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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 Escrows Requirements - P.H. Page 4 Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf requested Council to consider an ordinance amendment that would require an escrow of a maximum of 50% of the value of the unfinished landscaping when a C.O. is requested. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Tom Bakritges, representing D.R. Horton reviewed 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 title 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 homeowners. He stated that he would prefer to see the escrow at the time of building permit issuance. There being no further comments, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 02-11 AMENDING SECTIONS 900.30 AND 900.38 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES - CASE NO. OA 02-02B WITH THE DELETION OF THE WORD "ONLY" IN SECTION 900.38 2 (B). THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 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 this position. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTSIE FOR THE POSITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANT. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 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 wants to consider increasing the license fees, it would be best to coordinate the increase with the resolution considering the fee schedule at the end of the year so that new license fees are in place at the beginning of 2003. She also noted that