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Home My WebLink About3.a. On-Site Sewage Treatment Systems Code EnforcementA v CITY OF ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION Work Session Meeting Date: October 28, 2004 AGENDA ITEM: On -Site Sewage Treatment Systems Code Enforcement AGENDA SECTION: Update PREPARED BY: Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director AGI+ ATTACHMENTS: Letter to Residents APPROVED BY: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information Only ACTION: ISSUE The City Code requires that each property owner of an Individual Sewage Treatment. System (ISTS) must receive a maintenance permit from the city every 3 years. In order to receive a permit, a property owner must have a Licensed pumper or inspector submit a sewage system maintenance log sheet to the City. If the owner has not renewed the ISTS maintenance permit within 30 days of expiration of the permit, a late renewal fee of $25 shall be paid before a permit can be issued. Further, failure to renew the permit can be charged as a misdemeanor. DISCUSSION The City's ISTS code has been in effect since 1997. Local regulations are consistent with Dakota County requirements and the PCA requirements for ISTS systems. Previous enforcement has involved sending letters to property owners who have not had a pumper forward appropriate documentation. In most cases property owners have been compliant with the ordinance reporting criteria. There are 73 properties that have not had any pumping activity reported to the city in quite some time, certainly beyond the 3 year renewal time period. Staff has sent out a letter to 12 property owners where no recent pumping information is available. The letter is attached for the Council's information. We have given them 30 days to comply with the ordinance requirements. The letters have been sent both by regular and certified mail. These letters were sent after repeated attempts to gain compliance, involving at least three previous letters from the City. As stated in the letter, and called out in the City Code, failure to provide the pertinent pumping information will lead to legal action. Staff wanted the Council to be aware that we are taking a firmer stance on code enforcement of ISTS systems. The vast majority of property owners are complying with the ordinance criteria. 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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT «LastName» RESIDENCE <<HouseNumber» «Street» «MailCity» <<MailState» « MailZip» Dear Homeowner: October 20, 2004 Expiration Date <<PumpDue» CITY HALL 2875 145th Street West Rosemount, MN 55068 -4997 Phone: 651 - 423 -4411 Hearing Impaired 651 - 423.6219 Fax: 651-423-5203 Rosemount City Ordinance Section 9.6 requires a maintenance program for Individual Sewage Treatment Systems within the City of Rosemount. The program is intended to extend the useful life of your septic system, protect the quality of groundwater aquifers and limit the expansion of city sewer. City Ordinance Section 9.6 requires that a maintenance inspection be completed on each individual sewage treatment system in Rosemount every three years. As of this <<PumpDue» date, our office has not received notification of a maintenance inspection on your property. Rosemount City Ordinance 9 -6 -9c states: ISTS Maintenance: Upon successful completion of ISTS maintenance per MPCA 7080, the licensed pumper /inspector shall submit a sewage system maintenance log record to the city of Rosemount within thirty (30) days. The log record must be completed in its entirety and all information recorded must be verified in writing by the signature and date of the licensed pumper /inspector completing the maintenance. The log record must also state the condition of and work done on the following: 1. The sewage or septic tank(s) has been thoroughly pumped by a licensed pumper to remove all solids and scum in accordance with the requirements of Minnesota Rules chapter 7080. Exception: Pumping is not required if a licensed pumper or licensed private inspector determines that accumulated sludge and scum levels do not exceed the levels required for pumping per Minnesota Rules chapter 7080. 2. An ISTS evaluation is completed by the licensed pumper /inspector verifying that the baffles and tank(s) are in working order and in substantial compliance with Minnesota Rues chapter 7080 and if there is any evidence of ISTS surface discharge or failure. Please contact a licensed contractor to schedule the required maintenance inspection/pumping and have the maintenance log recorded at the City of Rosemount, Building Inspections Division within 30 days or by November 24, 2004. Failure to respond will prompt legal action. Upon completion and verification of the required maintenance, you will receive a letter confirming the status of your septic system. That letter will serve as your permit acknowledging compliance with the ordinance. If you have any questions, you may call 651322-2036. Sincerely, Alan Strand Building Official Building Inspections Division City of Rosemount