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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000042_pg346December 13, 1976 Page 12 Administrator Achen stated that the Council may want to adopt regulations for mobile homes now and adopt the tie down standards when a public hearing has been held. He had hoped to make the news paper reporter aware of this tonight so it could have been published. Councilmember Shelquist questioned the last paragraph which requires a building permit. He asked how the value of this type of work would be determined. Administrator Achen stated that the same measures of value would be used as for other permits. This would probably be a minimum permit. Councilnember Shelquist suggested that the building permit requirement be put in Chapter 59. Councilmember Baumgartner asked if the City would be putting them- selves in a liable position by getting involved with requiring a permit, since the City inspector will have to say if the tie downs are correct or not. Administrator Achen stated that the same thing happens when .other permits are taken out. The ordinance would not be any good if it does not require the work to be inspected. Attorney Meyers stated that there is liability if the inspector is negligent in his work. Councilmember Baumgartner asked how the City would test the tie downs to see if it will hold. Attorney Meyers stated that the City does not have to do this. The City would be responsible to see that the state requirements are followed. This is the ins-)Ictors job. MSP (Rowley- Baumgartner) to set a public hearing on January 24, 1977 at B:3r) p.m. for the tie down provision in Chapter 43, with posted notice in the trailer courts. 5 ayes Administrator Achen asked what the Council woul d like the staff to do in way of preparing something about the standards. Councilmember Baumgartner suggested that someone from the State department attend the public hearing to answer questions. AdministratorAc "en stated that the State standards have not been adopted yet. Councilmember Baumgartner asked if this matter could be held over until the standards are approved 5y the State. mayor Pickar suggested that the public hearing be set for lanuar- ?4th, and the Council can discuss this further on January 1n, when they wi l l know, more about it. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIVE DATA PROCESSING SYSTE" Admi ni strator Achen explained that thi s agreement wi 11 establish a joint data processing system which purchases computer time and services from Ramsey County.