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CC Regular Session <br />Meeting Date: 03/12/2019 <br />By: Tim Gladhill, Community Development <br />7. 7. <br />Information <br />Title <br />Adopt Resolution # 19-069 Approving Memorandum of Understanding with Anoka County for Septic Plan Review <br />Please Note: This case was moved from Consent Agenda 4.7 to Regular Agenda 7.7. <br />Purpose/Background: <br />The purpose of this case is to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Anoka County Environmental <br />Services to perform plan review for septic systems. <br />Due to the recent retirement of the City's former Building Official, a temporary service level gap exists and needs <br />to be addressed. The City administers a program as required by Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080 to track the <br />maintenance of private septic systems in order to protect the health of the community and groundwater supply from <br />noncompliant septic systems. The City's new Building Official, Mr. Jesse Szykulski, starts on Monday, March 11, <br />but is not currently certified to complete septic plan review. Mr. Szykulski will obtain this certification in the next 6 <br />to 12 months. <br />Observations/Alternatives: <br />Staff reached out to Anoka County Environmental Services who maintains the Countywide Ordinance for septic <br />systems, as well as provides resources to local homeowners. Staff at this Department are certified to perform the <br />activities of need for Ramsey. Anoka County has agreed to assist Ramsey on a temporary basis, but charges for this <br />service. This is a reasonable charge for service. The proposed hourly rate is $75. Based on recent quotes obtained <br />by the City for other Building Inspection related activities, this is a reasonable and average charge. <br />Alternatively, Staff could obtain additional quotes from private consulting firms. It is anticipated that the hourly rate <br />would still be the same. Since this is a temporary situation, Staff believes the arrangement with Anoka County is <br />most efficient. <br />Funding Source: <br />Funding for this activity is paid by permit revenue. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding. <br />Action: <br />Motion to adopt Resolution # 19-069 approving Memorandum of Understanding with Anoka County for septic plan <br />review. <br />Attachments <br />MOU <br />Resolution #19-069 <br />Form Review <br />