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DATE: January 3, 2017
CONSENT
ITEM #8
AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of Amended 2017 Fee Schedule
SUBMITTED BY: Cathy Bendel, Finance Director
REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: The City Council is respectfully requested to
adopt Ordinance 08-162, An Ordnance Amending the Lake Elmo Fee Schedule. The suggested
motion is as follows:
“Move to approve Ordinance 08-162, An Ordinance Amending the Lake Elmo Fee Schedule.”
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: At the December 20, 2016 City Council Meeting a reduction in
residential water rates was approved. As a result, the 2017 Municipal Fee Schedule needs to be
updated.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council is respectfully requested to adopt Ordinance 08-162,
An Ordnance Amending the Lake Elmo Fee Schedule. As part of its consent agenda, no formal
motion is required. If Council would like to remove this item from the Consent Agenda, the
suggested motion is as follows:
“Move to approve Ordinance 08-162, An Ordinance Amending the Lake Elmo Fee Schedule.”
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance #08-162
2. Resolution #2017-005
3. 2017 City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule
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CITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 08-162
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo ordains:
SECTION I. Schedule Adopted. The attached fee schedule is hereby adopted.
SECTION II. Not Codified. This ordinance is transitory in nature and shall not be codified in
the City Code. This ordinance and the fee schedule established hereby shall be placed on file
and available for public inspection at City Hall.
SECTION III. Effect. The fees set out in the attached fee schedule apply notwithstanding any
other fees the City has established which may be inconsistent. Any other fees imposed by the
City which do not appear on the attached fee schedule remain in full force and effect.
SECTION IV. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
adoption and publication in the official newspaper of the City of Lake Elmo.
SECTION V. Adoption Date. This Ordinance No. 08-162 was adopted on this 3rd day of
January, 2017, by a vote of ___Ayes and ____ Nays.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
________________________________
Mike Pearson, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Julie Johnson, City Clerk
This Ordinance ___________ was published on the _____ day of _________________, 2017.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-005
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 08-162 BY TITLE
AND SUMMARY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo has adopted Ordinance No. 08-162,
an ordinance amending the City Code of Ordinances by amending the City’s provisions related to
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance includes a chart 8 pages in length; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 412.191, subdivision 4, allows publication by title
and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the following summary would clearly inform
the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo,
that the City Clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. 08-162 to be published in
the official newspaper in lieu of the entire ordinance:
Public Notice
The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo has adopted Ordinance No. 08-162, which amends
the City’s 2017 Fee Schedule to clarify the City Sewer Availability charges and when payments
are due.
The full text of Ordinance No. 08-162 is available for inspection at Lake Elmo city hall during
regular business hours.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo that the
City Administrator keep a copy of the Ordinance at City Hall for public inspection and that a copy
be placed for public inspection at the Lake Elmo Public Library.
Dated: January 3, 2017.
___________________________________
Mike Pearson, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Julie Johnson, City Clerk
(SEAL)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
_____________________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against same:
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
Amateur Radio Antenna $875.00 Planning
Appeal (to Board of Adjustment and Appeals)$250.00 Administration
Bee Keeping Permit $25.00 Valid for 2 years from issuance Administration
Building Demolition Administration
Residential $200.00 Building
Commercial $300.00 Building
Burning Permit Fire
Residential $45.00 Fire
Commercial $80.00 Fire
Illegal Burn see notes →Additional fees may be incurred based on Wash. Cty. Chief's fee
schedule and # of responding units Fire
