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August 2013 EDC Meeting <br /> Page 2 <br /> C. Update on MPCA Discussions <br /> This week Barr(City's environmental consultant) received word from the MPCA that they <br /> approved the draft work plan for additional venting, with a few changes. The agency would <br /> like to see more of the vertical vents than what was proposed. As you might recall,the agency <br /> suggested 33 vents with risers. The City and Barr were proposing to install that number, but <br /> connect the majority of the vents wells underground to minimize the aesthetics of the pipes. <br /> Our team is evaluating a response and will try and find a compromise of something less. The <br /> agency is still reviewing the draft covenants and not prepared to provide feedback at this time. <br /> Lastly,the City is still waiting for more information from the agency on their new policy <br /> guidance with respect to developing on dumps. In the meantime, staff has been working with <br /> Metro Cities to raise awareness of the agency's policy and what that means for cities in similar <br /> situations (i.e. trying to redevelop old dumps). Metro Cities has agreed to add this topic to <br /> their policy agenda and we'll keep the EDC apprised of our progress. <br /> V. Adjourn <br />