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COUNCIL MINUTES July 8,1996 • CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING, ORDINANCE NO. 08 - 96, AMENDING THE ORDINANCE ON MANDATORY SEPTIC PUMPING, PETER KLUEGEL Mr. Kluegel explained that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is requiring that all on-site sewage disposal systems be inspected biennially except for those systems that are up to code and have less that 50% of the allowable sludge and scum after re -inspection. These property owners may request a triennial inspection of their systems. Each property owner will receive an inspection report form from the City and will then have their septic system pumped and inspected. The inspection will include the examination of the drainfield area for evidence of system failure. Failure by the property owner to complete the form and return it to the City will be cause for the City to have the septic system pumped and inspected. The City will contract to have the work done and assess all costs to the property. Mr. Kluegel explained that mail the report forms and require that they be completed and returned to the City no later than September 1 of the same year. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 08 - 96, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REPORT, MARY KAY WYLAND Consideration of Rezone, PDO, and Preliminary Plat, Sea Plane Base, Bruce Hanson - Ms. Wyland explained that the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the rezoning, preliminary plat, and PDO at their June 12, 1996 meeting with the conditions outlined in the staff report. The Planning and Zoning Board also discussed this item at their May, 1996, meeting in a concept form and indicated at that time that they concurred with the concept. Mr. Hanson then proceeded with his application. Ms. Wyland stated that work is being initiated on the City's Comprehensive Plan and this area is included in one of the first neighborhood groups to be studied. Council directed staff at the work session on June 19, 1996, to defer any rezoning requests in study areas until completion of that portion of the plan. For that reason, it may be appropriate for this matter to be delayed. She stated that the applicant is present to discuss his options. Ms. Wyland noted that this item has been discussed at a previous Council meeting. She noted that a four-fifths (4/5) vote is required for passage. Mr. Hanson is considering withdrawing his request. Council Member Kuether stated that she will not support this request. Council Member Neal stated that Mr. Hanson owns the property and he should be able to do what he wants with it.