03-10-1988 Letter, Review of Sewer Service to Homeowner

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Karen E. Duenow c/o Denise L. Duenow ��V"- 1Jf� 1340 Baldur Park Road y�i Wayzata, MN 55391 Re: Municipal Code Violations Dear Ms. Duenow: During the week of March 7, 1988 the City was advised of a septic system failure on the property at 1340 Baldur Park Road. City Inspector Lyle Oman subsquently visited the property and attempted to help the occupant locate the septic tank, but to no avail. Iie noted that there was a backup of sewage into the basement, which obviously must be rectified. He advised the occupant to contact a septic tank pumping f irm to locate and pump the septic tanks. The City of Orono has long contended that this property is served by municipal sewer and must connect to that sewer. Connection of the sewer was held in abeyance during a number of property redevelopment proposals during the late 1970's and early 1980'x, none of which came to fruition. The sewer remains unconnected and is the responsibilty of the property owner. Connection to the municipal sewer will undoubtedly be relatively expensive for this residence due to the extreme distance to the municipal sewer line and the low, wet ground involved. This situation is exacerbated by the fact that Mr. William Franklin owns the property between the parcel on which the house sits and the municipal sewer stub. However at the time municipal sewer was installed, the parcel you own and the parcels Franklin owns were considered as a single developed property owned by Fred and Gladys Olson, hence the city considers the property as being served by municipal sewer, which must be connected per requirements of the Municipal Code. I would point out that your property apparently contains two septic systems, the first being in the front yard to the east of the garage and generally out from the midpoint of the house about 10 to 20 feet as I recall. The second system has never been located but is presumed to extend to the north or west of the house, exiting the house below the basement level. It is very likely that your septic tanks are on the adjacent Lot 31 owned by Mr. Franklin. It is also our understanding that the well serving your house is on Lot 31 and that an easement over Lot 31 exists for that well. BUILDING d ZONING - 473.7357 • AMINISTRATION & FINANCE - 373.7358 • PUSLIC WORKS - 473.7359 ASSESSING CITY of ORONO -• `.4�� 1%'r:' •r• Post Office Box GG•Crystal Bay, Minnmota i,. 1i323•blunicipal Offices .Yea 0 `Yo j On the North Shore of Lake btinnetonka -,.•�� , March 10, 1988 Karen E. Duenow c/o Denise L. Duenow ��V"- 1Jf� 1340 Baldur Park Road y�i Wayzata, MN 55391 Re: Municipal Code Violations Dear Ms. Duenow: During the week of March 7, 1988 the City was advised of a septic system failure on the property at 1340 Baldur Park Road. City Inspector Lyle Oman subsquently visited the property and attempted to help the occupant locate the septic tank, but to no avail. Iie noted that there was a backup of sewage into the basement, which obviously must be rectified. He advised the occupant to contact a septic tank pumping f irm to locate and pump the septic tanks. The City of Orono has long contended that this property is served by municipal sewer and must connect to that sewer. Connection of the sewer was held in abeyance during a number of property redevelopment proposals during the late 1970's and early 1980'x, none of which came to fruition. The sewer remains unconnected and is the responsibilty of the property owner. Connection to the municipal sewer will undoubtedly be relatively expensive for this residence due to the extreme distance to the municipal sewer line and the low, wet ground involved. This situation is exacerbated by the fact that Mr. William Franklin owns the property between the parcel on which the house sits and the municipal sewer stub. However at the time municipal sewer was installed, the parcel you own and the parcels Franklin owns were considered as a single developed property owned by Fred and Gladys Olson, hence the city considers the property as being served by municipal sewer, which must be connected per requirements of the Municipal Code. I would point out that your property apparently contains two septic systems, the first being in the front yard to the east of the garage and generally out from the midpoint of the house about 10 to 20 feet as I recall. The second system has never been located but is presumed to extend to the north or west of the house, exiting the house below the basement level. It is very likely that your septic tanks are on the adjacent Lot 31 owned by Mr. Franklin. It is also our understanding that the well serving your house is on Lot 31 and that an easement over Lot 31 exists for that well. BUILDING d ZONING - 473.7357 • AMINISTRATION & FINANCE - 373.7358 • PUSLIC WORKS - 473.7359 ASSESSING