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DATE: December 5, 2017
REGULAR
ITEM # 17
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Brian A. Swanson – Finance Director AGENDA ITEM: 2018 Fee Schedule REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
Based on a previous City Council item on the 2018 Utility Budgets, staff outlined that fee adjustments would be brought forth for City Council consideration. As such, the City’s 2018 Fee Schedule will need to be adopted if the fee adjustments are approved.
ISSUES BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) Does the City Council have any questions regarding the 2018 Proposed Utility Rates? 2) Does the City Council have any questions regarding the change to the new sod installation credit or removal of the bulk water swimming pool fill?
3) Would the City Council desire to approve the 2018 Fee Schedule? DISCUSSION: Since the last fee schedule amendment on September 5, 2017, the only fee changes being proposed pertain to utilities, which are from the Utility Financial Management Plan presented by Northland
Securities at the October 3rd regular City Council meeting and City Council direction at the November 14th workshop. Below are some basic recommendations:
1) Water Fund – Proposed three percent (3%) rate increase across the base and variable rates compared from the 2017 Adopted to 2018 Proposed. Water Availability Charge (WAC) and the Water Connection Charge would remain the same.
2) Sewer Fund – Proposed one percent (1%) rate increase for the commercial usage, residential usage, and residential base fee, compared from the 2017 Adopted to 2018
Proposed. Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) and the Sewer Connection Charge would remain the same.
3) Storm Water Fund – Service fee would increase by five dollars ($5.00) from the 2017 Adopted to 2018 Proposed. Other Water Fund Changes – New Sod Installation and Swimming Pool Fill From the November 14th workshop, the City Council discussed the new sod installation and swimming
pool bulk water purchases, with the former asking for a staff recommendation, and the latter providing direction. As such, here is information pertaining to each:
1) New Sod Installation – Based on City Council discussion, staff is recommending a one-time $40.00 credit be applied to the utility bill at the time of the sod installation for customers that contact the City requesting it. This recommendation is derived from the average credit applied in
2017 to customers of $41.59. 2) Swimming Pool Fill – Per City Council direction, staff is eliminating the bulk water swimming
pool fill fee. Water will now be billed based on the actual usage and whichever tier the usage corresponds to. Attachment #1 outlines the complete list of utility changes being proposed to the fee schedule, which is consistent with the attached 2018 Fee Schedule. Attachment #2 outlines a sample residential property owner not on the 201 system, who has water, sewer and storm water charges, comparing the existing 2017 Utility rates to the 2018 Proposed Utility rates. Based on the attachment, the sample residential property not on the 201 system would see an annual total increase of $17.24.
FISCAL IMPACT: By adopting the utility rates prosed in the 2018 Fee Schedule, this will be consistent with the long range
financial management plan for the utility funds and working to achieve long-term sustainability. Regular review of the plan and utility rates are crucial to achieving the goal of long-term sustainability in the Water, Sewer and Storm Water funds for the City.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Ordinance 08-191, adopted the 2018 City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule. 2) Adopt Resolution 2017-137 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance 08-191 By Title and Summary. ATTACHMENTS: 1) 2017 Adopted and 2018 Proposed Utility Rates 2) 2018 Proposed Utility Rates – Impact on Non-201 Residential Property 3) Ordinance 08-191, amending the 2018 City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule. 4) Resolution 2017-137 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance 08-191 By Title and Summary. 5) 2018 City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
2017 Adopted and 2018 Proposed Utility Charges
December 5, 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE 2018 PROPOSED
CHANGE FROM
2017 TO 2018 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SAC Charge (City) (Sewer Availability Charge)$3,000.00 $3,000.00 0.00%
Per REC Unit: collected at time of plat for new lot. This fee may
be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing
structures.
SAC Charge (Met Council) (Sewer Availability Charge)$2,485.00 $2,485.00 0.00%
Per REC Unit: $2,485.00 to Met Council at time of
connection.
Sewer Connection Charge $1,000.00 $1,000.00 0.00%
Per REC Unit collected at time of plat for new lot. This fee
maybe deferred through special assessment for parcels
with existing structures.
Sewer Lateral Benefit Charge $11,000.00 $11,300.00 2.73%
Per REC Unit connecting to a Trunk Sewer Main and that
has never been assessed.
