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City Council Minutes October 17, 1983 Page Five 9. Building Fees and Policies Mr. Rick Breezee, Building and Zoning Administrator, explained the fee schedule that the City uses for Building Permit fees. Mr. Breezee indicated that the schedule is based on dollar valuation of improvement or construction. Mr. Breezee further indicated that he does use some judgement when determining what type of improvements would require a fee, especially when it comes to remodeling. Mr. Breezee further indicated that if an inspection is required, a minimum fee of $10.00 is collected with a .50 surcharge. Mr. Breezee indicated that there are times when an inspection is not needed, and further indicated that he does pro- vide as much information as possible to the homeowner. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he was under the impression that a f~e would not be charged for a dollar valuation up to $1,000. Councilmember Duitsman further indicated that a local resident had a problem with a fee charged for a reroofing project. Mr. Rick Breezee indicated that a reroofing project is an important consideration because it is necessary to know how many layers of roof have been placed and whether any have been torn off, whether the rafters had begun to rot, and what the stress load would be. Mr. Breezee indicated that it was important to have this information for future homeowners. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he felt it was the feeling of the City Council to allow people to maintain their homes without paying building permit fees. Mr. Breezee indicated that he felt the City should be compensated for the inspections that are being done. General discussion was carried on regarding the various types of remodeling that does require inspections and other types that can be done by a homeowner with the information provided from the City office. It was the general consensus of the City Council that the fee schedule should remain as is, and Mr. Breezee the Building and Zoning Administrator, should use his own discretion in determining the need of inspections, and what the fee should be for various remodeling types of jobs. 10. Alltool request for a sewer hook-up extension The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Brian Moran, president of Alltool Manufacturing has requested an extension of the deadline to hook up to the City's Sanitary Sewer system for his building located in the Industrial Park. The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Moran is making this request due to an expansion of his business through an addition to the building and additional equipment. The City Administrator indicated that inasmuch as the extension would enable Mr. Moran to expand his building and his business, it is recommended that the City Council grant an extension of the sewer hook-up to July 1, 1984. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he can appreciate what Mr. Moran is doing with his business and that it would be an added benefit to the City of Elk River, and further indicated that he felt the City Council should be very careful in the consideration of this type of an extension. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she had some questions regarding the granting of an extension of the deadline for a sewer hook up to a business. The City Administrator indicated that in the State of Minnesota, businesses to not get any corporate benefits and it was his feeling that the City should do what it can to help a business within the City's tax base.