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STAFF REPORT DATE: December 17, 2025 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Clarissa Hadler, Finance Director Department Heads AGENDA ITEM: 2025 Fee Schedule BACKGROUND: Annually the Council reviews the City’s Fee Schedule and makes fee adjustments as necessary. The Fee Schedule was last updated on December 5, 2023 (effective Jan 1, 2025). The proposed changes were recommended by department directors and are presented to be adopted by City Council. ISSUE BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL: Should the City Council update the fee schedule as proposed for 2025? DISCUSSION: • Staff has reviewed the attached Fee Schedule and proposes the changes highlighted in yellow on the attached document. Also attached is the previously adopted Fee Schedule for comparison. • Building permits for Single-Family Residential Basement Finishes were split into 2 segments: under 300 sf and over. This will hopefully solve a lot of complaints and be more in line with the time and inspections involved. • Swimming Pool In-Ground permit was increased from $150 to $200 and added clarifying language regarding the need for Plan Review, Plumbing and HVAC permits as needed. Changes due to the time-consuming nature of these permits for both the planning and building staff. • Added fence permit requirement to Swimming Pool Above-ground permit. • Added flat fees for Residential Windows and Doors permits. • Residential retaining walls changed to a flat fee and adding clarifying language regarding taller walls. • Added separate Commercial Retaining wall fee based on valuation and plan review fee. • Fee for new Cannabis License ordinance. Fee will be the maximum allowed by State Statute; currently per MS 342. • Public Works labor costs in water disconnects, reconnects, and meter testing. • Zoning Certification Letter – Increased from $25 to $50, as it can involve extensive research of previously-approved land use applications.