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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 12, 1998 valuation for these permits was $2,482,058. Electrical permits generated revenues of approximately $9,000 for the City under a contract agreement with Ken Peterson. Mr. Kluegel pointed out that over a two-year period the City has realized a total revenue of approximately $20,000 under this contract arrangement. Mr. Kluegel added that Tom Jackson of the Building Department, along with representatives of the community, have been active in the Building Code Compliance Conformance Committee, which deals with building code interpretation and enforcement throughout Minnesota. Mr. Jackson is also working on a one-stop shop consisting of handouts for building projects for residents of the community similar to projects in other communities. The Building Department has also been involved in implementation of the on-site septic pumping and maintenance program, with 19 septic system completed in 1997. From an initial list of 2,900 residents, 200 homes remain in need of septic system maintenance service. Articles concerning this program have been published in the local newsletter. Mr. Kluegel then expressed thanks to Carrie Vallella, Jean Vigor, and Mary Vaske for assistance in sending out notices and setting up the computer program for this service, as well as for responding to telephone inquiries. According to Mr. Kluegel, interest rates remain low, which should create a favorable construction environment for 1998. Building projects include the convenience store/restaurant/car wash at the intersection of Main Street and 35E, the bank located in the Village Center, the Civic Complex, the Molin Concrete addition, and increased activity with respect to town houses within the Marshan Lake development. Mayor Sullivan stated that the material presented to Council in connection with Mr. Kluegel's presentation was helpful, and that his recognition of fellow employees was commendable. She then asked about training or meetings for citizens on the subject of on-site septic system pumping planned for February. Mr. Kluegel confirmed these plans, indicating that the exact date, time and place for this activity had not yet been established, but would be announced. He added that the Building Department is applying for a grant for funds to assist residents with the cost of septic system maintenance. Council Member Bergeson moved to accept Mr. Kluegel's 1997 year-end building report, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT, BRIAN WESSEL Mr. Wessel gave a brief update with regard to the Comprehensive Plan progress, explaining that on November 20, 1997, the Task Force culminated 6 months of dialog on growth scenarios with a recommendation for moderate growth direction. That recommendation will be presented to Council for review on February 8, 1998. A Task Force meeting is scheduled for January 29, 1998 at 6:00, and the agenda for that meeting will include an explanation and the impact of the moderate growth scenario, as well as such additional issues as school district concerns and commercial/residential economic development issues. There will be two Council work sessions prior to that date, one on January 21 and the other on February 4, where consultants will update Council on the impact of the moderate growth scenario. Additionally, Mr. Wessel described a 8