HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.b. Consideration of Phase 1 Environmental Audit for the SOO Line Property at Trunk Highway 3 and County Road 42CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSION MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 6, 1992
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF PHASE 1
AGENDA SECTION:
ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT FOR SOO LINE PROPERTY
NEW BUSINESS
PREPARED BY:
JOHN MILLER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
AGENDA NUEM
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ATTACHMENTS:
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How prudent does the Port Authority want to be?
I've visited with representatives of the Soo Line Railroad about the
property at C.R. 42 and T.H. 3. They've stated they have no knowledge of
any contamination of the soil or water outside of some surface contaminants
usual with truck repair activity.
The cost of a straight -forward Phase 1 environmental audit for a parcel
this size (with no soil borings or laboratory analysis) will be in the
$1,800 - $2,100 range.
Federal legislation does protect the "unknowing buyer" who purchases land
and later finds it contaminated. The "unknowing buyer" is however defined
as someone who has made a reasonable effort to determine whether the
property is contaminated, i.e. completed at least a Phase 1 audit.
My recommendation? I don't believe anyone (since buying a 1975 Ford
Maverick several years ago) likes surprises. Have the work completed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to direct John Miller to have a Phase 1 environmental audit
completed on the Soo Line property.
PORT AUTHORITY ACTION:
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSION MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 6, 1992
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF PHASE 1
AGENDA SECTION:
ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT FOR SOO LINE PROPERTY
NEW BUSINESS
PREPARED BY:
JOHN MILLER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
AGENDA Nm
ATTACHMENTS:
AP ROV B
NONE
How prudent does the Port Authority want to be?
I've visited with representatives of the Soo Line Railroad about the
property at C.R. 42 and T.H. 3. They've stated they have no knowledge of
any contamination of the soil or water outside of some surface contaminants
usual with truck repair activity.
The cost of a straight -forward Phase 1 environmental audit for a parcel
this size (with no soil borings or laboratory analysis) will be in the
$1,800 - $2,100 range.
Federal legislation does protect the "unknowing buyer" who purchases land
and later finds it contaminated. The "unknowing buyer" is however defined
as someone who has made a reasonable effort to determine whether the
property is contaminated, i.e. completed at least a Phase 1 audit.
My recommendation? I don't believe anyone (since buying a 1975 Ford
Maverick several years ago) likes surprises. Have the work completed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: -
Motion to direct John Miller to have a Phase 1 e�nvi
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