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It was also determined that adequate parking to Sup- port the facility at MHS already exists. He added that MHS basketball and hockey games would not be scheduled on the same nights to avoid potential for the parking lot to become overcrowded. Olson said signs will be posted in the east parking lot to deter visitors from parking there, except on game nights, during which time the parking lot will be available for use. · Enforcement of no parking in the east lot would be the responsibility of the School District. Olson added that if noise and park- ing in the area become a problem the issue may be reconsidered and additional condi- tions may be added. Councilmember A1 Thomas said ff noise problems were to happen outside of the city's 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. noise ordinance, po- lice could be notified and step in to deal with the situation. Much of the discussion at Monday night's meeting centered on MYHA's re- quest for the city to issue tax-exempt fi- nancing, for the principal amount of $4.5 million, for the project. Minnetonka Community Development Director Ron Rankin said MYtt/Vs financ- ing request was discussed by the city's Eco- nomic Development Authority (EDA). Rankin said the key issues that con- cerned the EDA were the revenue and ex- pense projections for the project and the fact that there is no underlying security, or third-p'arty guarantee, for financing for the project. Rankin said although in the case of de- fault of the project, the city, as the issuer of the tax-exempt notes, would haveino legal obligation 0f financial reSponsibility for the project. There was concern however, from the EDA that default would leave the city with a"community obligation" and pressure to step in and provide financial assistance. MYHA representative Joe Ryan said based on the School District's independent analysis of the proposal all the financing was on point. He added that the project gar- hers no legal or financial responsibility for the ciW. "The facility is something that needs to happen in this community," he said. He said the request for tax-exempt notes was done to help keep the cost of the facility down, which in turn would benefit the students and families in the community. "This facility is needed for many, many reasons," Ryan said. However, although the council agreed the facility was needed and that the project would be of benefit to the community, with- out a third-party financing guarantee, and the possibility of project default, the council said they could not support the request. · "Minnetonka is a very conservative city," Anderson said. She added that being con- servative has left the city in an "extremely good" financial position. 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'0 40 DECIBELS MONAURALLY Much of the discusSi% at Monday night's meeting centered on MYI-~s re- quest for the city to issue tax-exempt fi- nancing, for the principal amount of $4.5 million, for the project. Minnetonka Community Development Director Ron Rankin said MYI4_/Vs financ- ing request was discussed by the city's Eco- nomic Development Authority (EDA). Rankin said the key issues that con- cerned the EDA were the revenue and ex- pense projections for the project and the fact that there is no underlying security, or third-party guarantee, for financing for the project. Rankin said although in the case of de- fault of the project, the city, as the issuer of the tax-exempt notes, w~uld have'no legal obligation 0f financial reSponSibility fo~ the project. There was concern however, from the EDA that default would leave the city with a"community obligation" and pressure to step in and provide financial assistance. MYHA representative Joe Ryan said based on the School District's independent analysis of the proposal all the financing was on point. He added that the project gar- ners no legal or financial responsibility for the ciW. ~The facility is something that needs to happen in this community," he said. He said the request for tax-exempt notes was done to help keep the cost of the facility down, which in turn would benefit the students and families in the community. "This facility is needed for many, many reasons," Ryan said. However, although the council agreed the facility was needed and that the project would be of benefit to the community, with- ot!t a third-party'financing guarantee, and the possibility of project default, the council said they could not support the request. · "Minnetonka is a very conservative city," Anderson said. She added that being con- servative has left the city in an "extremely good" financial position. In the past the city has always insisted upon a third-party guarantee when issuing bends, she said. "Why should