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City Council Minutes June 10, 2002 5.2. Request by the City of Elk River for Ordinance Amendment Section 900 - Regarding Building Permit Escro~vs Requirements - P.H. Page 4 Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf requested Council to consider an ordinance amendment that xvould require an escrow of a maximum of 50% of the value of the unfinished landscaping when a C.O. is requested. Mayor IClinzing opened the public hearing. Tom Bakritges, representing D.R. Horton revie~ved the issues in his letter to the Mayor and City Council on June 4, 2002. He noted that D.R. Horton would prefer that escrow be done through the City and not a dde company, bank, or other financial institution as it would hold up closings and financial and title company processes and could be a hindrance to future homeo~vners. He stated that he would prefer to see the escrow at the time of building permit issuance. There being no further comments, Mayor 1,7~inzing closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 02-09 AMENDING SECTIONS 000.a0 AND ooo.a8 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCE8 - CASE NO. OA 09~-09.B WITH THE DELETION OF THE WORD "ONLY" IN SECTION ooo.a$ 2 (B). THE MOTION CARRIED 4-O. 5.3. Consider Hiring Environmental Technician Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf requested authorization to advertise for an Environmental Assistant. Steve reviewed the proposed duties for tkis position. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTSIE FOR THE POSITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANT. COUNCILMEMBER ICUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-O. 5.4. Liquor and Tobacco Fees The City Clerk indicated that the Council previously requested Staff to research the city's existing liquor and tobacco fees to see if expenses are being recovered. The City, Clerk indicated that she compiled information in a survey from other cities regarding tobacco and liquor fees. The City Clerk noted that of those surveyed, the approximate average charged for tobacco Licenses is $160 compared to Elk River's fee of $100. She noted that based on the cost of enforcement and administration, the fees could be increased in the City of Elk River. The City Clerk noted that according to the survey, Elk River's Liquor fees are also quite a bit lower than the average. She indicated that the on-sale liquor fees have not been increased for at least 20 years. She also noted that after reviewing the police reports, it is evident that there is an increase in demand on law enforcement due to liquor licenses. The Clerk indicated that if the Council ~vants to consider increasing the license fees, it would be best to coordinate the increase with the resolution considering the fee schedule at the end