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Mounds View EDA September 11, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 4 President Marty stated he was approached by a citizen who was concerned that there may be 130 contamination at the site. He stated he spoke with City Administrator Ulrich and Director 131 Ericson about the issue. He said he would like to ensure that the soil is not contaminated. He 132 stated he also suggested contacting the Rice Creek Watershed. He noted his support for the study. 133 134 Commissioner Thomas asked why the City would be doing an environmental impact study on a 135 property it does not own. She said that there could be some fallout if there is contamination 136 found regarding responsibility for the costs of the study. She stated if the small study will not 137 cost much, she would approve. 138 139 Director Ericson stated such contingencies will be explored, such as who is responsible for costs 140 if contamination is found. 141 142 City Administrator Ulrich noted that the EDC is doing a tour on Friday morning of the 143 MedTronic construction site and the Commission was invited to join. 144 145 Commissioner Flaherty noted an e-mail from a resident regarding concerns about the Red Oak 146 Estates townhome project. Director Ericson stated there have been questions posed about the 147 timing of the project, which does not seem to be moving forward as scheduled. Director Ericson 148 stated that due to Rice Creek Watershed, some engineering issues, and delays with some of the 149 construction contractors, the project will not be finished this year. 150 151 Director Ericson noted that he indicated to the builders that the City would like two more 152 buildings built. He stated there is nothing the City can do an there are no codes stipulating how 153 quickly the project is developed. He said it looks as though it will be a multi-year project and the 154 City will work with developers to ensure the development is completed in a timely manner. He 155 stated the City should send out an update to the property owners in the area so there are no 156 questions and that any new issues will be passed on to residents. 157 158 President Marty asked if any new building permits have been issued. Director Ericson stated 159 there have not been any more issued. 160 161 9. NEXT EDA MEETING: Monday, September 25, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. 162 163 10. ADJOURNMENT 164 165 President Marty adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m. 166 167 Respectfully submitted, 168 Recorded and transcribed by: 169 Lauren McKay 170 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 171