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Request for Action <br />City of <br />Elk River <br />To <br />City Council <br />Item Number <br />7.1 <br />Meeting Date Prepared By <br />August 4, 2025 Zack Carlton, Community Development Director <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />Ordinance 25-12: Amending the City's Septic System Mark Pistulka <br />Ordinance Cal Portner <br />Tina Allard <br />Action Requested <br />Adopt Ordinance 25-12 amending Sec. 78-101 of the city code to ensure consistency with Sherburne <br />County's septic system standards. <br />Background/Discussion <br />The city is required to maintain consistency with the septic system ordinance adopted by Sherburne County. <br />The county recently updated its ordinance, and the proposed amendment to the city's code incorporates <br />those changes. Additionally, we have removed references to specific sections within the county ordinance to <br />minimize the need for future amendments due to minor changes in the county's ordinance. <br />The proposed ordinance also standardizes the term used for septic systems across both jurisdictions and <br />clarifies that the most restrictive setback standard within the city's code shall apply. <br />Financial Impact <br />None <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />Support the growth and development of the community. <br />Attachments <br />Ordinance Amendment <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A nvelcoming community zvitb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional remce, and community p 0 W E R E 0 8 r <br />engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />105 <br />