HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-10-31 Letter, Septic System IssuesOctober 31, 1984
Ms. Linda Fi:::eman
20620 Garden Road
Excelsior, MN 55331
CITY of ORONO
post Office Box 66•Crystal Bay. Minnesota 55323•Municipal Offices
On the North Shore of Lake A:innetonka
CERTIFIED
Re: Septic System - 3415 Eastlake Street
Dear Ms. F-eeman:
In reviewing your file, I note that my initial discussion with you
regarding the failure of the septic system at 3415 Eastlake Street
occurred on September 4, 1984. My follow-up letter to you on
September 5, 1984, indicated clearly that you must keep the tank pumped
out to eliminate any discharge.
My second letter to you dated October 3, 1984, indicated that the renter
had complained that t',ie tank had not :,een pumped out and continued cu
discharge to the surface, and indicated you must have the tank pumped
out within 48 hours and as often as necessary to prevent further
discharges.
Inspections were made on the site on October 5, 9, 11, 22, and 25, 1984,
all noting that the tank had not been pumped out and was near
overflowing. Although the renters are out of town 50-75 percent of
the time, the system has been overflowing whenever they are home and
using the facilities.
The citation that accompanies this letter is issued for failure to
maintain the septic system at 3415 Eastlake Street pPr the following
code requirements:
Section 12.30 (E) (1) c, d:
E. Septic Tank and Holding Tank Pumping. It is
unlawful for any person to pump or remove any septage (liquids or
solids) from any septic tank or holding tank without complying with
the requirements of this Section.
1. Required Pumping: Vie owner of each septic
tank or holding tank shall cause said tank to be pumped for the
removal of septage when required by one or more of the following
provisions:
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ASSESSING
Ms. Linda Freeman
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October 31, 1984
(c) System failure: Non -conforming
systems discharging pollutants shall have the septic tanks
regularly pumped to limit or eliminate effluent discharge until
satisfactory repairs have been :Ompleted.
(d) Holding tanks: Holding tanks shall
be pumped on a regular basis and in all cases shall be pumped
before overflowing occurs.
and :.action 9.03 as follows:
SEC. 9.03. FAILURE OF INDIVIDUAL SEWERAGE SYSTEMS. It is
unlawful for the owner or tenant of any premises to permit an
individual sewage disposal system to overflow onto the surface of
the ground or the surface of the street, or into lakes or streams,
or expose the contents thereof above ground.
You are again advised that the tank must be pumped out immediately and
often enough to eliminate further c'i,:char.,o. You are also advised
that the City intends to commence hazards. �r lding proceedings
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 463.�, t seq.
7f you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Michael P. Gaffron
Assistant Zoning Administrator
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Enclosure -citation
pc: Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building 6 Zoning Administrator
Thomas J. Jacobs, Building Official
Mel Filbo, Police Chief
Thorr,:s Radio, City Attorney
Lyle Oi-an, Field Inspector