09-08-99 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 of the code enforcement activity which is taking place is in Ryan Industrial Park and there are a lot of other types of businesses in that park. Scalze felt that the auto repair businesses should pay a license fee that reflects the amount of staff time required by these businesses. LaValle suggested that the Sheriff's Department should be inspecting some of these properties. The Administrator indicated that requirin~ more inspections by the Sheriff's Department will translate into higher Sheriff's contract costs as well as will take time away from other policing services. However, the Administrator agreed that the Sheriff"s Department does have the opportunity to do code enforcement inspection while driving by properties. The Administrator fizrther pointed out that just the nature of the auto repair business requires more code enforcement action and inspections. He indicated that the City has not and should be conducting annual inspections of these businesses at the time of license renewal. LaValle felt that this activity should not be limited to auto repair businesses, and suggested that there be an annual fee associated with Conditional Use Permits to cover inspections. LaValle indicated that he did not know of any auto-related businesses outside of Ryan Industrial Park which are a problem. The Administrator suggested that the Council be provided with more information on this issue at a future budget workshop meeting. This will inciude a auto repair license fee comparison of the surrounding cities. Council next reviewed the second option for elimination of the budget deficit that is the potential for another on-sale liquor license at the Grumpy's Restaurant site. The Administrator reported that there is a party interested in opening up a steak house at this location, and will be making a presentation to the Council requesting a(iquor license. The Deputy Clerk noted that a few years ago the Council established liquor license fees to run through the license period July, 1999 through June, 2000. Therefore, the issue of whether or not to increase these license fees will be before the Council soon. The Council suggested that this matter be finalized as part of the budget process, and requested a comparison of liquor license fees bein~; char~ed by the surrounding cities. The City Administrator reviewed the various intergovernmental revenues which are a part of the 2000 Budget and noted that he has not received a final indication on Municipal State Aid dollars. Morelan asked if the intent was that LHA would offset TIF. He pointed out that it does not. The Administrator pointed out the low income housing located in the City,