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• COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 2002 been a motion made to table consideration of this item to the Monday, September 23, 2002 regular City Council meeting. Ms. Heaser questioned whether the affected residents will be notified of this process. City Administrator Waite Smith indicated the residents had not been notified of the action under consideration this evening because staff had felt this would not be a controversial issue since the action would simply be restating the letter sent to the County in July. She indicated, if the current motion to table consideration of Resolution 02-95 passes, then this issue will be added to the next City Council work session agenda. Councilmember Carlson noted during the recent Council work session it had been noted that the residents who have worked on these plans had not been notified that the item was to be discussed that evening. Community Development Director Grochala indicated he had offered to notify Ms. Heaser when this matter was to be under consideration by the Council. He apologized for not following through with this notification. He explained that what was under consideration this evening was a Resolution solidifying the letter sent to Anoka County in July. He noted neighborhood meetings have been held regarding this proposed project and the County has indicated what they were willing to do. Therefore, he indicated this process has moved past the public input process. Motion carried 3-2, Mayor Bergeson and Councilmember O'Donnell opposed. • Consider Changes to Electrical Inspections, Linda Waite Smith 1. Resolution No. Inspections 2. Ordinance No. Inspector 02-119, Terminating Contract with K. L. Peterson, d/b/a Suburban 10-02, Repealing Ordinance 18-95, Establishing Position of Electrical City Administrator Waite Smith advised the City is in the middle of a two-year contract with K. L. Peterson, Inc., doing business as Suburban Inspections, to provide electrical inspections. The contract contains insurance requirements, which if not met, make the contract terminate immediately. Mr. Peterson's errors and omissions insurance coverage expires September 10, 2002, and he has indicated that he will not renew it. Therefore, the City must officially terminate the contract and make alternative arrangements to provide electrical inspections. City Administrator Waite Smith indicated staff is recommending the City contract with the State of Minnesota to provide electrical inspections and staff has been advised that can occur within 30 days. Staff has also been advised that Ordinance 18-95, which authorized the City to establish an Electrical Inspector position and collect permit fees must be repealed before the City can contract with the State. Given the short notice of Mr. Peterson's intent, and the need to maintain electrical inspections, the City Attorney has advised the City can use an emergency ordinance to repeal Ordinance 18-95. City Administrator Waite Smith advised, as soon as Ordinance 18-95 is repealed, the State assumes • responsibility for the City's electrical inspections by default. However, they will not be able to cover 9