HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2018-018 Supporting Legislation Limiting Liability Certified Salt Applicators s
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-18
SUPPORTING STATE LAW THAT PROVIDES LIMITED LIABILITY
TO COMMERCIAL SALT APPLICATORS THAT ARE CERTIFIED
THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED VOLUNTARY
SALT APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS chloride contamination of water resources has been found in urban areas around the State of
Minnesota; and
WHEREAS the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has listed 39 waterbodies in the Twin Cities
metro area as impaired for chloride and has completed Total Maximum Daily Load(TMDL) studies on Nine
Mile Creek and Shingle Creek and is currently developing TMDLs for the remaining impaired waterbodies
through a metro-wide TMDL study; and
WHEREAS the TMDL studies have indicated that the largest chloride source to our lakes and streams is
through the application of chloride compounds on roads, parking lots, sidewalks and other hard surfaces for
winter maintenance practices; and
WHEREAS liability for property damage or personal injury as a result of snow or ice is one of the main
reasons over-salting occurs and many private commercial contractors and property owners are reluctant to
implement salt-reduction practices for fear of increased liability; and
WHEREAS the MPCA currently oversees a voluntary Smart Salting Certification Program that provides
training to public and commercial salt applicators, private property owners, managers, and others on how to
maintain safe surfaces using salt efficiently.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Edina supports passa�e and enactment of state law
that provides a limited liability exemption to commercial salt applicators and RRrbperty owners using salt
applicators who are certified through the established salt applicator certificatiW rogram who follow best
management practices.
Dated: February 7, 2018
Attest: _
Debra A. Mangen, Ci y Cler c a es B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and
foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of February 7, 2018,and as recorded
in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this / day of G /�
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CITY OF EDINA
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