HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-165 Council ResolutionCouncil Member Kuether introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 95-165
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING DRAFT REVISION
TO THE
INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes has over 2,100 households with individual sewage
treatment systems, and
WHEREAS, the proper maintenance of these systems is critical to protecting surface
and subsurface waters and the public health, and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 403.04 addresses maintenance of existing systems,
and
WHEREAS, the proposed revision to the Code will help ensure that the systems are
properly maintained.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA:
1. The Lino Lakes City Council supports the draft revision to Individual Sewage
Treatment Code Section 403.04 as outlined on the attached sheet.
Adopted by the City Council this 11th day of Decemb , 995.
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Marilyn GI Anderson
Clerk -Treasurer
Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council
Member Neal and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Bergeson, Elliott, Kuether, Neal, Reinert.
The following voted against same: None.
Whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the above is a correct copy of a resolution duly passed, adopted
and approved by the City Council on Dec. 11 , 1995.
MarilynAnderson, Clerk -Treasurer
1. The City will mail an inspection report form by March 1 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 that have less than 50% of the
allowable sludge and scum and meet the current MPCA 7080 design criteria after
re -inspection that request triennial inspection. All new sewage treatment systems
shall meet the current MPCA 7080 design criteria.
2. Each property owner receiving an inspection report form is to have their septic tank
pumped; the tank and system inspected; and return the report form to the City by
September 1 of the same year.
3. The system inspection will include pumping of the tank, evaluation of the condition
of the tank and baffles, and an examination of the drainfield for evidence of system
failure.
4. The inspection of the tank and system is to be made by a certified inspector. A
listing of certified inspectors is available from the MPCA and will also be available
from the City.
5. Failure by the property owner to complete the form and return it to the City will be
cause for the City have the system pumped and inspected. The City will contract to
have the work done with all costs to be assessed to the property.