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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000037_pg153-2- August 11, 1975 1) was the driveway contractor licensed to work in the City, and 2) inspection department will check to see if a permit was taken out. The matter was referred to the administrator to follow up. Administrator Achen told Mr. McCann to contact the building inspector on Wednesday or Thursday and instructed him to send or bring in his contract with the driveway company to the building inspection department. Attorney Meyers read the proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 59 regulating building permits. Considerable discussion ensued in regard to fences. Council felt that because fence installations created so much additional work for the building inspector especially in regard to lot line disputes that the ordinance should be written to relieve the need for additional time and money spent on this issue by the inspection department. Mayor Johnson suggested that Subdivision 2.8 should read "erection of any property line fence or fence within two feet of any property line regardless of the valuation of the work ". Councilman Baumgartner said that Subdivision 2.8 should read "erection of any lot line fences regardless of the vaulation of the work." Administrator Achen said in making their decision on the ordinance Council should consider if the City is serving the community needs as far as health, welfare and safety. In this instance, the front yard public right of way, aesthetic considerations, very high rear fences and side lot fence arguments about lot lines. Attorney Meyers felt it may be best to require persons to provide a survey when installing fences. MSP (Hodges - Pickar) to approve Ordinance 232 amending the municipal code of Mounds View by repealing Chapter 59 entitled permit fees and adopting a new Chapter 59 entitled "Building Permits and Fees ". Administrator Achen presented a proposed resolution establishing building permit fees. Council felt that fence permit fees should be $21.00 instead of $6.00 to cover the cost that fences create for the inspection department. MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to approve Resolution No. 684 establishing permit fees pursuant to Chapter 59.02. 3 Ayes Baumgartner Abstained