HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987.12.21 RESO 1987-0067RESOLUTION 1987-67
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE INCREASE IN CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN 1988.
WHEREAS, The City of Hugo has experienced a growth in population as well
as increase in building permits and land use changes in the last several
years, and
WHEREAS, The City continues to experience cases of building construction
without securing the required permits, and
WHEREAS, The City has continued to receive requests from contractors and
residents regarding the need for inspection services during regular city
hall business hours, and
WHEREAS, The City is unable to provide follow-up an special use permits
because of the limited code enforcement service availableo and
WHEREAS, There is an increased need for technical assistance and direct
daily contact with builders and developers by qualified inspectors during
city hall office hours, and
WHEREAS, Communications between part-time inspectors and city staff has
been limited because of the difference in work hours and access to city
records, and
WHEREAS, The Hugo Planning Commission has repeatedly indicated its concern
for needed follow-up on land use decisions to assure compliance with
commission and council approvals, and
WHEREAS, The city has budgeted funds for an increase in code enforcement
services during the 1988 fiscal year;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hugo,
Washington County, Minnesota, that a code enforcement/building inspector
position is hereby established and the City Administrator be directed to
proceed as follows:
1. Contact the city building inspector to discuss his interest in
providing code enforcement services to the City of Hugo based on a
schedule that would include normal city hall business hours.
2. Prepare advertisement for publication requesting applications for a
full-time code enforcement position with the City of Hugo based on the
approved job description for said position.
Upon roll call, the following members voted AYE: Arthur Potts, Robert
Olson, Deane Vail, George Atkinson
Upon roll call, the following members voted NAY: Theodora Peltier
ADOPTED AND PASSED THIS 21ST DAY OF DEC ER, i e7.
eor kiAsonq Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary Creager, City
Clerk