Sewer Base Charge – Residential – Non 201 Off Site $52.50 per quarter $53.03 per quarter 1.00%Allowance of 10,000 gallons (10 Units) per quarter
Sewer Rate $4.50/1,000 Gal $4.55/1,000 Gal 1.00%
201 Off-Site Maintenance Fee $75.00/unit/quarter $75.75/unit/quarter 1.00%
Surface Water
Residential $50.00 $55.00 10.00%
Non-Residential (Commercial etc.)$50.00 $55.00 10.00%Utility rate factor per code
Review Fee $125.00 $137.50 10.00%$82.50 Review/$55 Storm Water Fund
Water Availability Charge (WAC)$3,000.00 $3,000.00 0.00%
Per REC Unit; collected at time of plat for new lot. This fee
may be deferred through special assessment for parcels
with existing structures.
Water Connection Charge $1,000.00 $1,000.00 0.00%
Per REC Unit, collected at time of plat for new lot. This fee
may be deferred through special assessment for parcels
with existing structures.
Water Equipment/Set up
Meter (3/4" or less)$350.00 $360.50 3.00%Additional fees apply to larger sized meters
Driveway Curb Stop Lid $100.00 $103.00 3.00%Additional fees apply to larger sized meters
Disconnect Service $80.00 $82.40 3.00%Additional fees apply to larger sized meters
Reconnect Service $80.00 $82.40 3.00%Additional fees apply to larger sized meters
Water Lateral Benefit Charge $5,800.00 $5,800.00 0.00%
Per REC Unit connecting to a Trunk Water Main and that
has never been assessed.
Water Usage
Residential - Quarterly Rate $20.00 Base $20.60 Base 3.00%
Residential - Plus Rate per 1,000 Gallons
Plus Rate for 0-15,000 Gallons $2.00 $2.06 3.00%
Plus Rate for 15,001-30,000 Gallons $2.40 $2.47 3.00%
Plus Rate for 30,001-50,000 Gallons $2.88 $2.97 3.00%
Plus Rate for 50,001-80,000 Gallons $3.46 $3.56 3.00%
Plus Rate for 80,001 + Gallons $4.15 $4.27 3.00%
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
2017 Adopted and 2018 Proposed Utility Charges
December 5, 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE 2018 PROPOSED
CHANGE FROM
2017 TO 2018 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Water Usage
Commercial - Quarterly Rate $25.00 Base $25.75 Base 3.00%
Commercial - Plus Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
Plus Rate for 0 - 15,000 Gallons $3.11 $3.20 3.00%
Plus Rate for 15,001 - 30,000 Gallons $3.26 $3.36 3.00%
Plus Rate for 30,001 - 50,000 Gallon $3.77 $3.88 3.00%
Plus Rate for 50,001 - 80,000 Gallons $5.00 $5.15 3.00%
Plus Rate for 80,001 + Gallons $6.63 $6.83 3.00%
Water Usage
Hotel / Motel - Quarterly Rate $25.00 Base $25.75 Base 3.00%For metered non-irrigation (domestic) consumption
Hotel / Motel - Plus Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
Plus Rate for 0 -30,000 Gallons $3.11 $3.20 3.00%For metered non-irrigation (domestic) consumption
Plus Rate for 30,001 - 50,000 Gallons $3.26 $3.36 3.00%For metered non-irrigation (domestic) consumption
Plus Rate for 50,001 + Gallons $4.00 $4.12 3.00%For metered non-irrigation (domestic) consumption
Water Usage Delinquent Accounts
Regular 6% per quarter 6% per quarter 0.00%
Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if certified to
County for collection with property taxes.
Storm Water 10% per year 10% per year 0.00%
Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if certified to
County for collection with property taxes.
