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City Engineer Himmer explained it is for new developers building new infrastructure so while <br /> the City is phasing out assessments to residents, this fee would be to developers to cover those <br /> costs. <br /> Councilmember Backous noted a correction to the staff report that the $100 administrative fee at <br /> 120 residential would be $12,000, not $1,200. <br /> Planning Intern Brama indicated he would make that correction. <br /> Councilmember Elvig asked about the street light fee. <br /> Public Works Director Olson explained the City hires Connexus to install City- issued street <br /> lights and three years operation and maintenance is required. Staff recommends keeping the <br /> three years of operation and maintenance fees but allow the developer to hire the contractor they <br /> want to use. The developer will still have to buy the streetlights and pay for installation but that <br /> work would not be done through the City. <br /> Councilmember Strommen asked whether a particular light would have to be installed. <br /> Public Works Director Olson answered in the affirmative and indicated the street light would <br /> have to meet City standards. <br /> Planning Intern Brama recommended traffic signs be shifted from the City to the developer at <br /> $225 per sign. Based on Scenario #2, this would reduce fees charged by the City to the <br /> developer by $3,375. Planning Intern Brama noted the Sewer Access Charge (SAC) <br /> administrative fee has been considered by the Council and reduced from $200 per address to $25 <br /> per address in 2012. <br /> Finance Officer Lund explained staff has to track SAC fees, submit reports to verify the building <br /> permit, submit reports, and cut the check to the Met Council. <br /> Councilmember Elvig asked why staff is recommending reducing that fee. <br /> Finance Officer Lund explained the fee was $200 per address but staff felt that fee was too high <br /> and a fee of $25 is more justifiable. <br /> Public Works Director Olson noted the Met Council charges $2,230 and the City added $200 to <br /> that fee to cover administrative costs. The City's portion went directly into the Sewer Fund. <br /> Finance Officer Lund explained all fees go into separate funds and the only fee related to the <br /> General Fund is the administrative fee for erosion control and the certificate of occupancy. <br /> Planning Intern Brama noted the Water /Sewer Trunk fee is listed but staff will not know the <br /> change until after the rate study is completed. <br /> City Council Work Session / November 22, 2011 <br /> Page 2 of 10 <br />