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as the item hauled. This date coincides with the date of a tornado which hit both Mounds View and New Brighton and could explain the possible trips to Oakgrove---if in fact trips were made. The attorney who found the tickets has not been in his office for the past two days, so it has not been possible to secure copies of the tickets. Both Mr. Karney and I feel that before the City of Mounds View can make a determination of the benefits or liabilities of joining the group of PRP's, several factors need to be clarified: * Is the City of Mounds View actually listed as a Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) and therefore in jeopardy of being held responsible for a portion of the clean up costs? At this time, it is unclear if, in fact, Mounds View is a PRP. We will have more information by Monday, July 22nd. If identified as a transporter, the City would fall into what is called the "Tier 4" group and the share of the costs would be approximately $24,000. * If the trip tickets prove to exist and indicate that the City transported only brush to the Landfill following a storm, to what degree, if any, does the City wish to participated in a group of PRPs . Is it better to remain an independent party and hire outside counsel to litigate the matter -- anticipating a cost less than the $24,000? * There has been indications that the large group of PRPs may seek litigation against any identified PRP which does not join their group. The more PRPs which join together, the less each pays for the share of the clean up costs. Joining the group essentially "buys down" the cost of the clean up. The-group-o-f PRPs which-ha-va-banded-tege-ther-i-n-t --tee-hair-e-been given a deadline of July 22nd in which to decide whether or not to sign a Consent Decree. Thd- Decree is required by the EPA of all identified PRPs who which to agree to fund the clean up themselves and not chance an EPA lawsuit which would be triple the cost of the actual clean up plus interest and penalties. New Brighton has agreed to sign the Consent Decree. Arden Hills is meeting on Monday to discuss the matter, and Fridley is unaware of their status in terms of identification as a transporter. It must be noted that the EPA has not made any effort to communicate fully and completely with anyone in regards to this matter.' Also New Brighton and other named PRP have been involved in the Oakgrove Landfill PRP group from the beginning. The initial cost of joining the group is $1,500 . The purpose unify to work