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CITY of ORONO
I A 1 -V V Municipal Offices
Street Address: Mailing Address:
.g,� ', P.O. Box 66
kE88 J 2750 Kelley Parkway
Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-CO66
Dear Mr. Knight:
The current septic system at 425 Tonkawa Rd. must be replaced or repaired to meet current codes.
The property is within the Shoreland District and City Code requires that existing septic systems
p p ert y
in these areas conform to current standards. The septic system was inspected on September 29,
1993 and found to be non-conforming. The City Council determined that all areas that will not
be sewered in the near future must repair non-conforming septic systems by December 31, 1996.
The repair of this septic system could be accomplished by either connection to city sewer or the
iproperty
replacement of the septic system. Our records indicate that this lies within the MUSA
area and sewer is available to this property. For unknown reasons the property was not assessed
for sewer, but a stub was installed. In order to connect to the sewer, an assessment fee of�
5 plus ,�A per frontage foot (use 21 feet). A Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) of 4&619-and a
(v n charges are $9,164.20 plus the
permit fee of $35.50 is also required. The total connectio g
within the MUSA area and a stub
physical connection costs (call a plumber). As the property is
is available, the City favors connection to the sewer to the replacement of the septic system.
The replacement of the septic system could also be an option to remedy the existing non-
conforming septic system. As the property lies within the MUSA area, the City Council must
approve the installation of a septic system in a sewered zone. This alternative would cost between
$8,000 to $12,000 for a typical three or four bedroom system. Therefore, no appreciable savings
would be observed by installing a replacement septic system.
Please conctact me at the City Offices if there are any questions.
Sincerely,
Stephen Weckman
On-Site Systems Manager
Telephone (612) 473-7357 9 FAX 473-0510