes from damaging highways, highway bridge approaches, public works, churches, public
and private non - profit hospitals, schools, and other public or non - profit facilities offering public services.
Riverside Park and the abandoned landfill were visited by my staff on August 6, 2010. Mr. Kurt Markegard,
Bill Sheridan and James Caniglia accompanied the Corps team. In Riverside Park, the campground, restroom and
WWII buildings are impacted by increased ground water elevations and not imminently threatened by erosion.
The boat ramp owned by Montana Department of Fish and Wildlife is the only public infrastructure imminently
threatened as it has impacted by erosion and is no longer functional. However, the Montana Department of Fish
and Wildlife plans to utilize a nearby ramp and close this impacted boat ramp. Additionally, the cost of stabilizing
the shoreline would exceed the cost of reconstructing the ramp to current standards which would make it much
less susceptible to erosion. The western portion of the landfill, owned by Cenex Harvest States (CHS) involves
the majority of the landfill shoreline. The publically owned shoreline is approximately 25 feet in length. Limited
erosion is occurring in this area leaving few items exposed in this specific area. There is no public infrastructure
involved at the landfill.
At this time, the assessment is one of "no action" for both locations. It is recommended the City of Laurel
monitor the erosion occurring in the park. If it appears that public infrastructure is imminently threatened in the
future, contact should be made for a determination on eligibility at that time.
Riverside Park is eligible for National Register listing. Mr. Caniglia has requested information to assist in
addressing the park from a historical perspective. His request has been forwarded to one our cultural resources
representatives. She will be contacting him shortly to answer specific questions Mr. Caniglia may have.
If you have questions, please contact Ms. Gwyn Jarrett at (402)995 -2717.
Sincerely,
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KAYLA A. ECKERT UPTMOR
Chief, Planning Branch
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