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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 13, 1997 Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 02, Authorizing the Issuance of the 1997 Certificates of Indebtedness - Ms. Vaske explained the 1997 budget calls for the issuance of Certificates of Indebtedness in the amount of $225,000.00 to be used for the purchase of capital equipment. The Area and Unit Fund has sufficient reserves to issue a loan to finance these purchases. A special Levy will pay for this certificate in 1998, 1999, and 2000 and the levy proceeds will be credited to the Area and Unit Fund. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 02. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 02 can be found at the end of these minutes. Presentation of the End of Year (1996) Building Department Report - Mr. Kluegel provided a detailed review of the summary of building permits issued in 1996 as well as the summary of the 1995 building activity as a point of comparison. Mr. Kluegel advised the total construction valuation was $74,061,188.00 which exceeds the 1995 total by $33,424,497. The City issued 12 commercial, industrial and institutional building permits totaling $43,490,665 in 1996. There were 189 new homes constructed in 1996 which includes 17 townhome units. This is a decrease of 24 homes from the 213 constructed in 1995. In 1996, the Building Department became involved in implementation of the on-site sewer pumping maintenance program. Articles concerning health, safety, and building information have appeared in the City Newsletters. Handouts to the public have been updated and the Building Department has been actively involved in the Zoning Ordinance and Sign Ordinance revisions. Mr. Kluegel advised the Building Department has also been active in continuing education and Building Code seminars to stay current with codes and new materials. He anticipates 1997 to be favorable for construction as well. Council Member Lyden inquired regarding the number of vacant lots. Mr. Kluegel estimated there are about 200 vacant single-family lots. Council Member Lyden complemented Mr. Kluegel and the Building Department for doing a great job. Mayor Landers concurred and noted the very busy year of building in 1996. Consideration of Renewal of Electrical Inspector Contract - Mr. Kluegel explained he performed an evaluation of the first year of the City's contract with Mr. Ken Peterson for electrical inspection services. He advised that since the start of this contract, the City has realized $8,000.00 in revenue which was not being received with the State electrical inspections. He added that Mr. Peterson is a competent inspector and gets along well with the staff and the public. Mr. Kluegel recommend the City continue its contract with Mr. Peterson for another two- year period. Council Member Neal inquired how the City realized $8,000 and what it cost to receive that $8,000. Mr. Kluegel explained Mr. Peterson is under a 80% of the permit fee arrangement, not an employee of Lino Lakes. Council Member Bergeson moved to continue the City's contract with Mr. Ken Peterson for electrical inspection services for a period of two years. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 9