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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 10, 1988 ZONING FILE #1340 WASHINGTON SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES CONTINUED involves two phases. The first phase would entail the digging of a 24' deep trench through the contaminated area and underlying it with tile. It would then be backfilled with appropriate materials and would then undertake pumping of that area with treatment of the waters for contamination. The water would go into the sanitary sewer. The second phase would involve treating the contaminated soil that remains above ground.' The process of "airstripping" would be used which involves treating the soil by thin spreading it to allow evaporation of the organic solvent. Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that she had asked the P.C.A. why they had not apprised the City of Orono of this matter. Their response was that due to the cooperation and openess on the part df Washington Scientific, they had not felt it necessary to follow the formal permit process. However, they will keep the City updated from here on out. Councilmember Goetten stated that she had always felt that Washington Scientific had been straightforward in dealing with the City. She wanted assurance that the method of treating the contaminated soil would not pose any problems. Councilmember Nettles asked what the chemical was that they discovered in the soil. Mr. Pallansch stated that it was in the same family as drycleaning solvent. Nettles asked if it would leave any residue? Mr. Pallansch responded negatively. Goetten asked about the size of the area? Mabusth responded that it was approximately 1/2 to 3/4 of an acre. The trench will be 200' long 20' wide and 24'deep. Goetten asked whether the City would oversee the process ?, Mabusth stated that the City would be a part of the monitoring process. The engineering firm representing Washington Scientific would be responsible for keeping the City informed on a regular basis. It was moved by;Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to adopt Resolution #2510. Motion, Ayes =4, Nays =O, Motion passed. #1306 METRO WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION 3280 NORTH SHORE DRIVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION #2511 City Administrator Bernhardson explained that this item involved the application for a conditional use permit and variances for construction of a lift station. The proposed structure has been revised to have a residential appearance as opposed to a utility building. It will contain the underground piping, together with the pumps and an emergency generator. The generator would only be activated in the case of a power outage or for the purpose of testing which will occur once a week for 20 minutes to half an hour. 11 • U •