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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />AUGUST 28, 2002 <br />Tom Duray appeared before the Council and reported on a pipeline <br />rupture that occurred on his property in 1980 when a large catepillar <br />pushed a large boulder into the line. Duray noted that there was a <br />representative from Williams Pipeline on site during construction, but the <br />accident still occurred since Williams was not sure of the exact location of <br />their line. <br />Fahey noted that the construction equipment that was used at that time <br />would not be allowed over a pipeline by today's standards. <br />Tom Ducharme, Fire Department, pointed out that the Williams Pipeline <br />runs along Demont Street adjacent to the Middle School as well as a <br />manufactured home park. He reported on a rupture to that line caused by <br />a contractor several years ago. While a leak occurred, the product did not <br />ignite and a major disaster was averted. However, the situation was very <br />dangerous. <br />Barbara Allen, McMenemy Road, stated that while she was unaware of <br />the 150 foot setback being requested by some of the neighborhood this <br />evening, she wanted to stated that she supported an ordinance similar to <br />Maplewood's. Allen indicated that an ordinance similar to Maplewood's <br />would help address safety concerns, but would not be so stringent as to <br />preclude development. <br />Fahey indicated that the Council wants a reasonable outcome, but <br />indicated that more information is needed at this point. <br />The City Attorney pointed out that part of the problem is that the <br />development plan does not show the location of the entire easement or the <br />location of the three pipelines. It is very difficult to make a decision <br />without that information. <br />Fahey pointed out that a recommendation from the Office of Pipeline <br />Safety on what would be a reasonable setback is also lacking. Fahey <br />asked if this is such a critical issue, and given the disaster that occurred in <br />Mounds View, why is a recommendation not available, and why have <br />other cities not adopted an ordina~tce like the City of Maplewood did. <br />Fahey stated that he did not want to be in an indefensible or unreasonable <br />position. <br />Scalze agreed that Little Canada does look at what other cities are doing, <br />and she expressed surprise that the issue has not been before the Council <br />before this. It was thought part of the issue may have been that Little <br />13 <br />