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�� Request for Action <br /> Elk - <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Economic Development Authori 7.1 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> General Business July 20, 2020 Suzanne Fischer, Community Development <br /> Director <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Chamber of Commerce Business Survey: Concern Amanda Othoudt,Economic Development <br /> #3 and #4 Director <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Action Requested <br /> • Receive information,provide feedback. <br /> • Agree,by consensus,the action sufficiently meets or exceeds expectations to address <br /> concerns/recommendations from the Chamber of Commerce Business Survey: Concern#3 and #4. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> Citing undocumented concerns regarding the business atmosphere experienced by developers with the city, the <br /> EDA commissioned a survey through the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce to identify specific concerns. <br /> Two follow-up meetings were held with participants of the survey with Commissioners Westgaard,Wagner and <br /> Blesener. The information gathered was shared with the city administrator who developed a workplan to <br /> address the concerns. <br /> Concern#3: Clearly outline what is being inspected for the entire project and limit the inspection to that list. New items should <br /> not pop up nvith every inspection. <br /> There is no specific "list" of items to be checked for any particular inspection. The Minnesota State Building <br /> Code includes seven code books. Project managers and their tradesmen are expected to not deviate from the <br /> spirit of the codes. To facilitate communication, the following four practices have been implemented. <br /> Citizenserve Community Development Software purchase and implementation. A demonstration will be <br /> provided. <br /> Formal Letters of Explanation. Following an inspection, the building inspectors document non-compliant <br /> items identified along with the applicable code(s). This information is part of the record and is sent to the <br /> applicants via email or letter. <br /> Pre-Application Meetings. The city currently offers preconstruction meetings to further review plans and the <br /> process with the project manager and whomever they wish to include. Our experience is very few choose to <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A n elcoming community n ith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional p D W E H E D D Y <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity /` UR <br />