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111 <br /> 3 . Installing a fire place, chimney, or wood stove <br /> 4 . Finishing rooms in a basement <br /> 5 . Adding a garage or room <br /> 6 . Replacing a window <br /> 7 . Doing electrical work or installing plumbing <br /> 8 . Changing or installing heating or air conditioning <br /> 9 . Constructing retaining walls or swimming pools <br /> It is not necessary to get a permit to: <br /> 1. Replace cabinets in your kitchen or elsewhere <br /> 2 . Install carpet or other floor coverings <br /> 3 . Install wallpaper or paneling in finished surfaces <br /> 4. Redecorate without structural changes <br /> 5 . Build a doghouse or playhouse <br /> Hiring a Contractor <br /> If you are planning improvements to your property and <br /> don't want to do the work yourself, here are some suggestions <br /> to help you select a contractor: <br /> • 1. The City does not recommend contractors, however, it <br /> does maintain a list of currently licensed <br /> contractors in the City. Be sure to require that <br /> the contractor used has a current license issued by <br /> the State of Minnesota. <br /> 2. Find out how long the contractor has been in <br /> business in the area. <br /> 3. Check references; make sure they are valid. <br /> 4. Check with the Better Business Bureau at 647-7700 to <br /> - - <br /> Ary crap ain s ave • -en regis ere. agains <br /> the contractor. <br /> 5. Check to be sure that they have insurance coverage <br /> and are bonded. <br /> Doing it Yourself <br /> For projects you want to do yourself, check with the <br /> building division of the Community Development Department at <br /> 784-3055 . <br /> • <br /> 22 <br />