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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 1991 3 Councilman Johnson: I want to make sure the line of communication continues between Cimarron and the City and ask that all test results be sent to the City Administrator. Mike Sieke responded that we could ask, but their contract was with the park and they make the information available to the park so it is up to them. Dan Krawczyk answered that he would not have any problem with this request. The Attorney for Cimarron stated he had prepared a letter regarding what the relationship is between the city and the park specifically on this issue. Councilman Mottaz suggested developing a committee that would look into all aspects of the park that deal with the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Cimarron and work with the professional experts to try to develop a better understanding of the relationship of the park management, residents, city, etc. Fran Pott agreed to chair such a committee. The Council agreed that such a committee was desirable and a charter would be developed. A cimarron resident asked that the same news media that presented this water problem to their readers now acknowledge the solution to this problem. The Attorney added that when we get the reports from the state they were planning to distribute these to the Pioneer Press and the Star & Tribune. Septic Tank Manhole: Barry Weeks asked about the status of the Septic Ordinance regarding manhole covers. Dave Gustafson, Univ. of MN on -site sewage specialist, stated, in general, in cleaning on site systems you need to go thru the manhole to get the job done. Tom Palecek, Pinky's Sewer Service, explained that all the newer tanks, from 1975 on, have manhole covers but no one has made the people aware of it or brought them to the top. Councilman Mottaz noted this entire process should not be a financial burden. A ring costs $20 which include the sealing tape and an hour job. Shirley McMaster, Lake Elmo resident, asked if it is only a half hour job why can't I find the manhole every time I need the system pumped since it is only 12 inches below grade. Tom Palecek stated if these residents are willing to dig the manholes up, there's nothing wrong with that. Dave Gustafson will provide a slide presentation on on -site septic systems at a January Council meeting.