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FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -5- January 7, 2004 Consideration of amendment to the Building Official Agreement with Little Canada and appointment of Steve Westerhaus as the Building Official Administrator Worthington said that in 2002, the City signed an agreement with Little Canada for the provision of building inspection services. In November, the two city administrators met to discuss the agreement and the performance of the building official. Both parties agreed that the arrangement was working very well and that staff was pleased with the performance of the building official. At that time both parties had some recommendations for improvements to the contract, including a specific provision that will allow for fire inspections (this had been a service included under "building inspections"); and a billing rate adjustment that will require Falcon Heights to pay 35% of the cost of the Building Official and Little Canada 65% (the previous agreement had Little Canada billing Falcon Heights at an hourly rate for those services). This will amount to $35,791.70 per year that will be billed to Falcon Heights. This is still considerably less than the private contract Falcon Heights had up unti12002. Talbot moved approval of the revised agreement with Little Canada for the provision of building inspection services. The motion was unanimously approved. Consideration of the Amended and Restated Multifamily Develo ment Agreement Administrator Worthington said that this agreement combines the original Development Agreement and the first amendment, both effective July 18, 2003, and a new paragraph 10.10 regarding the park dedication fee into one document. The amended and restated format is easier for recording purposes than a new second amendment to the original development agreement would be. This document will be used when the developer of the SE Corner, Sherman Associates, closes on their mortgage with HUD for the multi-family building sometime next month. Lamb moved approval of the amended and restated Multifamily Development Agreement. The motion was unanimously approved. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Council member Lindstrom said that it is a thrill to be sworn in for another four years. It was a great four years and he is looking forward to another four years. He thanked the residents of Falcon Heights for re-electing him and said it is a real honor. Council member Talbot said that over the last four years he has learned how to be a City Council member and is looking forward to the next four. He thanked the people who gave him the opportunity in the first place. S