we violate that?" Anderson asked. "I can't get by the fact that this project cannot be insured because of the risk that the revenue will not cover the cost," Coun- cilmember Jan Calllson added. After hearing the council's opposition, Ryan expressed his disappointment. %Ve don't believe it"Il go down," he said. He then withdrew his request for the notes. He said even without tax-exempt financ- ing from the city,"this project will get done." Instead, he said MYHA would have to fi- nance through a ~mmemi~ mo, ~r~age. He said MYHA would also ~x/~16re the possibil- ity of requesting tax-exempt financing from other cities within She Minnetonkn School sue avenues with other cities who might be less conservative and said they would sup- port the project should that happen. In an interview following the meeting, Ryan said MYHA still pl~n~ to begin con° struction on the project in April. years. Dr. Johnso and graduated fr( of MN School Of Prior to practici Dr. Johnson spe dental officer ir which im ~e advanced de~al overseas and On a After completi~ Year working for Excelsior. Although he is ..at, Excels!or ~Ba, patients. Sue an, well as Sandy, a Second Street { hygienist, has w, side assistant, I Excelsior Bay D practice that prox of all ages. Unlik Dentistry can co "You always see And unlike a 1~ ed several week "you never have Although the being made E office's new'lTea, getting a facelift. Johnson has ~ "Excelsior is a ni you know every[ nity that exists ir Twin Cities metn Excelsior Bay Monday throu~ Thursdays. The I: · 425 2nd_ C.M. Jo CffYOF 690 Ci9, Center Drive, PO Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Phone 612.937. IQO0 General Fax 612.937.5739 Engineering Fax' 612.937.9152 Public Safeff Fax 612.934.2524 Web www. ci. cl~anhassen, mn. us March 28, 2001 Mr. Kevin Bigalke Lower Minnesota River Watershed District Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Avenue West Shakopee, MN 55379 RE: City Support for the Assumption Creek/Seminary Fen Stewardship and Protection Plan Dear Mr. Bigalke: Please accept this letter of support from the City of Chanhassen regarding the above Environmental Partnerships Grant Program FY 2002 Application. The City of Chanhassen has identified the Assumption Creek/Seminary Fen complex as an important natural resource (City of Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan, 1998; Bluff Creek Natural Resources Management Plan, December 1996). The City realizes that cooperation with the watershed district, other organizations and residents is essential in order to give this resource the highest level of protection. The proposed stewardship and protection plan will result in a more complete management strategy for t.he complex and will allow the primary stakeholders (the residents of the subwatershed) to be involved in plan development from the very beginning. The City is willing to support the stewardship and protection plan with an in-kind match of $625.00. At this point, City involvement is anticipated to be primarily through staff time. However, the City is also willing to provide other resources, such as meeting space at Chanhassen City Hall or the Chanhassen Recreation Center, as the need arises. Please feel free to contact me at 952/937-1900, extension 105 if you have questions or need further assistance. I look forward to working with you. Sincerely, CITY OF CHANHASSEN Loft Haak Water Resources Coordinator CC: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director The City of Chanhassen. A vowing community with clean lakes, aualin, schools, a cha~Tning downtown, thriving businesses, and heauti/~d ,ark~. ? ~,reat ~/,ce to fi~e. n,o~h. ,,d ~/,~ CIT OF 690 OSv Ce, ret Drive PO Box 147 Cha,ham,, Mhmesota 55317 Phoilt 952.937.1900 Ge, eral Fax 952.937.5739 £,gi~ieering Department Fax' 952.937.9152 Building Depm'tment Fax' 952.934.2524 Site MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Environmental Commission Todd Hoffinan, Director of Parks and Recreation DATE: March 28, 2001 SUB J: Composting Facility On Tuesday, March 27, tl~e Park and Recreation Commission held a meeting at City Hall. At that meeting, they expressed a desire to see a compost facility in Chanhassen. The Commission asked that I inquire with you concerning the status of your efforts in this area. In addition., the Commission off, red their support and a pledge to assist in any way they can. P:.