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DATE: 02/05/2013
REGULAR
ITEM #: 13
MOTION
AGENDA ITEM: Contractor Licensing Program
SUBMITTED BY: Rick Chase, Building Official THROUGH: Dean Zuleger, City Administrator
REVIEWED BY: Kyle Klatt, Planning Director Nick Johnson, City Planner
SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED:
In order to more effectively regulate that building activities in Lake Elmo are undertaken by
professional and competent contractors, Staff recommends improving the existing contractor
licensing program. These improvements include licensing additional trades or types of
contractors to cover a wider array of project types.
STAFF REPORT:
The licensing of contractors working in Lake Elmo is in the public’s interest and provides the
residents with an additional level of protection and competence not currently available. The
program is intended to protect the residents of Lake Elmo by promoting quality and ethical
practices in construction.
The City Council reviewed the proposed at the meeting on January 15, 2013, and decided to
postpone the item to allow for further clarification and discussion. Resulting from the discussion
between members of the Council and Staff, some changes were made to the original draft
ordinance. These changes include the following:
• Asphalt/concrete and landscaping work no longer requires a contractor license.
• Work within the City’s right-of-way (ROW) requires a license, which is consistent with
the City’s ROW Permit application.
• Property owners who are conducting plumbing work on their property, language
removed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Council approve the proposed additions to the City’s contractor
licensing program with the following motion:
“Move to approve Ordinance 08-68, thereby establishing an improved contractor licensing
program to set minimum standards related to competency and professionalism in
construction activities in Lake Elmo, MN.”
Staff further recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2013-08 authorizing summary
publication of Ordinance 08-68. This requires a 4/5 vote for passage.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance 08-68 2. Resolution 2013-08