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Economic Development Minutes July 9, 1990 Page 3 . Gary Santwire stated that the owners of the property would have a hard time finding a buyer until a letter of no action is received from the MPCA. Further discussion was held regarding the fact that the City of Elk River was not previously informed about the contaminated soil. Mr. Dan Anderson informed the Council that he is representing Irma Jenne, the owner of the property, and indicated that she may be unaware that the soil is contaminated. Chairman Tralle stated that Mrs. Jenne should be made aware of the conditions of the soil. The EDA discussed the responsibility factor of addressing this issue. Commissioner Holmgren stated that he felt it would be in the best interest of the EDA to have the EDA pay for the additional testing required to determine the amount of contamination. Commissioner Schuldt questioned whether the City would have the authority to assess the owner for the testing of the soils. Chairman Tralle suggested that staff meet with the property owners and work out some type of arrangement regarding the soils issue. He indicated that it would be in the best interest of the City for the EDA to work together with the owners of the property. It was the consensus of the EDA to work with the owner of the property to correct the soils condition and further to contact the MPCA to see what action is necessary. It was further the consensus of the EDA to direct the staff to contact the City environmental consultant (Liesch and Associates) regarding this problem. . COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO WITHDRAW THE PURCHASE OFFER ON THE HOLE IN THE GROUND PROPERTY BASED UPON THE PRESENTED FACTS OF POSSIBLE SOIL CONTAMINATION. COMMISSIONER OOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. COMMISSIONER OOBEL MOVED TO ACCEPT THE DEVELOPMENT SITE COST STUDY FROM MR. TRUCKER OF ACCENT REAL ESTATE COMPANY, LTD. COMMISSIONER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 6. Custom Cutter Grindin~ . Mike Mulrooney, Economic Development Consultant, informed the EDA that Custom Cutter Grinding has requested assistance from the City to locate their company in the Elk River Industrial Park. He stated that the business is currently located in Ramsey and employs 6 people. Mr. Mulrooney indicated that Custom Cutter Grinding has requested City assistance to locate 5,000 square feet of space to lease or buy. He further indicated that after research, the City has determined that space is not available to meet the company's needs, and as a result of this, discussions with the company have focused on the construction of a new building in the Industrial Park. He indicated that former EDA Coordinator, Dick Fursman, had discussed the possibility of the company constructing a larger facility which they could occupy and lease to other tenants. Mr. Mulrooney indicated that Custom Cutter Grinding has shown an interest in this approach depending upon the degree of involvement by the City.