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m-. <br />•■ 0 <br />P«, <br />Mh <br />MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL Mi.£TING <br />HELD JULY ?f, 1992 <br />FUEL STORAGE BID AWARD - CONT. <br />Jabbour said he feels strongly against underground tanks. He noted <br />that everything that could happen to the tanks, actually has <br />happened. <br />Kaale Indicated that most leaks are caused by overfilling the <br />tanks. <br />Jabbour understood that between 1993 and 1995 the ERA may change <br />laws governing super funds, and may require tank owners to pay a <br />larger portion for any cleanup costs. <br />Frank St. Lawrence, 253 Cygnet Place, stated he has a friend who <br />is a former employee of the RCA who told horror stories about the <br />old tanks and wonderful stories about the new underground tanks. <br />He said as a citizen he would rather not have to look at above <br />ground tanks. <br />Jabbour reminded them that they can use the existing tanks until <br />they come to a decision or get more information on future changes. <br />He stated that underground tanks would require the City to carry <br />specialty insurance. <br />Qerhardson stated he has talked to Pat Kennedy who pointed out that <br />the City has Insurance through the League of Minnesota Cities, <br />which Is much cheaper than from the private sector. <br />But!er expressed her concern with the high water table o"* the site. <br />Kaeie said the tanks would be anchored to concrete, filled with <br />product and would be capped. <br />Callahan noted he is not satisfied with what he is hearing. <br />Qoetten said she would be more comfortable approving above-ground <br />tanks. <br />Jabbour asked if Ecovault meets current standards. <br />Keele agreed that they do, but reminded them that those standards <br />may change. <br />It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Butler, to table approval of <br />the fuel storage bid award. Ayes 4, nays 0. <br />» <br />*1 <br />14 <br />d