HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-11 Authorize Submittal - Letter Requesting Services - SSTS Services - Dakota and Washington County
City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender and City Council
From: John Hinzman, Community Development Director
Date: April 1, 2024
Item: Authorize Submittal: SSTS Permitting and Licensing Authority
Council Action Requested:
Authorize submittal of the attached letter requesting transfer of SSTS - Subsurface Sewage
Treatment Systems (private septic system) permitting and licensing authority to Dakota and
Washington Counties. A simple majority is necessary for action.
Background
The vast majority of homes and businesses within the City are connected to the municipal sewer
system; however, there are approximately 30 homes where sanitary sewer service is not
available. The City currently provides, inspection, permitting, and licensing services for SSTS’
requiring certain certification through the State of Minnesota. The City no longer has an
individual who is SSTS certified and seeks to transfer authority to the respective counties in
which staff does have training and where SSTS inspection is much more common. A target date
of October 1, 2024 has been established for the transfer. Prior to transfer the City Code would
be amended to indicate the change and existing records sent to the counties.
Council Committee Review
N\A
Advisory Commission Review
N\A
Attachment
• Request Letter
• Map of SSTS
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April 1, 2024
Emily Gable Gary Bruns
Water Resource Specialist Environmental Program Supervisor
Dakota County Environmental Resources Washington County
14955 Galaxie Avenue 14949 62nd Street N, Room 4600
Apple Valley, MN 55124 Stillwater, MN 55082
RE: Transfer of Permitting and License Authority – Subsurface Sewage Treatment
Systems (SSTS)
Dear Ms. Gable and Mr. Bruns,
The City of Hastings seeks to transfer permitting and licensing authority for the
regulation of SSTS (private septic systems). A target date of October 1, 2024 has been
established for the transfer. Prior to transfer of authority, the Hastings City Code will be
amended to assign permitting and license authority to the respective county.
Within the corporate limits of Hastings there are approximately 25 SSTS’ within Dakota
County and 5 SSTS’s within Washington County.
Please contact me with any questions at (651) 480-2378 or jhinzman@hastingsmn.gov
Sincerely,
CITY OF HASTINGS
John Hinzman, AICP
Community Development Director
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