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Municipal Water and Sanitary Sewer Ordinance Review Gem Lake City Council Meeting 6/17/2025 June 11, 2025 Page 2 PROPOSED UPDATES Municipal Sewer Ordinance No. 64F Below is a summary of the changes to the sewer ordinance. • Revised formatting throughout to be consistent with formatting of other ordinances. • Updated definitions. • Updated language regarding connections, permits, and sewer availability charges (SAC) in order to be consistent with city and Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) practices. • Combined language and requirements from Ordinance Nos. 64 and 129 regarding sewer. Reviewed language between 64 and 129 and removed any inconsistencies and conflicting requirements. • Reviewed requirements for licensing and charges with city staff. • Reviewed requirements for materials and construction requirements with Building and Engineering Department staff. • Updated references to state or MCES rules/requirements. Municipal Water Ordinance No. 129 Below is a summary of the changes to the water ordinance. • Revised formatting throughout to be consistent with formatting of other ordinances. • Created a definitions section, defined terms used throughout the ordinance. • Reviewed requirements for connections and charges with city staff. • Move permitting and licensing fees to the Fee Schedule. • Move sections regarding municipal sewer to Ordinance No. 64. • Updated the water use charge payment deadline, as advised by city staff. • Updated the language for delinquent payments. o The ordinance currently states, “The City reserves the right to shut off water service if the account is delinquent for an unreasonable length of time as determined by the City Council.” o Proposed language reads, “The City reserves the right to shut off water service, given the City provides the property owner with a 30-day notice, if the account is delinquent for an unreasonable length of time as determined by the City Council. A water shut off/turn on fee will be incurred for shut off due to delinquent payment. The property owner may request a hearing to appeal the disconnection or request a payment plan. Minnesota State Statute provides regulations on when water shut offs are permitted and prohibited. The City of Gem Lake abides by Minnesota State Statutes 216B as amended from time to time.” Fee Schedule In addition to the changes above, staff recommends moving any fees or charges out of these ordinances and into the city’s fee schedule. This is consistent with recent updates to other city ordinances and ensures that any fees or charges are housed in one spot. Table 2: Proposed Fee Schedule Amendments Fee Types Fee Amounts Sewer Inspection Fee $40.00 Public Right-of-Way Restoration Deposit $5,000 Water Shut Off/Turn On Fee $50.00 TYPE OF STRUCTURE # UNITS Each Single-Family Dwelling 1 Unit(s) Each Hotel Or Motel Unit 1/3 Unit(s) One Mobile Home Unit Or Apartment Unit ½ Unit(s) Industrial Or Commercial structures (per 1,000 sq.ft. of floor area) ½ Unit(s) Minimum 2 Unit(s)