Enough long columns about the township. This week's column will be short and strictly city business. First subject will be the wells and benzene contamination. The council will receive a complete report from Ron Mergen and the Public Works Committee on Wednesday evening. The initial report indicates that the level of benzene found in the pump out well has been dropping.
Indications are that the system is cleaning itself up.
Plans for drilling the two new wells continue to run somewhat smoothly. Work on the new wells and raw water main installation should begin soon. The council will have on its agenda for the Wednesday meeting the rescinding of the original joint powers airport agreement and approval of an updated agreement. This final agreement is the one the township recently passed. If approved, the Paynesville Regional Airport Commission will officially be created.