Soil Vapor Intrusion in SE Como

As MPCA continues testing homes in the SE Como neighborhood to determine the levels of TCE vapors at individual properties, residents have many questions and concerns. 1st Ward Council Member Kevin Reich and 2nd Ward Council Member Cam Gordon will be hosting a community meeting to hear concerns and discuss what role the City can take. The meeting will be: Thursday, January 23, 7 – 9 p.m. Van Cleve Recreational Center, 901 15th Avenue SE Representatives from MPCA, MN Department of Health, Barr Engineering and General Mills will also hold an additional open house to answer questions, address concerns, as well as have both the sampling and mitigation access agreements available to review and sign: Tuesday, January 28, 4 – 6 p.m. Van Cleve Recreational Center, 901 15th Ave SE If you are not available at the above time, but wish to speak to someone, please contact: For project or testing questions: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Edward Olson, Site Remediation, 651-757-2627, edward.olson@state.mn.us Hans Neve, Site Remediation, 651-757-2608, hans.neve@state.mn.us For health-related questions: Minnesota Department of Health Rita Messing, 651-201-4916 or Emily Hansen, 651-201-4602 Email: health.hazard@state.mn.us To schedule sampling, call Sara Gaffin, Barr Engineering, 952-832-2935 To contact General Mills, call 763-293-1165 For more information about the study, visit http://www.pca.state.mn.us/ax83hxk