HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000043_pg088April 25, 1977 Page 10
Admin. Achen stated that Council was not aware, at the time the
budgets were planned, that money would be available so they were
not able to budget for it. It also was not certain at that time
if LAWCON funding could come through or not.
BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED CONTRACTORS. The staff has
not yet developed an adequate alternative to the present contractors'
bond requirements. Discussions with bonding agents indicate the
cost of regular contractors' license bonds is about $20 per thousand
and of the more rigorous bond, such as the City of Mounds View
requires, about $50 per thousand. Due to the complexity of the
issue, staff desires additional time to come up with a solution.
In the meantime they recommend the current requirements continue
to be enforced. Staff will have a report and recommendation
on the matter prior to the beginning of the next license year,
July 1, 1977.
Allen Zepper, 5255 Irondale Road, stated that he has checked into
getting bonded and that he must have a CPA do a profit and loss
statement for his company before he can be bonded. Mr. Zepper
stated that there are several contractors coming in and doing
their work and quickly leaving without getting a permit.
Admin. Achen suggested that next year certain types of contractors
not be required to have bonds. He does not know how to make a
favorable decision for Mr. Zepper and still be equitable to
other contractors who have secured the bond. He could post cash
in lieu of the bond, but he would still be required to post $1,000.
Mr. Zepper mentioned that the City cashed his check for his license
and then did not allow him to work. Admin. Achen clarified the
situation by saying that Mr. Zepper does possess the license he
applied for, but he has not been able to get the permits that are
required before he can work in the City.
Concern was expressed by all present, but it was felt that it .
would not be fair under the circumstances to make an allowance
for Mr. Zepper only.
NORTHWEST SUBURBAN YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FUTURE ORGANIZATION AND
FUNDING. A presentation was made last week by the Northwest
Suburban Youth Service Bureau and there was discussion at that
time of the funding of the Youth Service Bureau. They are looking
for an answer as to a support /non- support position from the Council.
Mayor Pickar stated that he belives the Bureau is doing a lot of
things for the amount of money that they have to operate with.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he felt that as long as the
Bureau does not duplicate other agencies' efforts it is a very
worthwhile organization. It is a necessity from the school
district's point of view.