Chicken Keeping Permit $25.00 Initial permit expires on 12/31 of 2nd year.Administration
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $1,300.00 Land Use Escrow $2500 Planning
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Planning
New $1,050.00 Planning
Amended $500.00 Planning
Contractor License Fees Licensing
Demolition $50.00 Licensing
Driveway $50.00 Licensing
Excavator $50.00 Licensing
HVAC $50.00 Licensing
Irrigation $50.00 Licensing
Sewer/Water Line Installer $50.00 Licensing
Sign Installer $50.00 Licensing
Solid Waste Hauler $120.00 Licensing
Copy Services (Paper/Electronic)Administration
Copies (B&W)$0.25 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Administration
Copies (Color)$0.50 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Administration
Copies (B&W) 11x17 $1.00 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Administration
Copies (Color) 11x17 $2.00 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Administration
Data DVD Fee $15.00 Administration
GIS Scaled Aerial $25.00 Administration
Existing Maps $5.00 Administration
Custom (Per Hour Rate)$70.00 Administration
Plan Size Maps (Larger than 11x17)$15.00 Administration
Wireless Communication Facilities Fee Escrow $6,000.00. Flood
Plain Ordinance Fee Escrow $500.00 Land Use Escrow $2500
Plus Surcharge (State Mandated)
City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
Development Standards Specs/Details $55.00 Administration
Video reproduction $10.00 Administration
Culverts in Developments with Rural Section $160.00 Administration
Daycare Inspection Fee $50.00 Building
Dog License- altered $20.00 Licensing
Dog License- unaltered $25.00 Licensing
Dog License- late fee $2.50 per month Maximum $10 Licensing
Service Dog License No Charge Licensing
Duplicate License or Tag $1.00 Licensing
First Impound- Unlicensed Dog $60.00 Licensing
First Impound- Licensed Dog $42.00 Licensing
First Impound- Cat $42.00 Licensing
Subsequent dog/ cat impound $85.00 Licensing
Driveway Planning
Residential $70.00 Planning
Commercial $160.00 Planning
Easement Encroachment $100.00 Staff & Recording Fee Planning
Electronic Fund Withdrawl/Bill Payment Fee + Trans. Charge Administration
Environmental Review (EAW/EIS)$1,500.00
Village Area AUAR Fee $230.00
Per REC Unit. To be charged to development applications that
increase the number of REC units above existing conditions
within the Village AUAR Area. The fee will be based on the
difference between the proposed and existing REC units. Fee to
be paid as part of a developer’s agreement for larger projects or
at the time a building permit is issued for smaller projects. Once
paid, the same land will not be charged again.Planning
Erosion Control Building
Re-inspection Fee (portal to portal from City Hall: 1 Hr. min)$50.00 per hour $5,000.00 Security Building
Excavating & Grading ≥ 50 cubic yards, up to 400 cubic yds $125.00 Security $500.00 Building
Excavating & Grading ≥ 400 cubic yards/acre of site area $500.00 $500.00 fee escrow plus security $1,500.00 per acre with $1,500
minimum.Engineering
False Alarms (12 Month Period)* (*1-3 no charge)Fire
Residential Fire
All Impound Fees plus $20/day Boarding Fee
City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
4-6 False Alarms $110.00 Fire
In Excess of 6 False Alarms $185.00 Fire
Commercial Fire
4-6 False Alarms $315.00 Fire
In Excess of 6 False Alarms $520.00 Fire
Fire Alarm Permit 2% of value plus surcharge; Minimum $100 Building
Fire Suppression Permit 2% of value plus surcharge; Minimum $100 Building
Flood Plain District Delineation $500.00 Planning
Fuel Tank Removal (Underground)$250.00 Plus Surcharge (State Mandated)Administration
Fuel Tank Install 2% of value of work Minimum $100.00 Administration
HVAC Building
Residential $60.00/unit Up to 3 units, max fee $180.00 plus Surcharge (State Mandated)Building
Commercial $60.00/unit Up to 3 units or 1% of total valuation, whichever is greater. Plus
Surcharge (State Mandated)Building
Fireplace Permit $60.00/unit Plus State surcharge (State Mandated)Building
Interim Use Permit (IUP)Planning
Fee $1,050.00 $2,500.00 Escrow Planning
Renewal $300.00 Planning
Liquor License Licensing
Club On-Sale Intoxicating $100.00 Licensing
On-Sale Intoxicating $1,500.00 Licensing
Off-Sale Intoxicating $200.00 Licensing
Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating $150.00 Licensing
On-Sale Intoxicating- 2nd Building $750.00 Licensing
On-Sale Non-Intoxicating $100.00 Licensing
Investigation $350.00 Licensing
On-Sale Sunday Intoxicating $200.00 Licensing
Temporary Intoxicating $25.00 Licensing
Wine $300.00 Licensing
Lot Line Adjustment $325.00 None Planning
Manufactured Home Parks Planning
Move home out of the city $200.00 Plus Surcharge (State Mandated)Building
Move home into the city $200.00 Plus Surcharge (State Mandated)Building
City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
