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COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1996 CONSIDERATION OF THE FIRST READING, ORDINANCE NO. 05 -96 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 18 - 95, ESTABLISHING THE POSITION AND DUTIES OF AN ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR, PETER KLUEGEL Mr. Kluegel explained that in November, 1995, the City Council adopted an ordinance creating the position of electrical inspector and outlining the duties and responsibilities. A copy of the ordinance was forwarded to the State of Minnesota Board of Electricity as proof that the City had created the position and requested the transfer of some electrical permits. Mr. William Bickner, Executive Secretary, State Board of Electricity, wrote to Mr. Kluegel explaining that portions of the ordinance were in conflict with or were more restrictive than Minnesota State Statutes. An amendment to the original ordinance was then prepared and submitted to the City Attorney along with the letter from Mr. Bickner for review and comment. The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed ordinance amendment and has recommended its adoption. If the City Council decides to take the recommendation of the City Attorney, the FIRST READING of the ordinance amendment would be adopted this evening. A SECOND READING will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 1996. The ordinance amendment would be published on June 4, 1996 and would become effective July 4, 1996. Council Member Bergeson asked Mr. Hawkins if there will be problems regarding electrical inspections performed by the Electrical Inspector since November, 1995. Mr. Hawkins said no, the concerns of the State Board of Electricity involve administrative matters and do not involve any of the interim inspections. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt the FIRST READING of Ordinance No. 05 - 96 and dispense with the reading. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 47, Approve Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Centerville, Street Sweeping - Mr. Ahrens explained that an agreement between the Cities of Lino Lakes and Centerville regarding the sharing of street sweeping and street sweeping hauling expired at the end of 1995. The agreement states that the City of Lino Lakes would perform street sweeping for the City of Centerville in exchange for Centerville hauling the street sweepings. Staff has proposed a slightly revised agreement for the same sharing of services for the City Council to consider. The revision includes an automatic annual renewal of the agreement unless either party terminates it by giving 30 days written notice. This revision will make it easier for both cities to perform street sweeping in Centerville. PAGE 10