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• • COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9,1996 Consideration of Approval of Consulting Engineer Agreement - Remedial Investigation for Underground Storage Tank Removal - Mr. Ahrens gave the following background for this item: The City currently has an underground storage tank and fuel dispensing system that has been replaced by a new fuel storage tank and fuel dispensing system. The abandonment of the existing system must follow Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) rules that include the following phases: 1. Pre -removal Site Assessment - This phase is complete with the report sent to the MPCA. The report states that the existing underground storage tanks "appear to be associated with a petroleum release" and remedial actions are required to be taken. 2. Remedial Investigation - This is the current phase of the cleanup project. This phase determines the degree and extent of the contamination. 3. Prepare cleanup plan - The Corrective Action Design includes a specific plan to achieve soil cleanup goals. 4. Perform cleanup. 5. Apply for reimbursement from Petrofund. Each phase of the cleanup process is eligible for Petrofund assistance. This assistance can be up to 90% of the cost to perform each of the above-mentioned phases. Ineligible costs are the responsibility of the City and have been included in the 1996 budget. Mr. Ahrens stated that two proposals were solicited per MPCA rules to perform a remedial investigation of the release site. Wenck Associates, Inc. submitted a proposal in the amount of $8,558, and STS Consultants, Ltd. submitted a proposal in the amount of $8,968. Although STS Consultants performed Phase 1 of the work and has some local knowledge of the site cleanup, Staff recommended that Wenck Associates receive approval to perform the remedial investigation work. Mayor Landers asked for clarification as to payment for these services. Mr. Ahrens explained that the City pays for the services and is reimbursed through Petrofund. Mayor Landers asked about the timeline for total cleanup. Mr. Ahrens explained that it is expected to have cleanup completed this Fall. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the consulting engineer agreement with Wenck Associates, Inc. for remedial investigation for underground storage tank removal, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 96 -116, Approving Agreement with St. Paul Water Utility, Birch Street Trunk Watermain Project - Mr. Ahrens explained that this construction of the Birch Street trunk watermain project is essentially complete, having extended the City's trunk watermain from the intersection of Sherman Lake Road and Birch Street to Otter Lake Road east of 35E. The project included the crossing of St. Paul Water Utility right-of-way located approximately 300 feet east of Sherman Lake Road along Birch Street. The Board of Water Commissioners approved the subject Agreement on July 8, 1996, requesting that Council approval be obtained for the Sixth Rider to the 1966 Agreement between the Board of Water Commissioners and the City of Lino Lakes.