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Public Notice ~ Hook-up for City Sewer and Water Services - Not Mandatory in Ramsey In the 1990's, the Ramsey City Council adopted ordinances that required connection to the municipal sewer and/or water system at the time of sale of a property or in the event of a failed septic system or well if the municipal sewer and water services were available. In an effort to address concerns of residents regarding the extension of municipal services, the Ramsey City Council adopted an ordinance amending sections 4.70.04 and 4.70.05 of City Code on April 12,2005. These amendments repealed the requirement that previ- ously existed in City Code for residents to connect to the municipal sewer and/or water system. Residents desiring municipal sewer and water are now required to petition for such improvements for their subdivision or property. If an existing septic or well becomes non-functional or fails, a resident would have the option to replace the system or petition for services. The portions of City Code which were deleted and amended are listed below: The following section of City Code was deleted: 4.70.05 Sale of Property. Upon sale or trans- fer of title of a residential improved property by a property owner who elected to remain on a functional private sewer and/or water sys- tem, and whose property was therefore not assessed for city utilities, the city may levy an assessment on said property in an amount consistent with the original assessment. The following section of City Wetlands Study Wetlands provide a wide array of ecological benefits such as wildlife habitat, storm water retention, and water filtration before being discharged into our ground water aquifers. In recognition of the important role of wetlands, the city adopted a wetland buffer ordinance last fall that provides certain levels of wetland buffering, dependent upon a wetland's qualities, if and/or when a prop- erty is developed. A component of the wetland buffer ordinance was a 'Wetlands Functions and Values Study' aimed at determining the quality of individual wetlands. Much of the information can be, or has been obtained, through existing data bases; however, some field verification of that data is also necessary. Representatives of the city will be conducting the field verification worl( through the early part of sum- mer. Once all data has been compiled, a final report and wetland classification map will be generated and presented to city Council for adoption. If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact Chris Anderson, Zoning & Recycling Coordinator, at 763-433-9905. Code was amended (underlined portions added): 4.70.04 Repair of Systems. An existing home which is serviced by a non-functional private sewer and/or private water system shall be required to either (1) connect to the city's sewer system if the home's sewer system is non-functional or connect to the city's water system if the home's water system is non- functional. The connection date shall be within six months of the date on which the system was declared non-functional or (2) cause the non-functional system to be func- tional by compliance with City Code Section 8.30 which section is entitled "Sewage Disposal Systems". If you have questions regarding these sections of City Code, please contact Brian Olson, Assistant Director of Public Worl(s, at 763-433- 9825 or bolson@ci.ramsey.mn.us Septic Tank Pumping Permit? City Ordinance 8.30 "Sewage Disposal Systems" was amended in 2001 to require the pumping of sep- tic tanks at least once every three years. A septic tank pumping permit is required each time a tank( s) is pumped in the city of Ramsey. A Minnesota Pollution Control Agency certified pumper also inspects the inlet and outlet baffles, as well as, the ground around the tank for any sewage located on the ground. The septic tank pumping permit is pur- chased by the pumper and should not be confused with the postcard previously used by the city between the years of 2001 and 2003, which only asked for the date the tank(s) was last pumped. In 2005, letters were sent to residents who needed to have their tank(s) pumped that year. The practice of sending reminder letters to residents will be an ongoing process. If you have any further questions, please contact Building Inspector, Steve Lutmer at 763-433-9812 or slutmer@ci.ramsey.mn.us. www.ci.ramsey.mn.us 7