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• COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 14, 1997 Council Member Kuether moved to close the public hearing at 7:40 P.M. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Prior to voting on this motion, Council Member Bergeson expressed a need for further discussion regarding this issue. Motion was defeated with all voting no. Council Member Kuether then moved to continue the public hearing to July 28, 1997. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 82, Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications, Lilac Street Utility Extension - Council Member Kuether moved to continue consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 82 until the July 28, 1997 Council meeting. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF SEMI-ANNUAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT, PETE KLUEGEL Pete Kluegel, Building Official, summarized building permits issued through the second quarter of 1997 (broken down by commercial, industrial and institutional categories) as well as the 1996 building activity, as follows: A total of 294 building permits were issued through June 30, 1997. Total construction valuation was $13,407,488 compared to the second quarter of 1996 with 300 total permits having a valuation of $25,226,311.00. To date 74 new single-family dwelling permits have been issued in 1997, for a total valuation of $10,500,000, compared to 96 in the first half of 1996 with a total valuation of $13,500,000. This is a decrease of 22 homes from the same period in 1996. The total average valuation of the homes for which permits have been issued to date is $142,524. Residential inventory stands at 237 lots. The balance of permits issued thus far this year is composed of basement remodels, home additions, fences, and decks. Seven permits have been issued for signs, for a total valuation of $34,159. Six septic repairs so far this year. The pumpers are extremely busy with septic maintenance. The industrial sector had 2 office warehouse buildings at 471 and 475 Apollo Drive with a total valuation of $1,100,000. A $120,000 remodeling permit was issued for the Lino Lakes Elementary School at 625 Main Street. A $60,000 permit has been issued for the Teleport Minnesota on Holly Drive. Upcoming projects include the D&W Uptech Machine project at 2289 Cedar Street valued at $1,600,000 and Fairview Clinic at 7455 Village Drive valued at $1,000,000. The Anoka County juvenile detention facility and Centennial Elm Street School are nearing completion this summer. Brian Wessel added that although we are down this year in overall valuation, commercial and industrial activity continue to increase with several projects soon to get under way and should be reflected in the second half of 1997. City staff recommends approval of the Second Quarter Building Department Report. Council Member Bergeson expressed concern regarding the backlog of requests for septic pumping and evaulation. Mayor Landers suggested that the City reevaluate this situation closer to the September 1, 1997 deadline for septic inspection.