-t~ ~ and Recreation Con]mission an update at your Can you please provide the ' earliest convenience? C: a ll Sinclair, El~vironmental Resource Coordinator rk and Recreation Commission G:',park;th' EnvironCommCompostFacilRequest ' The Instant Web Companies 2 2001 Total Package Production for Direct Marketers James N. Andersen President & Chief Executive Officer March 28, 2001 Mr. Todd Hoffman Parks & Recreation City of Chanhassen 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mr. Hoffman: We want to inform you in advance that we plan to list the property adjacent to United Mailing, the approximately 2.8 acres west of our 1001 Park Road Facility currently being used by the City of Chanhassen as community soccer fields. Our intention is to list the land to sell. We have made the business decision to sell the property, as it serves no strategic purpose going forward. We recently expanded our Little Falls, Minnesota, Facility by 100,000 square feet, and we do not see expanding our United Mailing Chanh.a, ssen Facility any time in the future. We want to give you early notice on this because we will be listing the property for sale, which may have implications to your soccer schedules this spring, summer and fall. Obviously, we will give you the courtesy of notifying you of a pending sale or an offer of sale. The Instant Web Companies has been very supportive of the City of Chanhassen and will continue to be so; but at this time, it serves no purpose to retain the land due to no expansion plans using this field and the related tax maintenance implication associated with it. Of course, if the City of Chanhassen has any interest in purchasing the property, please advise me directly. ! will call you in next few days to ensure you received my correspondence and to answer any questions you may have. Thank you very much. James~ N. Andersen JNA:ds INSTANT WEB, INC. 7951 Powers Blvd. Chanhassen, MN 55317-9326 Phone 952 474-0961 Fax 952 474-6467 CORPORATE OFFICES & VICTORY ENVELOPE, INC. 1000 Park Road Chanhassen, MN 55317-9220 Phone 952 474-0961 Fax 952 470-2752 UNITED MAILING, INC. 1001 Park Road Chanhassen, MN 55317-9235 Phone 952 474-0961 Fax 952 474-7689 UNITED MAILING, INC. 1910 Haven Road Little Falls, MN 56345-2287 Phone 320 632-2901 Fax 320 632-6852 Daniel E. Kuzlik Executive Director of Community Education & Services 5621 County Road 101 /qinnetonka, MN 55345 (612) 401-5043 (612) 401-5011 fax Area code 952 effective 02/15/99 daniel.kuzlik@minnetonka.kl2.mn.us SERVING THE COM,MLVNIT1ES 01~. ~XCELSIOR GREENWOOD Sm)~wooi) TONKI B.~Y ~VOOD~ASD March 15, 2001 Scott Botcher City Of Chanhassen P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 RECEIVED rv AR 1 200I CITY OF CI't4NHASSEN Dear Scott: In 1973, Minnetonka Community Education and Services (MCES) entered into an agreement with each of the ten municipalities that make up the Minnetonka School District. (The City of Tonka Bay actually came on board two years later, in 1975.) This document, referred to as the Community Services Memorandum of Agreement, called for each municipality to support the services that MCES was providing in their community by making an annual payment calculated at $.50 per capita. A lot has changed since 1973. Minnetonka Community Education and Services has grown in the categories of people served, programs offered and size of budget. In comparison, in the year 1973 MCES served approximately 100 people, with five classes/programs and a budget of $30,000. Today we serve approximately 20,000 people, with over 900 classes/programs with a budget of $4,200,000. A lot i~as also changed in the municipalities we serve. For example, some of the cities now support their own recreation departments with services similar to those provided by MCES. Based on that fact and others, over the past several years three of the ten municipalities unilaterally ceased to participate in our Memorandum of Agreement. It should be noted, however, that two of these municipalities have chosen to support MCES and the Minnetonka Public Schools in different ways. While the staff of MCES still feels that they play an integral part in providing youth programs, adult classes, senior citizen services, volunteer opportunities, economic development efforts, early childhood and family education and other services to the populations of our ten cities, we also realize that the original agreement can no longer stand as written when 30% of the original partners have chosen to no longer participate. Therefore, this year, MCES will not invoice any of the municipalities and will consider that our Memorandum of Agreement is no longer operational. CT OF CHANHASSEN 690 Ci{y Center Drive PO Box I47 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Phone 952.937.i900 General £ax 952.937.5739 Engineering Department Fax 952.937.9152 Building Depamnent Fax 952.934.2524 Web Site ~'~ ,ww. ci. chanhassen, mn. us March 16, 2001 Dear Chanhassen Resident: If you are a dog owner please adhere to these rules when walking your dog. If you do not have a dog please disregard this letter. City Wide: Ordinance Section 5-22 The owner or person in control of any dog, while offthe owner's property, is required to: 1. Carry equipment for the removal of feces. 