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• i COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 2002 Mr. David Kichler, the inspector servicing the area for the State Board, has indicated his willingness to contract separately with the City to complete the outstanding permits. Staff is working with the City Attorney to complete the contract. The only substantial departures from the previous Electrical Inspection contract relate to insurance provisions. Mr. Kichler does not currently carry the same insurance amounts for General Liability, Automobile and Errors and Omissions that were required under the previous inspection contract. Staff is reviewing the insurance provisions with the City Attorney. Community Development Director Grochala advised staff is recommending Council approve authorizing execution of Electrical Inspections Contract. City Attorney Hawkins advised it is difficult to get the same level of insurance with an interim contract as the prior contract. He stated he does not see the contract as a risk to the City. If there was a claim beyond the limits of the policy, the City limits would cover that There is government immunity beyond the City's limits. Mayor Bergeson asked what the City requires in relation to the insurance provision. Community Development Director Grochala advised the previous contract allowed for $300,000 per person and $1 million per occurrence. The new contract allows for $500,000 each accident and $1 million aggregate. The contract does have substantial coverage. Councilmember Carlson asked how long a permit can stay out there if the state will pick them up. Community Development Director Grochlta.;advsed permits are good for one year and the state may pick up expired permits. Councilmember Carlson asked how Director Grochala advised the City ennits the City has out. Community Development 100 permits out. Councilmember Dahl moved o authorize the execution of an interim electrical contract with Mr. David Kichler to perform electrical inspections for electrical permits issued prior to October 1, 2002, and authorizing the City Attorney to draft such a contract. Councilmember O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS September 9, 2002 Council Meeting Minutes — Councilmember Carlson requested the September 9, 2002, Council Meeting Minutes be removed from the agenda. NEW BUSINESS September 18, 2002, Council Work Session Minutes — Councilmember Carlson referred to page 3, paragraph 3 and correction the last sentence to read "She noted that she tried to look at the culvert on Cripple Creek and it could not be seen". 28