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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />MAY 13, 1992 <br />able to accept a low bid. <br />Scalze pointed out that property valuations on new <br />construction and remodelings are submitted to the <br />County. Therefore, these valuations must be realistic. <br />McBride asked why the City would not believe him, <br />pointing out that he is a State-licensed contractor. <br />Scalze replied that it is the Council's job to set <br />policy and enforce the City's Codes. <br />Collova pointed out that anyone could apply for a <br />building permit and indicate whatever valuation they <br />liked. However, it was the job of the Building <br />Inspector to make sure these valuations are realistic. <br />McBride asked if he could substantiate the figures he <br />submits, if the City would accept them. <br />The City Administrator pointed out that the Council <br />does not act on these kinds of issues. It is the <br />Building Inspector's responsibility to ensure that <br />building permits are properly processed and issued in <br />compliance with Ordinance requirements. <br />McBride stated that the market value for 34 Little <br />Canada Road should be higher than $9,000. <br />The City Administrator pointed out that this valuation <br />is set by Ramsey County and is the figure that is <br />required to be used by the Ordinance. The <br />Administrator pointed out that the Building Inspector <br />must use actual values of the work that is needed to <br />remodel the structure to bring it up to standards, <br />regardless of what the property owner's bids are for <br />this work. The Administrator stated that he and the <br />Building Inspector would be happy to meet with the <br />property owner and Mr. McBride to set up some course of <br />action. <br />McBride suggested that he bring in certified <br />construction statements for work that he has done over <br />the past couple of years to substantiate the bids that <br />he has for improvements to 34 East Little Canada Road. <br />The City Administrator suggested that the work scope <br />necessary be established first, then pricing. The <br />Administrator stated that he would discuss with the <br />Building Inspector the technique used for determining <br />remodeling valuations. <br />Page 14 <br />