2. Remove any feces left by the dog while offthe owner's property. City Parks: Ordinance Section 14-65 Pets are not allowed anywhere in a city park, except: LEASHED dogs may be walked along city trails and streets that pass through a park. The same feces provisions apply in all city parks. With increased traffic in parks and on trails with the nicer weather, enforcement of these ordinances will be stepped up. The Gt, o£ Chanha.~sen. A aro~vinv communin, uJith clean lakes, aualit~, schools, a charming downtown, thrivine businesses, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and p~y. age 1 of 12 Hoffman, Todd From: Eric Rivkin [erivkin@primenet.com] Sent: Friday, April 06, 2001 12:06 AM To: chpkdir @ci.chanhassen.mn.us Subject: Mosquito pesticides still toxic Hi, Todd, Glad to see you're still around. Well, in 10 years we've given the MMCD a run for their lives, there's been a lot of evidence that permethrins similar to what the MMCD uses are quite harmful to humans, marine life, AND... "Researchers also find pesticide applications appear to be dramatically INCREASING the incidence of encephalitis carrying mosquitoes." We're not talking about the dangers to applicators, its danger to the public when EXPOSED to the poison as applied according to the label. (The MMCD can't hide behind this one any longer). The dangers of the poisons the MMCD uses seem far worse than a few mosquito bites or near zero threat of encephalitis. Don't forget the annoyance mosquito pesticides they use have NOTHING to do with mosquito borne disease control - EDUCATION to get rid of breeding sites is the only effective means of control. Yet they still lie on the TV news about this. In NYC central park last year, many people also got sick from mosquito spraying - was on the news. Wasnt this a similar pesticiding program OUR MMCD director implemented when HE was there before he came to MN? I wonder. Read on. You will be shocked and amazed. I'm going to email this information to the MMCD and see their reaction. I know they will spin this around somehow. Have a nice spring. Sincerely, Eric Rivkin 470-9726 From: "Chem-Tox" <research@chem-tox.com> To: "Eric Rivkin" <erivkin @primenet.com> Subject: Re: mosquito pesticide dangers 4/9/01 age 2 of 12 Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 21:34:18 -0500 X-Priority: 3 Hello, For the references go to <http://www.chem-tox.com>www.chem-tox.com and click the Mosquito Control Pesticide Dangers Link. Thanks for your efforts! Richard ..... Original Message ..... From: <mailto:erivkin @primenet.com>Eric Rivkin To: <mailto:research @chem-tox.com>research @chem-tox.com Sent: Friday, February 23, 2001 3:31 PM Subject: mosquito pesticide dangers Dr. Sinclair or to whom it may concern, I do research on mosquito control pesticide health hazards because people in our community are harmed by pyrethrins that our mosq. control district sprays. Please forward a copy of your sources of the studies so that I can go to our state legislature and make some changes to protect public health. Thanks Eric Rivkin Information compiled by Wayne Sinclair, M.D., Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Richard Pressinger, M.Ed., Tampa, FL research @chem-tox.com New research on the dangers of the mosquito control pesticides DIBROM (Naled) and the pyrethroid 4/9/01 age 3 of 12 pesticide PERMETHRIN are reported from six medical journals. Health risks found include genetic damage - cancer potential - neurotoxic dangers to unborn children - and harm to marine life. Researchers also find pesticide applications appear to be dramatically increasing the incidence of encephalitis carrying mosquitoes. Theories regarding this include immune system damage to wildlife and genetic damage to the mosquitoes inherent defenses. Malathion is a medfly and mosquito control pesticide which has been shown to have serious health effects upon humans. Observed effects include weakening of the immune system (thereby resulting in increased colds, flu and infections), birth defects, genetic damage, accelerated aging of certain body organs, increased neurological damage to the elderly and serious harm to wildlife. To: rep.tom.workman @ house.leg.state.mn.us From: Eric Rivkin <erivkin @pop.primenet.com> Subject: mosquitos, no MMCD, still bugging us Cc: Bcc: X-Attachments: Tom. There's some alarming information below that proves that MMCD's spraying program with permethrins can endanger public health. The MMCD still sprays adulticides like they do in Florida from trucks or ATV's. Its time to stop this foolish and tax-wasting game and score points for people's health and the environment. The information was from this website: http://www.chem-tox.com/brevard/index.htm I'm sure your researchers