Annual License for retail sales of consumer fireworks $100.00
Massage Therapy Premises License Licensing
Application Fee $100.00 Fee includes one Therapist Licensing
Investigation Fee $100.00 Licensing
Massage Therapy Practitioner License Licensing
Application Fee $50.00 Licensing
Investigation Fee $25.00 Licensing
Massage Therapy Premises License Renewal $50.00 Fee includes one Therapist Licensing
Massage Therapy Practitioner License Renewal $25.00 Licensing
Massage Therapy License Amendment $25.00 Licensing
Minor Subdivision $525.00 $1,000.00 escrow Planning
Moving House or Primary Structure into City $520.00 Plus security w/amount to be determined by the City
w/recommendation from building official Administration
Moving Accessory Structure into City $305.00 Plus security to be determined by the City w/recommendation
from building official Administration
Other Inspections and Fees Building
Inspection outside of business hours $100.00 (2 Hr. Min.)Building
Re-inspection Fees Assessed $50.00 per hour Building
Inspections with no fee assigned $50.00 per hour Building
Construction Escrow $2,000.00 Or determined by Building Official Building
Construction Escrow Administrative Fee $100.00 Building
Cancelled or Refunded Permits $25.00 Building
Work without Permit see notes Investigative fee to equal permit fee Building
Duplicate Inspection Card $25.00 Building
Park Dedication Planning
Residential - Up to three lots $3,600.00 per lot Four or more lots per §153.14 Planning
Commercial $4,500.00 per acre Planning
Parking Lots Planning
New Commercial $175.00 Planning
Existing Commercial $200.00 Planning
Platting
Sketch Plan Review (Subdivision)$500.00 $3,500.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Preliminary Plat (Subdivision)$1,850.00 $10,000.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Final Plat (Subdivision)$1,250.00 $8,000.00 Fee Escrow Planning
$5,000.00 (<100 units) Fee Escrow
$500 Fee Escrow. Security $1,500.00 per acre with $1,500.00
minimum.
$1 250 00 Planning Concept Plan (OP Development)
City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
$7,500.00 (>100 units) Fee Escrow
$5,000.00 (<100 units) Fee Escrow
$7,500.00 (>100 units) Fee Escrow
$5,000.00 (<100 units) Fee Escrow
$7,500.00 (>100 units) Fee Escrow
(City will retain escrows to reimburse review costs for each stage
of development review) Planning
Planned Unit Development Planning
General Concept Plan $1,250.00 $7,500.00 Fee Escrow (Waive Subdivision Escrow)Planning
Development Stage Plan $1,850.00 $10,000.00 Fee Escrow (Waive Subdivision Escrow)Planning
Final Plan $1,250.00 $8,000.00 Fee Escrow (Waive Subdivision Escrow)Planning
(City will retain escrows to reimburse review costs for each stage
of development review) Planning
Plumbing Administration
Residential $60.00/unit Up to 3 units, max fee $180.00 plus Surcharge (State Mandated)Building
Commercial $60.00/unit Up to 3 units or 1.5% of total valuation, whichever is greater.
Plus Surcharge (State Mandated)Building
Private Roads (Permitted only in AG zone)$150.00 Planning
Restrictive Soils and Wetland Restoration Protection and
Preservation Permit $800.00 $1,500.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Retaining Walls over 4'$150.00 Plus State Surcharge Building
Returned Check (NSF)$25.00 Administration
Right-of-Way Permit Engineering
Annual Registration $200.00 $5,000.00 Security Engineering
Excavation Permit $275.00 + $.60/foot Engineering
Joint Trench Permit (per lot per utility)$275.00 + $.60/foot Engineering
Obstruction Permit $275.00 Engineering
Permit Extension $100.00 Engineering
Delay Penalty (per calendar day)$25.00 Engineering
Roofing Building
Residential see notes Based on valuation + state surcharge Building
Commercial see notes Based on valuation + state surcharge Building
SAC Charge (City) (Sewer Availability Charge)$3,000.00
Per REC Unit: collected at time of plat for new lot. This fee may
be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing
structures.Engineering
$1,250.00 Planning
$1,850.00
$1,250.00
Preliminary Plat Review (OP Development)
Final Plat (OP Development)
Concept Plan (OP Development)
Planning
Planning
City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
SAC Charge (Met Council) (Sewer Availability Charge)$2,485.00 Per REC Unit: $2,485.00 to Met Council at time of connection.Engineering
Sewer Connection Charge $1,000.00
Per REC Unit collected at time of plat for new lot. This fee may
be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing
structures.Engineering
Sewer Lateral Benefit Charge $11,000.00 Per REC Unit connecting to a Trunk Sewer Main and that has
never been assessed Engineering
Sewer Rate $4.50/1,000 Gal Administration
201 Off-Site Maintenance Fee $75.00/unit/quarter Administration
Real Estate Searches $15.00/Search For special assessment or utility search Administration
