2008-04-09_INSPECTION - M1984099

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(Page 2) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1984-099 INSPECTION DATE 4/02/08 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS ESC OB38RVATION3 This was a total bond release inspection of the Bailey Pit (aka Pelican Shores P.U.D) conducted by Erica Crosby of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. Doug Tiefel of Goose Haven Sand & Gravel and Bruce Humphries of Regulatory Permits Management, Inc. were present during the inspection. A total bond release request was submitted on March 17, 2008. The release request included a copy of an agreement between the prior operator, J Bar B, Inc. and the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District and Groundwater Management Subdistrict of the Central Colorado Water conservancy District dated March 18, 1986. Mining is complete on the Bailey site. The site is divided into two lakes. The lakes expose groundwater, and contain lots available for residential development. The southern lake is approximately 54.75 acres of exposed groundwater and contains 29 lots. To date, 8 of the lots have been sold and 3 have been developed with custom built homes. Each lot owner is responsible for maintenance of the property to the water line. Until the lots are sold, the Home Owners Association is responsible for maintenance on the property. The North Pit is approximately 49.4 acres of exposed groundwater and contains 14 lots on the north edge of the site. Seven of the lots have been sold and are scheduled for development. The Home Owners Association continues to reseed the vacant lots and maintain the site for annual weeds. Several small islands were noted in the lake that attracts various wildlife. The North and South Pit are separated by the St. Vrain River. In order to stabilize the banks of the river, the operator was required to reclaim the area with willow and cottonwood stakes and wetland grasses to reduce or slow erosion along the channel. In addition, some pit armoring was required to be in compliance with the Army Corps 404 Permit. An inspection of the river verified the planting of trees, willows and other wetland species. In addition rock armoring was noted along the cut bank areas as required in the approved reclamation plan. The site is adequate for a complete bond and reclamation liability release. Notice of approval of the release will be sent under separate cover. I & 8 Contact Address NAME Mr. Doug Tiefel OPERATOR Goose Haven Sand & Gravel STREET CITY/STATE/ZIP P.O. Box 17130 Boulder, CO 80308 ^ CE ^ BL ^ FS ^ HW ^ HMWMD (CH) ^ SE (Joanna Williams) WQCD (CH) Cc: Carl Mount; DRMS Bruce Humphries; Regulatory Permits Management, Inc.