can dig deeper and find the supporting studies. Thanks for your attention to this matter again. Eric Rivkin Tampa Lawsuit 4/9/01 age 4 of 12 Recently, over 300 people in the Tampa, Florida area have filed a class-action lawsuit against parties involved in the aerial pesticide applications in that area. I recently met with the lawyers involved in this lawsuit and was informed that they are helping people who have not only been harmed severely by the aerial pesticide applications (apparent long term effects upon the nervous or immune system and birth defects), but are also helping people who have had less severe exposures (including shorter periods of nausea, immune system weakening, or who may have had to relocate because of the spraying). We would like to locate individuals in Brevard county who believe their health has been worsened by the county's mosquito spray program. For example, recently, we received an email from someone in Vero Beach who became violently ill after being "accidentally sprayed" with the pesticide permethrin from a mosquito control truck while jogging along the sidewalk. This required a trip to the hospital. If you live in Brevard County and have become ill from any mosquito control chemicals or detected any subtle health symptoms the day following exposure (from flu like symptoms to neurological effects - please let us know by contacting us at research @chem-tox.com so we can keep you up-to- date on topics you may find of interest. Thank You Information compiled by Richard W. Pressinger (M.Ed.) Wayne Sinclair (M.D.) email: research @chem-tox.com The following research was located from the University of Florida Medical Library regarding environmental and public health effects found to occur from exposure to the mosquito control pesticides - dibrom (naled)- permethrin - and other chemical ingredients found in dibrom which include - dichlorvos and trichlorfon. As you'll read below, the evidence clearly shows these chemicals are far more dangerous than previously believed and emphasizes the critical importance for implementing immediate alternatives. Background on BreYard's Mosquito Pesticides Brevard County Mosquito Control is currently using the pesticide "permethrin" in its "mosquito truck" spray program along with the use of the pesticide "dibrom" (naled) in its aerial spray program. The 4/9/01 Page 5 of 12 potential health and environmental effects outlined below strongly support the importance of finding alternatives to these pesticides as soon as possible. Chromosome/Genetic Damage Evident in Immune System Cells from Permethrin SOURCE: Teratogenesis, Carcinogenesis, and Mutagenesis, 14:31-38, 1994 Researchers at the National Center of Sanidid Ambiental in Madrid Spain found that the pesticide permethrin (the type used in Brevard's Mosquito Truck Spray Program) was able to induce"structural chromosome aberrations" in human immune system cells as well as in the the reproductive cells in laboratory animals. The chromosome damage became apparent after 2 hours of exposure at levels of 150-200 ug/ml (micrograms per milliliter). Chromosome damage was also detected at lower levels. As stated by the researchers: "The effect of permethrin seemed to be dose-dependent. Permeth.£in induced chromosome and chromatid-type aberrations. The highest frequency of chromosome aberrations, mainly chromosome- type, was induced by 100 ug/ml of permethrin in both cultures... Thus, we can say that permethrin is a dear clastogenic (genotoxic) agent in two different cell systems." J. Muro, A. Martinez, A. Lopez, M. Diaz and R. Fernandez Helicopter Application Pesticide Dibrom Contains Carcinogenic Chemical SOURCE: Japanese Journal of Cancer Research, 82:157-164, February, 1991 Dichlorvos is an organophosphate pesticide which is often called DDVP. It's chemical name is dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphoric acid ester. Concerns regarding the use of the pesticide Dibrom (naled) in Brevard's mosquito helicopter spray program are warranted as Dichlorvos is found as an ingredient in their primary mosquito control pesticide Dibrom. 