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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 22, 1994 felt that this can happen in any neighborhood in Lino Lakes. Mr. Lyden said he understands that some people feel that because he is not an engineer he should not have been talking about cul- de-sacs at the August 8, 1994 Council meeting. He said he would gladly give anyone who wants to review the facts that he presented at the last meeting due process. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT, PETER KLUEGEL Consideration of the Building Department Quarterly Report - Mr. Kluegel explained that 313 building permits have been issued the first six (6) months of 1994 for a total construction valuation of $16,087,351.00. To date 165 permits have been issued for new homes. This represents a decrease of 52 new homes when compared to 1993. A permit with a valuation of $528,000.00 has been issued for the renovation of Building B to house additional inmates at the Minnesota Correctional Facility. Mr. Kluegel noted that he has been told that additional permits will be requested for other construction projects at that facility. A demolition permit was issued for the old Ross' Liquor Store at the corner of Lake Drive and Main Street. Mr. Kluegel noted that construction continues at a steady pace, but will not achieve the highs attained in 1993. The increase in interest rates and the decrease in the availability of new lots are major factors in slowing construction of new homes. Mr. Kluegel said he expected the total new home permits for 1994 to be just over two 200. He noted that Country Lakes Estates and Pheasant Hills Preserve, Fifth Addition have begun construction and there is a great deal of interest in these two (2) areas. Council Member Kuether moved to accept the quarterly report submitted by Mr. Kluegel. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion -carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 94 - 66 Adopting Revised Fee Schedule for Certain Building Department Permits - Mr. Kluegel noted that fees for plumbing permits, mechanical permits and fireplace permits have not been increased in this City for approximately 14 years. A survey of fees for several cities in the north suburban area, as well as other cities of the approximate size of Lino Lakes, indicates that the average plumbing permit fee is $60.00 or $6.00 per fixture. The average mechanical permit fee is approximately $52.00. Mr. Kluegel recommended that the Lino Lakes plumbing permit fee PAGE 5