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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 11, 2016 *APPROVING RESOLUTION 2016-1-9 ESTABLISHING NO PARKING ON CO UNTR Y DRIVE, *APPROVING RESOLUTION 2016-1-10 ESTABLISHING NO PARKING ON SO UTH O WASSO BOULEVARD. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. FEE SCHEDULE The City Clerk reviewed her report for proposed amendments to the Fee AMENDMENTS Schedule, including increases to Park Charges, park building and Old Fire Hall rental and deposit fees and notary fees. She also is recommending adding fees for zoning letters and public assemblies. The City Cleric noted that the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed increasing the Park Charges, and recommended increasing them to $3,500 per unit for 1-8 units, and 7% fair market value for commercial. She stated that the park building rental fees were going up, with different fees for residents and non-residents, and the biggest change was increasing the deposit amounts from $75 to $250. The Old Fire Hall rental fees only increased slightly with no change to the deposit amount. She stated that the State had changed the statute in 2015 to allow the fee charged for notary services to increase from $1.00 to $5.00. The City Cleric stated that she is recommending adding a fee for zoning letters, which are requested by financial institutions when a real estate purchase or refinancing, typically of commercial or larger residential buildings is occurring. City staff spends time doing research and writing the letter, and it is common practice for cities to charge a fee for this. She recommended adding a $50 fee for zoning letters. The City Cleric stated that in 2009, the City Council passed an ordinance establishing requirements for public assemblies, including parades, and the ordinance requires a permit. She noted that a fee for this permit has not yet been put in the fee schedule, and is recommending a $50 fee be added for public assemblies. Keis stated that he doesn't think the notary fees need to be raised, and that it is a nice service for the residents. He asked for an explanation on why the park charges were being increased. The Parks and Recreation Director stated that he had participated in a survey on what 29 cities park charges were, and saw that Little Canada has some of the lowest park charges in the metro area. The city last increased the park charges in 2007, and the Parks & Recreation Commission felt that it was time after reviewing the survey. The proposed increase amount for residential units is a little less than the fees charged by the adjacent cities. Keis clarified that the 9+ residential units fee was for an apartment building type development. The City Administrator stated that was the case.