Bulk Water Purchase
Water from Hydrant $100.00 minimum $103.00 minimum 3.00%Plus $3.36/additional 1,000 gallons
Sod Installation (New Construction)$100.00 minimum $40.00 one-time credit N/A Applied to utility bill at time of installation
Swimming Pool Fill $100.00 minimum Eliminated N/A Elminated per City Council direction
Considered by City Council - 12-5-17
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
ESTIMATED UTILITY BILL
ACTUAL 2017 AND PROPOSED 2018
December 5, 2017
Household Size 4
Water units per quarter (per thousand gallons)24
Sewer base units allowance (per thousand gallons)10
Sewer consumption units 8
Actual Proposed Dollar
Service Type 2017 2018 Change
Water
Per unit rate - Tier 1 - 0 -15 Units 2.00$ 2.06$ 0.06$
Per unit rate - Tier 2 - 16 - 30 Units 2.40 2.47 0.07
Base Fee 20.00$ 20.60$ 0.60$
Consumption Charge Tier 1 30.00 30.90 0.90
Consumption Charge Tier 2 21.60 22.23 0.63
Water Quarterly Bill 71.60$ 73.73$ 2.13$
Sewer - Non 201 Property
Per unit 4.50$ 4.55$ 0.05$
Base Fee - First 10 units 52.50$ 53.03$ 0.53$
Consumption - Amount over 10 units 36.00 36.40 0.40
Sewer Quarterly Bill 88.50$ 89.43$ 0.93$
Total Water and Sewer Quarterly Bill 160.10$ 163.16$ 3.06$
Storm Sewer
Annual Service Fee 50.00$ 55.00$ 5.00$
Total Annual Storm Sewer Bill 50.00$ 55.00$ 5.00$
Total Annual Utility Bill Cost - Water, Sewer, and Storm 690.40$ 707.64$ 17.24$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 08-191
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A 2018 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 for all billings rendered after December 31, 2017, and upon adoption and publication in the official newspaper of the
City of Lake Elmo.
SECTION V. Adoption Date. This Ordinance No. 08-191 was adopted on this 5th day of December, 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. 2017-137 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 08-191 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo has adopted Ordinance No. 08-191, 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. 08-191 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. 08-191, which adopts the City’s 2018 Fee Schedule.
The full text of Ordinance No. 08-191 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: December 5, 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 - 2018 Fee Schedule
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2018 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES 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 Regulations * State Sur Charge Collected per MN Statute 326B.148 on all
permits Building
Building Permit Fee Schedule
Total Valuation
$1.00 to $500.00 $29.50 Building
$501.00 to $2,000.00 Building
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 Building
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 Building
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 Building
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 Building
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 Building
$1,000,001.00 and up Building
Planning and Zoning Compliance Review and Verification $100.00 Building
Plan Review Fee 65% of building permit fee Building
Plan review for similar plans 25% of normal building permit fee (MN Rules 1300.0160 subp. 5)Building
Single Family Decks Fee based on Valuation Building
Single Family Residential Basement Finish Fee Based on Valuation Building
Swimming Pool In-Ground $150.00 Building
Swimming Pool Above-Ground $75.00 Building
Reinspection Fee $75.00 Building
Inspection outside normal business hours $120.00 per hour - 2 hour minimum Building
Investigation fee - work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Building
Replace Inspection Record Card $25.00 Building
Additional Plan Review required by changes, addendum or
revisions to plans $75.00 per hour, one hour minimum Building
Building Demolition - Residential $200.00 Building
$3,886.65 for the first $500,000.00 + $5.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00.
$6,636.65 for the first $1,000,000.00 + $4.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof.
$28.00 for the first $500.00 plus $3.70 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to
and including $2,000.00.
$83.50 for the first $2,000.00 + $16.55 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to
and including $25,000.00.
$464.15 for the first $25,000.00 + $12.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof,
to and including $50,000.00.
$764.15 for the first $50,000.00 + $8.45 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof,
to and including $100,000.00.
$1,186.65 for the first $100,000.00 + $6.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, to and including $500,000.00.
