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1 <br />1 <br />COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 3, 1993 <br />Building Standards division complaining about the contractor and <br />the Lino Lakes Building Inspector, Pete Kluegel. Mr. Taschuk has <br />outlined some concerns that were not observed by Mr. Kluegel and <br />has had the job shut down until his concerns are considered. <br />Advanced Homes has constructed three (3) homes in Lino Lakes and <br />there have been major problems on all three (3). The matter has <br />been discussed with the City Attorney who has recommended that <br />the City talk to the State Building Standards division and <br />request that the state license for this contractor be revoked. <br />Mr. Schumacher has discussed this matter with Mr. Kluegel, his <br />assistant Mr. Tom Jackson and Mr. Taschuk. Mr. Taschuk has a <br />feud going with the builder and has requested numerous <br />inspections. However, only the person who actually obtained the <br />building permit can request inspections. It was noted that this <br />is not an unusual problem. <br />Mr. Schumacher will continue to work with the State Building <br />Standards division and with the City Code to resolve this matter. <br />MASONIC vs CITY OF LINO LAKES UPDATE <br />Legal proceedings were initiated by a homeowner who had a <br />fireplace installed in his home. The installer did not install <br />the top part of the chimney flu and as a result, when the <br />homeowner started a fire in the fireplace, an extensive fire <br />began. The homeowner has sued and was awarded a $200,000.00 <br />settlement. The City was included in the lawsuit and insurance <br />covered the Lino Lakes liability of $12,000.00. The City <br />appealed the settlement and won. Therefore, the only costs <br />involved for the City will be legal costs and this will be <br />covered by insurance. <br />POLICE LOBBYING LETTER <br />It has come to the attention of the City Administrator, that <br />letters of support and petitions have been drafted for persons <br />who would like to be the next Lino Lakes Chief of Police. Mr. <br />Schumacher has drafted a letter to the Police Department <br />reminding the Police Officers of the City Council decision when <br />former Chief Campbell resigned in December, 1992. Mr. Schumacher <br />read the draft letter to the City Council. <br />It was noted that the best way to lobby is to do the best <br />possible job in their current positions. <br />PORNOGRAPHY ORDINANCE UPDATE <br />PAGE 3 <br />