Siding Building
Residential see notes Based on valuation + state surcharge Building
Commercial see notes Based on valuation + state surcharge Building
Signs - Permanent $180.00 Planning
Signs - Temporary $75.00 Planning
Temporary Renewal $25.00 Planning
Re-inspection Fee $25.00 Planning
Special Event Permit $75.00 City must be listed as additional insured Planning
Fire Suppression Permit 2% of value plus state surcharge; Minimum $100 Building
Sprinkler System (Re-Inspection Fee)$50.00 Building
Surface Water Administration
Residential $50.00 Administration
Non-Residential (Commercial etc.)$50.00 Utility rate factor per code Administration
Review Fee $125.00 $75 Review/$50 Storm Water Fund Administration
Vacations (Streets or Easements)Planning
Easements $515.00 $500.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Streets $515.00 $500.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Variance $750.00 $500.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Shoreland Variance $1,500.00 $500.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Water Availability Charge (WAC)$3,000.00
Per REC Unit; collected at time of plat for new lot. This fee may
be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing
structures. Engineering
Water Connection Charge $1,000.00
Per REC Unit, collected at time of plat for new lot. This fee may
be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing
structures. Administration
City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
Water Equipment/Set up Administration
Meter (3/4" or less)$350.00 Administration
Driveway Curb Stop Lid $100.00 Administration
Disconnect Service $80.00 Administration
Reconnect Service $80.00 Administration
Water Lateral Benefit Charge $5,800.00 Per REC Unit connecting to a Trunk Water Main and that has
never been assessed Engineering
Water Usage Administration
Residential - Quarterly Rate $20.00 Base Administration
Residential - Plus Rate per 1,000 Gallons Administration
Plus Rate for 0-15,000 Gallons $2.00 Administration
Plus Rate for 15,001-30,000 Gallons $2.40 Administration
Plus Rate for 30,001-50,000 Gallons $2.88 Administration
Plus Rate for 50,001-80,000 Gallons $3.46 Administration
Plus Rate for 80,001 + Gallons $4.15 Administration
Water Usage Administration
Commercial - Quarterly Rate $25.00 Base Administration
Commercial - Plus Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Administration
Plus Rate for 0 - 15,000 Gallons $3.11 Administration
Plus Rate for 15,001 - 30,000 Gallons $3.26 Administration
Plus Rate for 30,001 - 50,000 Gallon $3.77 Administration
Plus Rate for 50,001 - 80,000 Gallons $5.00 Administration
Plus Rate for 80,001 + Gallons $6.63 Administration
Water Usage For metered non-irrigation (domestic) consumption Administration
Hotel / Motel - Quarterly Rate $25.00 Base Administration
Hotel / Motel - Plus Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Administration
Plus Rate for 0 -30,000 Gallons $3.11 Administration
Plus Rate for 30,001 - 50,000 Gallons $3.26 Administration
Plus Rate for 50,001 + Gallons $4.00 Administration
Water Usage Delinquent Accounts Administration
Regular 6% per quarter Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if certified to County for
collection with taxes Administration
Additional fees apply to larger sized meters
City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
Storm Water 10% per year Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if certified to County for
collection with taxes Administration
Bulk Water Purchase Administration
Water from Hydrant $100.00 minumum Plus $3.26/additional 1,000 gallons Administration
Sod Installation (New Construction)
$100.00 minumum Plus $3.26 per 1,000 gallons. Good for up to 45 days from sod
install. Residents must contact the City in advance.Administration
Swimming Pool Fill $100.00 minumum Plus $3.26 per 1,000 gallons. Good for up to 45 days from sod ins Administration
Wind Generator $850.00 $2,000.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Wireless Communication Permit $500.00 $6,000.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Zoning Amendment (Text or Map)$1,245.00 $2,500.00 Escrow Planning
Zoning Certification Letter $25.00 Planning
Zoning Permit - Certificate of Zoning Compliance Planning
Accessory Structures < 200 SF $75.00 Planning
Fence (less than 6')$75.00 Planning
Swimming Pool $75.00 Planning
Other $75.00
Definition of Terms
Approved by CC 1.3.17; effective 1.1.17
**Security: City will retain a security escrow to ensure completion of work as directed by the approved permit/application and compliance with the State Building Code and the City of Lake Elmo
Municipal Code.
*Fee Escrow: City will maintain a fee escrow to cover all City review costs. Application fees include all professional fees and expenses incurred by the City.