HomeMy WebLinkAbout6775 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1981/02/02February 2, 1981
RESOLUTION NO. 6775
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING EFFORTS OF THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION
CONTROL AGENCY TO REQUEST FUNDING FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FROM THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR
GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION TREATMENTS IN THE CITY OF ST.
LOUIS PARK.
WHEREAS, St. Louis Park's former Republic Creosote site Itas been ranked
among the top ten hazardous wastes sites currently known in the United States;
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WHEREAS, $2.8 Million has been appropriated in the FY 1981 Federal budget
,to complete engineering design work for the future implementation of remedial
Factions; and
WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency Region V
office has requested the State of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Co submit
a proposal for engineering design work on remedial actions in regard to the
groundwater contamination in the St. Louis Park area; and
WHEREAS, a proposal for remedial action has been prepared with the
'collaboration of the Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota Pollution
'Control Agency, and the consultant firm of Hickok & Associates;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of St. Louis Park that:
1. The City will cooperate in any way possible t� facilitate the
exploration and design of abatement measures to eliminate the
groundwater contamination problem in St. Louis Park.
2. The City Council urges the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
to support the United States Environmental Protection Agency in
any manner possible to attain financial and technical assistance
for engineering design services aimed at accomplishing, immediate
benefits for the St. Louis Park groundwater contamination problem.
Adopted by the City Council on February 2, 1981.
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City Clerk
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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Mayor
Approved as to form legality:
City Attorney