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280 April 22, 1974 Mr. Zelinka asked the Council to consider the Proposed Ordinance from the Anoka Health Department regulating the installers and installation of on sight septic systems. This is a proposed County Wide Ordinance to insure uniformity in this area. Mr. Dilks of the Anoka Health Department outlined some the requirements of the Ordinance. Installers will be required to take a test for licensing, provide proof of insurance and bonding. The permits and inspections would be controled by the local municipalities but the installers would be licensed by the County. If there is a need for legal action this would be done through the County Attorney's Office. There was much discussion on the provisions of this Ordinance. A Mrs. Liljedahl of 726 Vicky Lane told the Council that they had just bought their house a year ago and are now having trouble with the spetic system. Mr. Husnik had inspected the system and according to him it has never worked properly since the junction box is 7 incher higher than the spetic tank. Mrs. Liljedahl had written to Mr. Dilks and El Rehbein & Son, the builders of the home. She had also talked to Mr. Locher on this problem. Mr. Locher said the statute of limitations had expired on this home and the only recourse for Mrs. Liljedahl was to take this matter to concilation court. There was more discussion of this problem, with Mr. Locher being asked to contact Mr. Rehbein on this. Mr. McLean felt that since the City of Lino Lakes has adopted the State Code, that is sufficient. He asked Mr. Dilks if the rest of the communities weren't required to do this also. Mr. Dilks said this Ordinance is an attempt to retain control of this operation and prevent the Metro Council from taking over. He said Lino Lakes has a good program and this needs to be in all areas. There are some communities who have no Ordinance governing septic systems. Mr. Dilks said the building inspector would have to take the same test as the plumbing inspector. Mr. Dilks said he would like a statement from the Council whether they agree with the intent of this Ordinance. This is just a rough draft and it will be rewritten. Mr. Zelinka felt that the Council needed time to study this Ordinance. Mr. Marier moved to table for study. Seconded by Mr. McLean. A discussion on the length of time for study and Mr. Marier said about a month. It would be necessary to compare with what we already have. Mr. Locher suggested sending a copy to our plumbing inspector asking for his comments. Mr. Dilks said Mr. Vadnais already has a copy. The vote on the motion was unanimous. There was more discussion on Mrs. Liljedahl problem. There is some problem with the pipes to the septic system crossing the lines from the well. She was asked if she had contacted the builder and said she had. But he had not discussed the problem. Someone asked if our building code did not cover the installation of septic systems. Mr. Locher checked Ord. No. 6 and found that section (ggg) deals with the install- ation of septic systems and section (fff) deals with the installation of wells.