CC_Minutes_2006_0320 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

City Council Study Session - 03/20/06 Minutes - Page 9 the contamination. Mr. Colton advised that the imperative issue was to get the funds for clean up and enable the parties to move the development forward, rather than the issue becoming bogged down in litigation. Mr. Colton noted the need for care in documentation for potential future litigation if the responsible parties can be identified. Mr. Maas noted that the School District preferred to use their limited funds for students, rather than litigation costs. Mr. Maas opined that it would serve as good public policy on the part of the State of Minnesota and MPCA to provide funding, rather than allow the site and building to remain empty. Councilmember Ihlan questioned whether the application would compete with the clean up funding sought for the Twin Lakes redevelopment. Mr. Colton responded that it was not unusual for cities to have 3- 4 grant applications for various proj ects, coming from the same funding source. Discussion included proof of evidence issues for liability; litigation expense and time consumption; regulatory assurance through a Certificate of Completion from the MPCA to protect all non-responsible parties from any future liability; future communication for land use and environmental issues planned by the School District with the community; and the School District following federal and state guidelines (including periodic public meetings) for the MPCA's VIC program to keep legal claims against any prior owners intact. Public Comment Dennis Dietzel, 2954 Hamline Avenue Mr. Dietzel noted that he had a private well on his property. John Goedeke, 2674 Virginia Avenue Mr. Goedeke noted that it was important for the City of Roseville to cooperate fully with the Mounds View School District, as it did impact students in Roseville, 20% of whom attend the