HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-008 Council OrdinancesCouncil Member Kuether introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption.
CITY OF LINO LAKES
ORDINANCE NO. o 96
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 403, INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE
TREATMENT SYSTEMS
SECTION 403.04, Subd. 2, is hereby deleted and replaced by the following:
SECTION 403.04 Inspection, Subd. 2. Existing System Inspection Procedure:
1. The City will mail an inspection report form by March 1st of each year to
properties containing on-site sewage disposal systems due to be inspected. All
systems will be inspected biennially except for those systems which are up to
code and have less than 50% of the allowable sludge and scum after re -inspection.
These property owners may request a triennial inspection of their systems.
2. Each property owner receiving an inspection report form is to have their septic
tank pumped; the tank inspected; and the report form returned to the City by
September 1 of the same year.
3. The system inspection will include pumping the tank, evaluation of the condition
of the tank and baffles, and an examination of the drainfield area for evidence of
system failure.
4. The inspection of the tank and system is to be made by a qualified person as
determined by the City according to MPCA rules and regulations.
5. Failure by the property owner to complete the form and return it to the City will
be cause for the City to have the system pumped and inspected. The City will
contract to have the work done with all costs to be assessed to the property.
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This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication according to the
City Charter.
Passed this 22nd day of July , 1996.
Marilyn ."Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer
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Jo L. Landers, Mayor
Motion for adoption of the foregoing ordinance was seconded by
Council Member Bergeson and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Bergeson, Kuether, Neal, Landers.
The following voted against same:
None, Council Member Lyden was absent.
Whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted.