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10 January 26, 1976 Mr. McLean said the permits shold be checked for operation or non usage in order for this list to be reviewed. He asked of some arrangement with the Building Ins- pection would be proper? Mayor Bohjanen asked Mr. Mobley for his ideas of this. Mr. Mobley said this would operate basically the same as a final inspection on a building permit. The requirem must be fulfilled as stipulated. He felt these operations must be policed inorder to upgrade the City. Mr. McLean asked about the fee and Mr. Mobley said this could be done on the same, premise as the sign permits. Mr. McLean asked if this yearly review is set up, can the cost be levied against the property owner? Mr. Locher said the Ordinance doesn't require this in its present form. Ordinance #56 was inspected inregards to this matter. Mr. Karth felt that since there is no provision for inspection, this is a possible area for revision in that Ordinance. Mr. McLean said the revision of this ordinance is one of the goals for the Planning and Zoning Board for the coming year. Mr. McLean felt this should be referred to this Board for their recommendations as to whether a fee to support the annual inspection should be levied and to set the amount. Mr. Zelinka said the Ordinance would need to be amended for this. Mr. McLean said there are several areas in the same Ordinance that need revision, this could all be handled at the same time. Mr. Zelinka moved to refer this matter to the Planning and Zoning Board for their recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Mr. Locher reminded the Council of the legal requirements of publication in the off - cial newspaper at least 10 days prior to the hearing. He also told the Council, the fee could not be levied for this year. Mr. McLean asked how other communities that Mr. Locher is connected with handle these permits and Mr. Locher said there is no inspection and no review that he is aware of. Mr. Mobley had presented a letter to the Council Members with some suggestions that all builders and contractors that operate within the City be licensed by the City. There was some discussion on how this could be set up and how it could be policed. The need for insurance and boding was set forth. Mr. Karth moved that this be for- warded to the Planning and Zonning Board for study and recommendations. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Locher said that Ham Lake has such an Ordinance. He will send a copy to the Clerk. Mr. Schneider reported on the first meeting of the Park Board. He said it was an informal and organizational meeting. The two carry over members were not present and Mr. Resch was elected Chairman and Mr. Rodney Hanson was elected Vice - Chairman. Mr. Schneider felt this Board is interested in the Parks and will work well together. Mr. Schneider reported on his progress with the budget and finance of the City. His first project had been to look at the budget and compare withthe cash flow report prepared by the Clerk. There are some discrepancies in the figures but it is a starting point. The report as prepared by the Clerk was studied. Mr. McLean said the way he reads this, at the end of February, the City will be operating with a $2,000.00+ balance. Mr. Schneider agreed. The Clerk was instructed to contact the County on the possibility of an early draw.