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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Office of the Commissioner August 6, 2002 NFORMATION The Honorable Stephanie Klinginz Mayor, City of Elk River 13065 Orono Pkwy PO Box 490 Elk River, MN 55330-0490 RE: R.C. Rolloff Site Response Dear Mayor Klinginz: I am writing to share with you information regarding recent Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) activities at the R.C. Rolloff site (Site) in Elk River. This issue has received considerable attention from the Elk River community, as well as the media. On June 3, 2002, a citizen complaint to the MPCA led to the discovery of asbestos, other potential hazardous-waste-related problems, and un-permitted solid waste storage and disposal at the Site. MPCA staff worked with Sherbume County to ensure that the un-permitted waste collection and dumping at the Site stopped immediately. A meeting was held with local residents on June 10, 2002, followed by a well-attended public meeting on June 20, 2002, at the Elk River City Hall. State and city officials were on hand to discuss the situation with residents. In coordination with the city of Elk River (City), the MPCA began the environmental investigation at the site on Monday July 8, 2002. This investigation will determine whether or not contamination has moved into the soil at the Site and requires remediation. The first phase of the investigation involves the collection of additional samples. The second phase will include the complete characterization of the Site. The third phase if necessary, will require soil removal, remediation, and clean up. The MPCA will pursue appropriate enforcement actions and will support the city of Elk River and the Sherbume County Attorney's Office regarding enforcement actions they may take. Much of the material that has been determined to be non-hazardous has been removed from the Site. Material that is believed to be hazardous has been secured on-site and covered or moved into buildings to secure it and keep it safe from the weather. Once this material has been processed and the appropriate disposal location has been determined, this material will be removed from the Site. In addition to sampling at the Site, ambient air quality monitoring was conducted during assessment and non-hazardous material removal. Results showed no elevated levels of concern for hazardous air pollutants. 520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (651) 296-6300 (Voice); (651) 292-5332 (TTY) St. Paul · Brainerd · Detroit Lakes · Duluth · Mankato · Marshall · Rochester ° Willmar; www. pca.state.mn.us Equal Opportunity Employer · Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20% fibers from paper recycled by consumers.