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2018 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES DEPARTMENT
Building Demolition - Commercial $300.00 Building
Fuel Tank Removal (Underground)$250.00 Building
Fuel Tank Installation 2% Value of the work Building
Roofing - Residential Fee Based on Valuation Building
Roofing - Commercial Fee Based on Valuation Building
Siding - Residential Fee Based on Valuation Building
Siding - Commercial Fee Based on Valuation Building
Retaining Walls over 4'Fee Based on Valuation Building
Commercial Plumbing $60.00 per unit, Up to 3 Units or 1.5% Value of work, whichever is greater Building
Residential Plumbing $60.00 per Unit, max fee $180.00 Building
Sewer Service Installation Inspection $60.00 Building
Water Service Installation Inspection $60.00 Building
Sewer & Water Service Installation Inspection when completed
together $60.00 Building
Investigation fee - Plumbing work started without required
permit Equal to permit fee amount Building
Commercial HVAC $60.00 per unit, Up to 3 Units or 1.5% Value of work, whichever is greater Building
Residential HVAC $60.00 per Unit, max fee $180.00 Building
Fireplace Installation $60 per unit Building
Investigation fee - HVAC work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Building
Manufactured Home Move In $200.00 Building
Manufactured Home Move Out $200.00 Building
Moving House or Primary Structure into the City 2% Value of the Work plus security amount determined by the Building Official Building
Moving Accessory Structure into the City 2% Value of the Work plus security amount determined by the Building Official Building
Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems 2% Value, $100.00 minimum Building
Investigation fee - Fire Suppression work started without
required permit Equal to permit fee amount Building
Fire Alarm Systems 2% Value, $100.00 minimum Building
Investigation fee - Fire Alarm work started without required
permit Equal to permit fee amount Building
Annual Retail Consumer Fireworks (retailers only selling
fireworks)$350.00 Building
Annual Retail Consumer Fireworks (all other retailers)$100.00 Building
Outdoor Public Fireworks Display $150.00 Building
Residential Day Care Inspections $50.00 Building
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2018 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES DEPARTMENT
Residential Adult Care/Foster Care/Adoption Inspections $50.00 Building
Escrow Administration Fee $100.00 Building
New Single Family Dwelling Construction Escrow $2,000.00 Building
Two or more dwelling units per building Construction Escrow $1,000.00 per unit Building
Commercial/Industrial and Other structures $5,000.00 or amount detrmined by the Building Official 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
Driveway $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
Development Standards Specs/Details $55.00 Administration
Video reproduction $10.00 Administration
Culverts in Developments with Rural Section $160.00 Administration
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
Wireless Communication Facilities Fee Escrow $6,000.00. Flood
Plain Ordinance Fee Escrow $500.00 Land Use Escrow $2500
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2018 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES DEPARTMENT
Dog - duplicate license or tag $1.00 Licensing
Dog and Cat Impound fees
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 $2,500 Land Use escrow
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 as Determined by the Planning
Department Engineering
False Alarms (12 Month Period)* (*1-3 no charge)Fire
Residential Fire
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
Flood Plain District Delineation $500.00 Planning
Interim Use Permit (IUP)
Fee $1,050.00 $2,500.00 Escrow Planning
Renewal $300.00 Planning
Liquor License Licensing
All Impound Fees plus $20/day Boarding Fee
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2018 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES DEPARTMENT
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
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
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
Commercial $200.00 $500 Fee Escrow. Plus Security as Determined by the Planning
Department Planning
Platting
Sketch Plan Review (Subdivision)$500.00 $3,500 Fee Escrow Planning
Preliminary Plat (Subdivision)$1,850.00 $10,000 Fee Escrow Planning
Final Plat (Subdivision)$1,250.00 $8,000 Fee Escrow Planning
Planned Unit Development Planning
General Concept Plan $1,250.00 $7,500 Fee Escrow (Waive Subdivision Escrow)Planning
Development Stage Plan $1,850.00 $10,000 Fee Escrow (Waive Subdivision Escrow)Planning
Final Plat $1,250.00
$8,000 Fee Escrow (Waive Subdivision Escrow) and (City will
retain escrows to reimburse review costs for each stage of
Development)Planning
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2018 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES DEPARTMENT
Private Roads (Permitted only in AG zone)$150.00 Planning
Restictive Soils and Wetland Restoration Protection and
Preservation Permit $800.00 Planning
Returned Check (NSF)$25.00 Administration
Right-of-Way Permit
Annual Registration $200.00 $5,000 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
Small Wireless Permit Fee $275.00 Engineering
Permit Extension $100.00 Engineering
