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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 2G, 1997 The Buildin~ Official reported thlt septic systems are typically pumped every two years and compliance inspections are done at the same time. John Thunberg, owner of 249 Demont Avenue, reported that the septic system is in excellent condition. It has been pumped every other year by A& B Sanitation. Thunberg reported that he contacted A& B Sanitation for a compliance inspection, and they indicated that they would do one in the spring when the frost is out of the ground. Estimated cost of the inspection is $250 to $350. Thunberg asked if the proposal is to allow the septic system to service the property as lon~ as compliance inspections are satisfactory. Thunber~ also pointed out that sanitary sewer is not stubbed into his property, and would have to be extended over a portion of this neighbor's property. Scalze stated that she did not want to see the septic system in use for another 20 years, and would lil<e to cap the use at 10 years. Sl~ould compliance inspections fail, repair work is necessary on the septic system, or '10 years pass, the property would be required to connect to sanitary sewer. The Administrator felt that was a workable solution. Morelan pointed out that if the septic system is in compliance and there are no dangerous contaminlnts going into ground water, he would support allowing the use of the septic system. However, once repair work is necessary or an inspection Fails, connection to the City's sewer should be required. Scalze was concerned about ~ranYii~g this }~roperty owner a right that other property owners do not have. Morelan pointed out tl~at technically speaking sanitary sewer is not available to the property. Scalze stated that she would (il<e to cap the use oPthe septic system at 10 years. LaValle pointed out that the septic system was installed in 1990, and asked the expected life of the system. 'Che Building Official replied that he does not know what type of system was put in. However, a system that meets today's standards and is properly installed and maintained can last 25 years. The Buildin~ Officill suggested that a new system installed in 1990 which meets today's standards should last another 10 years.