4/9/01 Page 6 of 12 Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina studied the effects of the pesticide Dichlorvos on several types of laboratory animals. Dichlorvos was administered beginning at levels far below that needed to kill 50% of the animals (called LD-50). Levels administered ranged from 4 to 40 mg/kg (milligrams per kilogram) body weight. The study itself was carried out for 103 weeks. While there were no changes seen in animals exposed to the pesticide when compared to animals not exposed to the pesticide (controls) regarding body weights and survival rates, there were other serious health effects observed. The researchers did find significantly higher cancer rates affecting the pancreas - forestomach - as well as mononuclear cell leukemia in male rats. The so-called "safety" of dichlorvos may have been based on articles appearing in the journal Mutation Research in which scientists were reported to "down-play" the cancer risk. However, as stated by the scientists in this more recent research paper (pg. 158): "Different views on the carcinogenicity data have been publishe& most indicate that the earlier studies were inadequate (2 references pg. 158)flawed (1 reference pg. 158) or showed unequivocal carcb~ogenicity (2 references pg. 158). According to the EPA (using all the available data) "dichlorvos has been classified as a carcinogen based on oncogenic effects in mice and rats (1 reference pg. 158) ...... Increased incidences of mononuclear cell .!eukemia was observed in dosed male and female rats. In the male rats the increase ~n incidence was dose-related and statistically significant. Incidences of multiple fibroademonmas were seen in 9 exposed female rats whereas no~e were observed in the controls. In conclusion the researchers stated, "Dichlorvos caused or was associated with neoplastic responses in rats (pancreas, hematopoietic system, and possibly the mammary gland) and in mice (forestomach)." As thousands of gallons of this chemical have been sprayed over populated areas in the Brevard community and into the Indian River - the potential for irreversible damage to public health, wildlife and marinelife must be considered in light of the above research. Po C. Chan, James Huff, Joseph K. Haseman, Roger Alison and J. D. Prejean National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC 4/9/01 Page 7 of 12 Southern Research Institute, Birmingham, AL Elevated Brain Damage Found from MOsquito Control Pesticide Source: Neurochemical Research, 19(5),569-574, 1994 The pesticide trichlorfon is a common ingredient in the mosquito pesticide dibrom (naled) used here in Brevard County. In this current study, the chemical trichlorfon was found to cause a "severe reduction" in brain weight (and shape) in test animals exposed. The timing of exposure to the developing offspring appeared to be the key factor in determining neurological damage (known as the "critical brain growth period"). It occurred when the chemical was administered between 40-50 days gestation for the guinea pig which scientists say correlates with the brain growth spurt period for the animal. The photograph above shows a normal guinea pi.g brain (left) and the brain of guinea pig that was exposed to trichlorfon (right) during the critical brain growth period. The powerful neurotoxic nature of this pesticide was further emphasized when the scientists found that these brain abnormalities did not occur when animals were exposed to the other pesticides tested - soman - TOCP and ethyl-trichlorfon. Scientists concluded by stating they suspect the nervous system abnormality occurred due to direct damage to the DNA at a time when the animal's repair systems are not developed. CHEM-TOX COMMENT: How many pregnant women in Brevard County may have been at the "critical period" for their child's neurological development will not be known. However, the fact that this study shows that neurological damage can easily occur in animals (who are often less sensitive than humans to harmful neurological effects) is enough to warrant serious re-evaluation regarding the use of this toxic chemical over populated areas. University of Oslo, Institute of Biology Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Oslo, Norway 4/9/01 Page 8 of 12 Norwegian Defense Research Establishment Division for Environmental Toxicology, Kjeller, Norway Liver Damage Il, inked to Mosqnito Pesticide Ingredients Trichlorfon and Dichlorvos Source: Toxicology, 76:69-77, 1992 Another toxic effect of the chemicals trichlorfon and dichlorvos was identified by researchers at the Osaka City Institute of Public Health and Environmental Sciences. Here, the scientists found that trichlorfon and dichlorvos caused damage to liver cells from rats treated for 90 minutes with more than lmM of the chemicals. Although no significant effect was seen at exposure levels of 0.5mM to control rats exposed to trichlorfon, the scientists did observe 14% liver cell death at lmM and 20% cell death at 2.0mM. Regarding the other mosquito control pesticide ingredient dichlorvos, it was shown to be considerably more toxic to liver cells than trichlorfon. At lmM exposure level there was 57% liver cell death and 59% cell death at 2.0mM. CHEM-TOX COMMENT: As stated in the Surgical Nursing Manual - 70% of the human liver must be damaged before problems appear in routine blood tests. Therefore, it can take many years of exposure to liver toxic chemicals to detect damage. With the information