File #: DIS 18-156    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/31/2018 In control: City Council Workshop
On agenda: 11/6/2018 Final action:
Title: Discussion of issues relating to the proposed ordinance related to Seismic Testing.
Sponsors: City Manager's Office
Attachments: 1. Amend 102-200-Geophysical mineral explore-revised 10-18-2018
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Discussion of issues relating to the proposed ordinance related to Seismic Testing.

 

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Summary: 

On September 25, 2018, Council discussed potential adoption of an ordinance related to seismic testing within the city limits.  This came at the request of Ballard Exploration and Blue Moon Exploration Company, LLC.  Presently, the City has no ordinance which address seismic testing.  City staff recently met with Mr. Michel Bechtel of Blue Moon Exploration Company, LLC to discuss potential requirements of a seismic testing ordinance (see attached).  The attached varies slightly from what was presented to Council on September 25th.  This will be discussed in greater detail on Tuesday night, with Mr. Bechtel present to answer any questions you may have.  This item is set for action during Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting, as well.   

 

Fiscal/Budgetary Impact: 

To be determined.

 

Recommended action: 

Discussion only in Workshop.