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MINUTES City Council (Cont'd.) January 31, 1980 Councilwoman Scalze stated that she felt the Planner should meet with those applying for a PUD. Councilman Fahey suggested that the Planner could be appointed as the Zoning Administrator. Councilman DeBace felt that the City Clerk and the Building Inspector should jointly be the Zoning Administrator. Councilman Nadeau stated that the Planner is familiar with the Ordinance and could do the job. The Planner stated that the City Clerk could be appointed as the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator has the power to use the services of others in carrying out his duties. Home Occupations. Mayor Hanson suggested leaving section 923.040 read Zoning Administrator. Gene Delonais suggested that the City have some sort of check list for what is needed for an industrial development. The Planner stated that he has given the City Clerk examples of check lists that the City could be using. There was some Council discussion regarding getting Mrs. Freeman more involved in the duties of the City Clerk. Councilman Fahey stated that perhaps the City Planner and he would have a meeting with the City Clerk and Mrs. Freeman to discuss these matters. Councilman DeBace inquiried who would be responding to the comments of the County and others on the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Planner stated that he would be going through each letter and addressing the issues that are raised and it would be determined if the Comprehensive Plan should be amended to reply to these issues or just what the City's response will be to an issue. This will be reviewed by the Council. Councilman Fahey raised the question of issuing certificates of occupancy in all cases as set out in Section 924 on page 81. The Planner is suggesting that certificates of occupancy be issued in every case, including residential homes. Then when the Building Inspector makes the final inspection he will notify the Zoning Administrator and a certificate of occupancy will be issued. Councilman Fahey stated that this will make the Building Inspector do a better job. Councilman DeBace questioned how people will know a certificate of occupancy must be issued before they can move in a house. The Planner stated that he will give the City Clerk check list procedures and forms that can be handed out at the time building permits are issued. Mayor Hanson questioned if the proposed Zoning Ordinance must be published in its entirety before it can be adopted. The Attorney was not sure, and stated that he would check on this. Councilman Fahey stated that permits should only be required for specific home occupations. The Planner stated that he would eliminate the permit procedure for everyday types of home occupations. Fahey agreed, and stated that only if this type of home occupation got out of hand, would the City want some power. A permit would be required for only special home occupations. Page 39, paragraphs A and B will be changed to reflect this. Page 62 Page -6-