HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-07-07 PACKET 05.A.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
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DATE 7/7/10
PREPARED BY Community Development Howard Blin
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Receive response to June 16, 2010, Open Forum comments regarding the 3M incinerator and
the barrier wells at 3M Cottage Grove.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive response to Open Forum comment.
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TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
FROM: Howard Blin, Community Development Director\
DATE: July 1, 2010
RE: Response to June 16 Open Forum
Comments
At the June 16, 2010 Open Forum Kathy Lewandoski and Brian Quinnell appeared to
speak on the 3M proposal to modify the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits for
the incinerator to allow processing of non -3M generated wastes. Both Ms. Lewandoski
and Mr. Quinnell opposed the permit modification. Both stated they thought most
Cottage Grove residents were unaware of the issue. Ms. Lewandoski also asked about
the barrier wells at 3M Cottage Grove designed to contain groundwater contaminated
with PFC's.
Response
The proposal from 3M to modify the incinerator permits was reviewed by the Cottage
Grove Environmental Task Force in 2009. The work of the Task Force was included in
the City's monthly newsletter, Cottage Grove Reports. This included a report on a public
forum on the issue which was held in September 2009. In addition, the issue has been
reported in the South Washington County Bulletin and other publications.
Regarding the barrier wells at 3M Cottage Grove, two wells have been installed. These
wells will start operating later this year.