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To: Mayor Grabek and Orono Council Members From: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator Date: July 9 , 1987 Subject: 2160 Wayzata Boulevard - Fuel Leakage Attachment A - Excerpt - Administrator' s Information Dated 4/7/87 B - William Wear Letter Dated 7/7/87 Issue - Informational update and acceptance of request from property owner for possible assistance in applying for superfund monies to assist in the situation. Introduction - As noted in Attachment A, there has been the issue of fuel in the soil in the area of the Orono Shopping Center. While the original critical public safety issue has been reduced, the monitoring wells continue to show presence of fuel in the soil. Despite tesing of existing tanks on the site and additional monitoring wells on the site, the source has not been found. Given that suspected sources have proven not to leak, the PCA and the property owner continue attempts to determine the source. As noted in the letter, the property owner is reaching a point where he may request superfund assistance and would like the two cities to help in the application. Recommendation - It is recommended that the City of Orono discuss with the PCA and other agencies involved in this situation the appropriate role the City could play should the owner apply for the funds. Additionally, the staff will work with the PCA to have the 55 gallon drums moved to an appropriate location. The staff will continue to monitor the progress to determine the source and solutions to problem correction. PROPOSED MOTION: Moved , seconded _, That the Orono City Council accept the information from the property owners regarding the possible request for assistance and should the application be made, have the staff bring the issue back regarding the City' s recommended assistance. Additionally, the Council acknowledges staff's efforts regarding continued monitoring the situation and work to remove the 55 gallon drums on the site. Ayes , nays cc: William Wear City of Long Lake Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator Thomas J. Jacobs, Building Official