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COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 9,1995 for finishing a basement, a new furnaces or air conditioner, that permit can be crossed checked to determine if an electrical permit has been obtained. Council Member Neal suggested that this matter be reviewed annually to be sure that the City is charging adequately for the permit. Council Member Kuether asked how the fee structure was determined. Mr. Peterson explained that the fee structure was determined by accumulating fee structures from other municipalities and setting the Lino Lakes fees just slightly above average. He also explained that the fees should be reviewed and adjusted every year or two (2). This avoids the need for a large permit fee adjustment. Council Member Kuether asked if Mr. Peterson will be contracting with other cities. Mr. Peterson said that he is working on contracts with four (4) other cities and townships. He felt that there would not be a problem with having enough time for each city. Mayor Reinert asked how electrical inspections would be coordinated with the building permits. Mr. Kluegel explained that process will not change. Mayor Reinert said that he liked to have an inspector he could see. Mr. Sullivan noted that Mr. Hawkins raised two (2) concerns with the proposed electrical contract; adoption of an ordinance creating the position of electrical inspector and the change in the insurance policy. Mr. Kluegel explained that an ordinance has been prepared but it has not been adopted. The insurance concern is being addressed. Mr. Schumacher recommended that the contract be approved contingent upon the passage of the ordinance and the proper certificate of insurance. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the contract subject the passing of the ordinance and the changes in the insurance and any other changes that the City Attorney deems proper. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of an Application for Authorization for an Exemption from Lawful Gambling License - Mrs. Anderson explained that non-profit organizations are allowed under the State Gambling Statutes to apply for an exemption from a gambling license if they conduct fewer than five (5) gambling occasions per year. St. Joseph Catholic Church conducts three (3) gambling occasions per year. One gambling occasion is the annual Turkey Bingo which will take place November 19, 1995. This annual event raises money for food baskets that are delivered to the needy in the community at Thanksgiving. Mrs. Anderson recommended that the City Council adopt a motion approving the exemption from obtaining a gambling license. PAGE 11