Delay Penalty (per calendar day)$25.00 Engineering
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
SAC Charge (Met Council) (Sewer Availability Charge)$2,485.00 Per REC Unit: $2,485 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 $11,300.00 Per REC Unit connecting to a Trunk Sewer Main and that has
never been assessed Engineering
Sewer Base Charge - Residential - Non 201 Off Site $53.03 per quarter Allowance of 10,000 gallons (10 Units) per quarter Administration
Sewer Rate $4.55/1,000 Gal Administration
201 Off-Site Maintenance Fee $75.75/unit/quarter Administration
Real Estate Searches $15.00/Search For special assessment or utility search Administration
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
Surface Water Administration
Residential $55.00 Administration
Non-Residential (Commercial etc.)$55.00 Utility rate factor per code Administration
Review Fee $137.50 $82.50 Review/$55 Storm Water Fund Administration
Vacations (Streets or Easements)Planning
Easements $515.00 $500 Fee Escrow Planning
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2018 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES DEPARTMENT
Streets $515.00 $500 Fee Escrow Planning
Variance $750.00 $500 Fee Escrow Planning
Shoreland Variance $1,500.00 $500 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
Water Equipment/Set up Administration
Meter (3/4" or less)$360.50 Administration
Driveway Curb Stop Lid $103.00 Administration
Disconnect Service $82.40 Administration
Reconnect Service $82.40 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 Base Rate $20.60 Base Administration
Residential - Plus Rate per 1,000 Gallons Administration
Plus Rate for 0-15,000 Gallons $2.06 Administration
Plus Rate for 15,001-30,000 Gallons $2.47 Administration
Plus Rate for 30,001-50,000 Gallons $2.97 Administration
Plus Rate for 50,001-80,000 Gallons $3.56 Administration
Plus Rate for 80,001 + Gallons $4.27 Administration
Water Usage Administration
Commercial - Quarterly Rate $25.75 Base Administration
Commercial - Plus Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Administration
Plus Rate for 0 - 15,000 Gallons $3.20 Administration
Plus Rate for 15,001 - 30,000 Gallons $3.36 Administration
Plus Rate for 30,001 - 50,000 Gallon $3.88 Administration
Plus Rate for 50,001 - 80,000 Gallons $5.15 Administration
Plus Rate for 80,001 + Gallons $6.83 Administration
Water Usage Administration
Hotel / Motel - Quarterly Rate $25.75 Base For metered non-irrigation (domestic) consumption Administration
Hotel / Motel - Plus Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Administration
Plus Rate for 0 -30,000 Gallons $3.20 Administration
Plus Rate for 30,001 - 50,000 Gallons $3.36 Administration
Additional fees apply to larger sized meters
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2018 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES DEPARTMENT
Plus Rate for 50,001 + Gallons $4.12 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
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 $103.00 minimum Plus $3.36/additional 1,000 gallons Administration
Sod Installation (New Construction)$40.00 one-time credit Applied to utility bill at time of installation Administration
Wind Generator $850.00 $2,000 Fee Escrow Planning
Wireless Communication Permit $500.00 $6,000 Fee Escrow Planning
Zoning Amendment (Text or Map)$1,245.00 $2,500 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
Other $75.00
Definition of Terms
Considered by City Council - 12-5-17
**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.
Asphalt/Concrete License Item and fee deleted
Fire Suppression License Item and fee deleted
Landscaping License Item and fee deleted
Fire Alarm Systems Fee changed from "$60; plus $5.00 surcharge; plus 1% of value" to "1.2% of value; plus $5.00 surcharge; Minimum $100"
Sprinkler System (Inspection Fee)Fee changed from "2% of value" to "1.2% of value; plus $5.00 surcharge; Minimum $100"
Fines for General Code Violations are as follows:
1st offense $100.00 for each violation
2nd offense $200.00 for each violation within one year from the first citation
3rd offense $500.00 for each violation within one year from the first citation
Fines for Building and Safety Code Violations are as follows:
1st offense $100.00 for each violation
2nd offense $500.00 for each violation within one year from the first citation
3rd offense $1000.00 for each violation within one year from the first citation
5/21/2013
Returned Check (NSF)$25.00
SAC Charge (City) (Sewer Availability Charge)$3,000.00
SAC Charge (Met Council) (Sewer Availability Charge)$2,435.00
Sewer Connection Charge $1,000.00
Sewer Lateral Benefit Charge $5,800.00
Water Availability Charge (WAC)$3,000.00
Water Connection Charge $1,000.00
Meter (3/4" or less)$300.00
Water Lateral Benefit Charge $5,800.00
Water Usage Delinquent Accounts
Regular 6% per quarter
Storm Water 10% per year
7/2/2013
Tree Contract $70.00
2013 FEE SCHEDULE MODIFICATIONS SUMMARY
4th offense or subsequent offenses may be subject to criminal prosecution or any other legal remedy available to the City. An administrative citation may also be issued independently or concurrent to any
other legal action taken by the City.
12/16/2015
GIS Scaled Aerial $25.00
Easement Encroachment $150.00
Fuel Tank Removal (Underground)$250.00
Inspection outside of business hours $100.00 (2 Hr. Min.)
