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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 1988 PAGE 7 requirements for water quality and all other parameters. With the approval of this Permit, the clean-up process would be speeded up. City's Position: The length of time between water sampling and testing is not adequate to detect any unanticipated large release of• pollutants. The opinion of Councilmen Graves and Johnson and City Staff was that, at a minimum, the frequency of testing of the discharge water be increased to monthly, and that PCB's be included in the testing process. Further, that some method of air stripping should be conducted on Gradient Control #1 discharge, prior to entering the VBWD's system. Additionally, other items to be considered include: (1) Batching and testing be performed prior to release to VBWD system; (2) Consideration be given to alternate of excavation of landfill; (3) Further consideration be given to provision, by Wash. & Ramsey Counties, to provide a neighborhood water supply system; and, (4) Consideration be given to pursuing a formal hearing before the full MPCA Board. Councilmen Johnson and Graves suggested that the City pursue their initial request for a formal hearing; before the full MPCA Board and to continue denial of access across Jamaca until they are assured that the water is clean. The City Engineer informed the Council they could consider granting a license for a certain time period which gives the City an opportunity to review it. The Council authorized the City Administrator and City Engineer telephone Mary Luth, in a 3-way conversation, and reiterate that as a result of the August 31st meeting, the City will not withdraw their request for a formal hearing before the full MPCA Board and would deny access across Jamaca until the frequency of testing of the discharge water be increased to monthly, Batching and testing be performed prior to release to VBWD system. Only then the City would consider a new proposal from the County. 9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Knaak presented his Pending Litigation Report to the City Council. In regard to the 201 Condemnation File, the City Attorney will continue discussion with the County Attorney and anticipates having a firmer recommendation for the City by the next meeting.