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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CASE # INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISI~ MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS (ISTS) By: James E. Norman, City Administrator Patrick Trudgeon, Principal Planner Background: On June 27, 2000, City Council adopted an ordinance to amend the septic system section of the City Code to require homeowners to assess functionality of their systems at least every three years. A great deal of discussion has taken place recently regarding the Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS) ordinance. At a recent City Council work session held on January 23, 2001, city staff was directed to develop an ordinance that more closely resembles the language required by Metropolitan Council for communities within the seven county metro area. Staff brought forward a drai~ ordinance at the February 13, 2001 City Council meeting for consideration. City Council instructed staff to add additional language that: 1) Clarifies what actions needed to be done every three years; 2) Allows for additional time to correct a non- compliant system during the winter months; 3) Creates a Ramsey Resident Septic Inspection Education System; and 4) Instructs staff to work with residents in securing financial assistance in instances where financial hardship is caused by complying with the ISTS regulations. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) Excerpt of City Code with strikethroughs indicating language that will be removed, underlines that identify changes presented on February 13, 2001, and highlights identifying changes made since the February 13, 2001 City Council meeting. b) Proposed Ordinance. Council Action: Motion to introduce an ordinance amending section 8.30.02A "Sewage Disposal Systems" of the City Code. Reviewed by: City Administrator City Attorney Community Development Director CC: 02/27/01 -179-