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I I I Council Mi nutes May 28. 1985 negotiating an arrangement with Honeywell and the EPA whereby the MPCA can use those wells for their purposes. as there is an ojection to spending Federal dollars for installin~ wells right next to Honeywell's, The MPCA is not officially re- viewing Honeywell's study; the MPCA has received and will be reviewing Honeywell's Building 502 operations which indicates there is a contamination fluid moving off the arsenal. Goudreau1t confirmed that the MPCA is working with Barr Engin- eering, Harcus thanked Day and Goudreau1t for coming; Day stated they would be back in four or five months to give another update, Kreuger had nothing to add to the staff report concerning Tom Thumb's concern for denial of SP-121. a request to install gas pumps, and noted that George May, attorney for Tom Thumb, was present to make a presentation and to answer questions. Mr, May presented a new proposal for installation of gasoline pumps, stating Tom Thumb only wishes to upgrade their services to their customers and that they don't believe the installation of pumps would create a safety hazard. Harcus stated the City Council tries to remain neutral when it comes to competition; felt the real issue was impact on neigh- borhood; believes this store is unique because of homes in the near vicinity; and still sees the gas pumps as a safety issue, May felt that because the store has a picnic table, shrubbery, and ;s set back. it is aesthetically pleasing; and doesn'tfee1 the addition of gas pumps would detract from the site or from the neighborhood. Harcus asked if the proposed driveway is in alignment with Sixth Avenue; Tom Lewi 5, representa tive of Pump. and Meter Servi ce. explained there is a utility easement located there and Proper verified that explanation. Benke asked if there was any problem putting the pumps next to utilities; Proper indicated he would have to look into that possibility, Janecek stated her primary concern has been the safety issue but would like to take a look at it again with the proposed relocation of the driveway, and wondered if the gas pumps could be moved back, Lewis believed the pumps could be moved back, Lewis noted that Ramsey County advised him that they will allow the driveway to be within 100 feet of the bridge. the proposal is for a distance of 195 feet, Benke stated there is still a basic question concerning the zoning code, and felt the "need" for the service needed to be defined before the city can issue a special-use permit, Page Six Tom Thumb "-, Report 85-146