from the above research however, it needs to be considered that a potential does exist for the mosquito pesticides being applied by Brevard's Mosquito Control District to be contributing to accelerated attrition to this vital organ. While the effects would not be detected immediately in healthy individuals, one must consider the elevated harm that could occur to older or sick individuals whose liver function has already reached the 70% damage threshold. Tetsuo Yamano Osaka City Institute of Public Health and Environmental Sciences, Japan Marine Life Damaged by Pesticide Dibrom Source: Fish Behavior. Proc. All-Union Science Conference, Nov 20-24, pg. 165, 1989 4/9/01 Page 9 of 12 Research now shows common mosquito control pesticides can cause significant damage to fish throughout our waterways. Russian scientists studied the growth rates of Bream (a fish common in Florida) after exposure to the dibrom/naled contaminant known as "dichlorvos." The first major effect detected was a significant reduction in the growth rates of the fish. Scientists at the Institute of the Biology of Inland Waters, Russian Academy of Sciences, attempted to locate the exact masons for this reduction in growth. They theorized that enzymes in the fish gut were being damaged by the pesticides. However, this turned out not to be the case, as reported in the Bulletin of Environmental Contamination Toxicology, 52:338, 1994. Further research is now warranted, but researchers believe it may be due to the subtle neurotoxic actions of the pesticide and its effects upon the areas of the brain involved in feeding or food search mechanisms. I. L. Golovanova, G. M. Chuiko, D. F. Pavlov Institute of Biology of Inland Waters, Russian Academy of Sciences Borok, Yaroslavie Region, Russia Florida Turtles Suffer Unusually High Cancer Rate Source: Vero Beach Press Journal, April 21, 1996 Tumors were once a rare occurrence on Florida turtles, however, today it is more the norm. It was reported that 50-65% of turtles throughout sections of Florida's rivers am being found with tumors over their bodies (note the whitish growths along the front of the turtle's flippers). Although the tumors are believed to result from viral infections, the fact that only turtles in polluted waters have the tumors raises questions to the potential for pesticides and chemicals to weaken the immune systems of the turtles. It is the immune system that must function properly to constantly remove virus, bacteria and cancer cells as they develop. When the immune system is weakened enough in any living mammal by pesticides, viral and cancer cells can then grow more rapidly, thereby causing greater damage to the organism. Central Florida River systems are currently running out of time because of the damaging impact of pesticides and chemicals from lawn spray applications, commercial citrus grove run-off and large scale aerial and truck applications of mosquito control pesticides. Fish and other aquatic organisms (especially shrimp) have been reported as experiencing mutations in development and alterations in important behaviors critical to the survival of the organism from very low levels of pesticide run-off exposure. 419/01 Page 10 of 12 In an article on the increased number of tumors being found on turtles, appearing in the April 21, 1996 Vero Beach, Press Journal, Florida biologist Liew Ehrhart stated pollution is the"one common thread." Dr. Ehrhart went on to say, "It only crops up in populations in degraded water. In bays, sounds and lagoons that have runoff, either urban or agricultural, hi pristine water, they don't have the disease." How long will this problem last? Apparently it will continue to grow worse as long as we continue to allow pesticides over our lawns - neighborhoods - and families. Child Leukemia & Aplastic Anemia after DDVP Exposure SOURCE: The Lancet, pg. 300, August 8, 1981 Seven children with bone marrow disorders have been observed over the past 8 years by physicians at Travis Air Force Base Medical Center in California. The physicians believe the blood disorders, in all cases, were caused by organophosphate pesticides.. All blood disorders occurred shortly after exposure to the pesticides DDVP/propoxur and malathion. The duration of inhaling insecticides ranged from 2 minutes in a patient enveloped in a thick insecticide fog in a small shed to 2 days in other patients whose homes were fumigated by their parents. Six patients had aplastic anemia and one had acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The physicians also cited research showing leukemia in farmers has significantly increased during the period of 1964 to 1976 (Mayo Clinic Proc, 53:714-18, 1978). Apple growers exposed to organophosphates had a higher incidence of leukopenia (very low white