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City of <br /> <br />** Item 3.3.** <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br /> TO: <br />River FROM: <br /> <br />MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />STEPHEN ROHLF, BUILDING & <br />ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ~.,. <br /> <br />DATE: APRIL 9, 2001 <br /> <br />SUBJECT: REQUEST TO TEST CITY HALL <br /> INDOOR AIR QUALITY <br /> <br />The Institute for Environmental Assessment was retained to sample indoor air quality <br />(IAQ) at City Hall In January of.1999. This same company was used to address IAQ <br />issues at the Elk River Municipal Utilities Building. During the 1999 testing at City Hall <br />the following notable issues were discovered: <br /> <br />Improper door seal on the service door to the Police Department Garage allowing <br />the introduction of carbon monoxide into the building. <br />Plugged air intakes on City Hall air handlers resulting in elevated carbon dioxide <br />levels. <br /> <br />Areas of mold growth. <br /> <br />It was recommended after the 1999 testing that follow-up testing be performed. As <br />further justification for follow-up testing, the roof on City Hall has had several significant <br />leaks recently. Trapped moisture can lead to mold growth, which can result in significant <br />health problems. <br /> <br />The estimated cost for the additional testing is $1,450 to $1,800. A copy of the proposed <br />service agreement is attached to this memo. If problems are found, testing beyond this <br />next round may be required. Staff recommends the Institute for Environmental <br />Assessment is retained to test IAQ at City Hall. <br /> <br />13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone (763) 441-7420 · Fax (763) 441-7425 <br /> <br /> <br />