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Resident presses city over unexpected sewer hookup, cites state law and poor notice
Summary
A Beersford resident told the council his septic system was effectively tied into the city sewer during nearby development and said he received little notice; city staff cited state law and city ordinance that generally require connections within 200 feet and agreed to an offline meeting to discuss options and exceptions.
A Beersford resident raised a prolonged dispute with city officials over a septic-to-sewer connection during public comment, saying the work removed a dry pit on city property and left him responsible for costs and uncertainty.
The resident, Brian (resident), said he recently paid about $6,000 to replace his septic system and was told verbally his septic could remain until it failed. He told the council, “I was told I had 3 weeks by you, everyone of you… and then the day before, contractors showed me bulldozing that down tomorrow.”
City staff described the legal backdrop in their reply. A…
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