Resolution - #96-10-309 - 10/22/1996

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Councilmember Peterson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #96-10-309 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SEPTIC SYSTEM AT 17745 RAMSEY, MINNESOTA THE CITY OF RAMSEY TO REPAIR THE NOWTHEN BOULEVARD NORTHWEST, WHEREAS, after receiving a complaint, the City inspected the above property and observed effluent running down the ditch on August 22, 1996; and WHEREAS, the City informed the property owner that the septic system is in failure and a threat to public health on August 28, 1996; and WHEREAS, the property owner informed the City on September 4, 1996 that bids to repair the system were being taken; and WHEREAS, after receiving no further correspondence from the property owner, the City sent a letter to the owner on September 24, 1996 requesting verification that the owner had secured a contractor to perform the repairs; and WHEREAS, after receiving no verification from the property owner of a secured bid, the City was granted by the property owner on October 9, 1996 a request to enter the property to perform a site evaluation which will include the construction of a complying system in the event that the owner does not construct a complying septic system. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City Council hereby authorizes the City's Building Official to perform a septic system site evaluation at 17745 Nowthen Boulevard Northwest, Ramsey, Minnesota. This evaluation will include a design for construction of a complying system. 2) That the City Council hereby authorizes the City to construct a complying septic system at said address in the event that the owner of the property fails to construct a complying septic system. 3) That the City Council hereby authorizes the City to include a new well with the septic system if it is determined that this is necessary. This situation is being reviewed at this time. 4) That the costs of the above shall be assessed against the property in accordance with the septic system repair policy. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Beahen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Hardin Councilmember Peterson Councilmember Beahen Councilmember Beyer Councilmember Zimmerman and the following voted against the same: None and the following abstained: None