blood count) than a control population (Canadian Medical Association Journal, 92:597-602, 1965). Drs. Jerry D. Reeves, David A. Driggers, Vincent A Kiley Department of Pediatrics, David Grant Medical Center Travis Air Force Base, California 4/9101 Page 11 of 12 Other topics to be posted here soon include: Pesticide Exposure Can Increase Infections in Humans There is now enough solid evidence to state that, in fact, pesticide exposure increases the likelihood of developing bacteria and viral infections. The area of science that studies this phenomena is called "immuno-toxicology" and investigates how modem chemicals can increase viral and bacteria infections in humans and animals by weakening immune system function (i.e. lowering white blood cell count - slowing white blood cell movement - disarming the mechanisms white blood cells use to locate and destroy virus and bacteria cells - lowering production of the essential immune system regulators interferon - interleukins - and weakening or damaging antibody production). Currently, manufacturers of Brevard's mosquito control pesticides dibrom and permethrin are not required to test for any of the above health effects. Don't Be Misled By "Safety" Claims When chemical representatives (or public officials) state how "SAFE" any given chemical is when trying to calm the fears of the public - keep in mind one of their favorite games. First - you'll often hear reference to the word "toxic" in their explanations. This is where the average citizen is dangerously fooled. Most people erroneously judge the danger of any chemical based on the word "toxic." This occurs because the term "toxic" is loosely referred to as- the amount of a chemical needed to kill an animal or person. Chemical Industry Spokesmen conveniently forget to mention that there are hundreds of other health effects from chemicals besides their overt toxicity (death). In fact, if you think about it, death is really the last thing we're conqemed about since exposure to levels much lower than those considered "toxic" are being'shown to affect the immune and nervous system in many subtle ways. Child Cancer Risks from Pesticides and Chemicals For example, "sub-toxic" effects documented from pesticide exposure can include the biological impact mentioned previously upon the immune system which in turn can cause an increase in viral and bacterial infections - colds - flu - fever - encephalitis - autoimmune disorders (arthritis) - increased asthma incidence - and even cancer (the immune system's "Natural-Killer-Cells" are a class of immune system cells with a voracious appetite for devouring cancer cells in the body). For more information on how scientists are finding a weakened immune system results in increased child cancers - please visit our Child Cancer Site at http://www.chem-tox.com/cancerchildren Infertility Risks from Pesticides and Chemicals Specific sub-toxic effects from pesticides have also been found to occur to the reproductive processes, which many scientists state is why we are seeing so many more cases of infertility today. Exposure to pesticides have been found to result not only in infertility, but have also been found to increase the risk of miscarriage as well as damaging the 65 day sperm development process within the male. For more 4/9/01 age 12 of 12 information on the ability of pesticides and chemicals to damage the reproductive process please visit or Reproductive Toxicology site at - http://www.chem-tox.com/infertility Neurological Disorders from Pesticides Specific sub-toxic neurological effects identified from pesticide exposure include - memory and concentration loss - irritability - headaches - problems with balance - reaction time and even increases in depression (for details and references on these health effects please visit our pesticide toxicology site at http://www.chem-tox.com/pesticides. Child Learning and Behavioral Effects from Pesticides Specific sub-toxic neurological effects have also been found to occur to the developing offspring during pregnancy whose brain is growing at over 4,000 cells per second beginning in the 4th week of pregnancy. Documented effects from pesticides and other chemicals during this critical brain growth period include - hyperactivity - learning disorders - attention deficit disorder - and aggressive tendencies. Children with learning disabilities have been found to have brain cells that have migrated to the "wrong" parts of the brain (called dysplasia) as well as showing smaller brain cell size and disorganized column patterns. If you would like more information on this topic, please visit our Environmental Reproductive Toxicology site athttp://www.chem- tox.com/pregnancy/learning disabilities.htm. As you can see, "toxicity" is really the least of our worries.