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COUNCIL MEETING July 28, 1986 Page Three Resolution #18 -86 was proposed. It was noted that similar reso- lutions are being considered by these other Cities as well as Ramsey County. 1 Mr. Al Ross asked that the natural gas companies mark their lines in some manner to avoid broken lines as was experienced several weekends ago. Mr. Marier moved to approve Resolution #18 -86. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk read the Resolu- tion. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION #18 - 86 A JOINT RESOLUTION REQUESTING INFORMATION FROM THE WILLIAMS PIPE- LINE COMPANY, AND ASSISTANCE FROM APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AGENCIES. WHEREAS, The Williams Pipeline Company as managed out of 2500 39th Avenue N.E., Minneapolis presently operates an underground pipeline system which runs through the communities of Lino Lakes, Shoreview, Blaine and Cir- cle Pines and WHEREAS, Through its underground pipeline is transported volatile petroleum products such as unleaded gasoline, fuel diesel, crude and refined oil, and WHEREAS, The Communities of Lino Lakes, Shoreview, Blaine and Circle Pines recognize the transportation of these products as a potentially hazardous situation as was demonstrated in the July 8, 1986 tragedy in Moundsview, Minnesota, and WHEREAS, The Communities of Lino Lakes, New Brighton and Cir- cle Pines have experienced broken lines and /or spills in recent years, and WHEREAS, The Communities of Lino Lakes, Shoreview, Blaine and Circle Pines with like systems to that of Moundsview feel the best way to avert a similar situation is to develop a closer understanding of pipeline operations, maintenance and safeguards. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Communities of Lino Lakes, Shoreview, Blaine and Circle Pines do hereby request from the Williams Pipeline Company information regarding pipeline main- tenance policies, operating safeguard standards, 141