Cancelled or Refunded Permits $25.00
Scaled Aerial Drawing $15.00
Site Plan Review $980.00
Surface Water
Review Fee $125.00
Zoning Certification Letter $25.00
Meter (3/4" or less)$350.00
Administration
Per REC Unit: collected at time of plat for new
lot or at time of connection for existing.EngineeringPer REC Unit: $2,435.00 to Met Council at time
of connection.Engineering
Per REC Unit EngineeringPer REC Unit connecting to a Trunk Sewer Main
and that has never been assessed Engineering
Per REC Unit; collected at time of plat for new
lot or at time of connection for existing.Engineering
Per REC Unit Administration
Additional fees apply to larger sized meters AdministrationPer REC Unit connecting to a Trunk Water Main
and that has never been assessed Engineering
Administration
Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if
certified to County for collection with taxes Administration
Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if
certified to County for collection with taxes Administration
Licensing
Administration
Staff & Recording Fee Planning
Plus $5.00 Surcharge (State Mandated)Administration
Building
Building
Planning
Planning
Administration
$75 Review/$50 Storm Water Fund Administration
Planning
Administration
2014 FEE SCHEDULE MODIFICATIONS SUMMARY
APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2013 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE MODIFICATION
Copies (B&W)$0.25 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost
of production Clarified to reflect state law.
Copies (Color)$0.50 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost
of production Clarified to reflect state law.
Copies (B&W) 11x17 $1.00 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost
of production Clarified to reflect state law.
Copies (Color) 11x17 $2.00 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost
of production Clarified to reflect state law.
Data DVD Fee $15.00 New fee. Previously included in Video
Reproduction fee.
City Street Maps (36x40)$20.00 Eliminated separate fee. Follow general
fee rate.
Plan Size Maps (Larger than 11x17)$20 $15 Fee lowered $5.00.
Code Book $160.00 Eliminated separate fee. Follow general
fee rate.
Code Book Sections 1,2,4,6-12,14 $12.00 Eliminated separate fee. Follow general
fee rate.
Code Book Section 3 $52.00 Eliminated separate fee. Follow general
fee rate.
Code Book Sections 5 & 13 $27.00 Eliminated separate fee. Follow general
fee rate.
Comprehensive Plan $125.00 Eliminated separate fee. Follow general
fee rate.
OP Ordinance $12.00 Eliminated separate fee. Follow general
fee rate.
Parks Plan $80.00 Eliminated separate fee. Follow general
fee rate.
Video reproduction $10.00 Fee lowered $25.00.
Dog License- late fee $2.50 per month Maximum $10 Maximum amount clarified.
Service Dogs License $5 No Charge Eliminated fee.
Application Fee $100.00 Fee includes one Therapist Clarified policy to reflect intention of
ordinance.
Massage Therapy Premises License Renewal $50.00 Fee includes one Therapist Clarified policy to reflect intention of
ordinance.
Massage Therapy License Amendment $50 $25 Fee lowered $25.00.
SAC Charge (Met Council) (Sewer Availability
Charge)$2435 $2485 Per REC Unit: $2,435.00 $2,485.00 to Met
Council at time of connection.
Metropolitan Council raised fee by $50
effective 1/1/2014.
Sod Installation (New Construction)$61.20 1st 5,000 Gal Up to 45 days. Resident must contact city in
advance.New fee.
2015 FEE SCHEDULE MODIFICATIONS SUMMARY
APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2014 FEE 2015 FEE NOTES MODIFICATION
Appeal (to Board of Adjustment and
Appeals)$150.00 $250.00 Increased to more accurately reflect
staff time and cost to city.
Cancelled or Refunded Building Permits $25.00 $25.00 Clarified that refunded permits are also
subject to fee.
Duplicate Inspection Card N/A $25.00
New Fee. Staff previously did not
collect for this service. Most
communities do.
Easement Encroachment $100.00 $150.00 Includes Recording Fee
Increased to more accurately reflect
staff time and cost to city inlcuding
recording costs.
GIS Scaled Aerial Map $15.00 $25.00 Increased to more accurately reflect
staff time and cost to city.
Inspection outside of business hours $70.00 (2 Hr. Min.)$100 (2 Hr. Min.)
Increased to more accurately reflect
staff time and cost to city. Also
encourages inspections during city
business hours.
Scaled Aerial Drawing $15.00 N/A Eliminated separate fee. Follow general
schedule.
Site Plan Review $980.00 N/A Eliminated separate fee. Follow general
schedule.
Surface Water Review Fee N/A $125.00 $75 Review/$50 Storm Water Fund.
New Fee. This one-time fee only applies
to new construction to monitor impact
to storm ponds.
Water Meter (3/4" or less)$300.00 $350.00 Increased to reflect actual cost to city.
Zoning Certification Letter N/A $25.00
New Fee. Staff previously did not
collect for this service. Most
communities do.