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1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION OCTOBER 25, 1994 Concern was expressed that if Lino Lakes issues 200 plus building permits next year, will there be enough time to spend in White Bear Township. Mr. Schumacher explained that Lino Lakes building concerns will take top priority and he was sure that the Lino Lakes Building Inspector would not spend more than 15 hours per week in White Bear Township. It was noted that the total Building Department budget for 1995 is estimated to be $91,000.00. Revenues attributed to this department are expected to be approximately $293,000.00. Mr. Kluegel noted that some permit fees will be increasing on January 1, 1994 making the estimated revenue somewhat larger. There was discussion regarding selling building inspection services to other communities. It was noted that if the commercial building increases in Lino Lakes, there would be no inspection time available to sell to other communities. Mr. Schumacher was asked to include an "escape" clause in the White Bear Township Joint Powers Agreement. A recent article in the Minneapolis Tribune regarding building concerns because of wet soils in Lino Lakes was discussed. At least two (2) developers have called City Hall expressing concern that this article gave the wrong impression about building in Lino Lakes. Mr. Schumacher said that staff is also concerned about the article and will see what can be done to show the positive aspects of building in Lino Lakes. Mr. Schumacher explained that the Building Department budget format has been changed by eliminating the line items that are now included in the Fleet Budget and by adding a line item for secretarial service fees. The person currently providing secretarial support is also the Accounts Payable Clerk. Mr. Schumacher noted that Mr. Jackson is continuing his education to become a certified Building Inspector. Mr. Kluegel said that 1995 appears to be another good year for building. He also noted that there are less complaints regarding garage and out building sizes since the new ordinance was adopted increasing the sizes of these buildings. Ms. Wyland said that she has also received fewer telephone calls on this matter. ENGINEERING/PLANNING, MARY KAY WYLAND Ms. Wyland noted major items that will be addressed in 1995. They include an update on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (Comp Plan), 20/20 Vision and recording secretarial support. The cost of updating the Comp Plan was expected to cost between $24,000.00 PAGE 9 2 4'.