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B. Building Dept: Update on Building Activities — Jim McNamara The Building Official reported there were six new residential permits issued for the month of July. 8. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Septic at 7550 50 Street N. - Conroy The Council tabled this matter from the August 5 meeting to accommodate research by the City Engineer regarding the property owner's on -site septic replacement options; and the general feasibility of an off -site "201 type" system. City Engineer, Tom Prew, reported he met with the property owner and reviewed the building site. The house was built in 1990 and the septic system was placed in an area that was partially filled with poor soils. The remainder of the lot was filled and is not suitable for a drainfield. The homeowner is currently having problems with the system during the spring thaw and during heavy rains. In his judgment, the City engineer thought the properties on either side of this property maybe in the same situation; and, any solution should include some thought about these properties as well. The property owner had two site evaluations done in order to locate an area for a replacement system. Options available include: Location of a drainfield off -site. The City Engineer was not aware of any city - owned property in this part of the city. The homeowner (or the City) would need to acquire private property in which to place a drainfield. Soil is better on some of the large lots behind the property. 2. Connection to the City of Oakdale's sanitary sewer system. There is a sewer pipe on Helmo Avenue about 100 feet from 50th Street. The property owner (or the City) may need a lift pump in order to reach it. The city engineer of Oakdale said there would not be a problem for this property owner to hook up to City of Oakdale's sewer. Council member Johnston voiced his concern that once they let sewer into the city sets a precedent for others to request sewer. There are several properties that could be subdivided if they request sewer from Oakdale. Attorney Filla responded this is not a legal question. By allowing one system you do not create any legal problems that you don't already have. Filla added that because you extend this sewer for this property owner, it would not set a precedent as long as you describe why it is not binding on future requests, even if you encounter the same conditions. Filla stated this neighborhood could request to be annexed to Oakdale. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2003