Minutes - Council Work Session - 08/05/2003

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Councilmember Kurak stated that the City currently does not have a fee schedule for some of the larger buildings that will be constructed within Town Center and inquired if that is something that should be established. Finance Officer Lund explained that the City follows the state building code when collecting fees. Councilmember Kurak noted that there will be a lot of money coming in to the City in permit fees from the Town Center. Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler noted that not all of the inspections would happen in- house, some of the inspections will have to be contracted out. Councilmember Elvig inquired if the City charges a management fee for any work that is outsourced for a development. Finance Officer Lund replied no, explaining that the fee is passed directly on to the developer. Councilmember Elvig stated that the City should be collecting a fee for managing the outsourcing. City Administrator Norman stated that he thought that the administration fee was a good suggestion. Councilmember Elvig inquired as to why they were projecting less revenue from plan check fees in 2004. Finance Officer Lund explained that she has to base the amount on developments currently proposed for 2004. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the City was locked into what the State allows them to charge for building permit fees or can the City establish their own fees. Community Development Director Frolik explained that starting next year the City can set their own fees, but the State will make their recommendations. Councilmember Zimmerman requested that staff review what other cities are charging for permit fees and if the State has any control over the fees charged. Finance Officer Lund presented a survey of what communities in the metropolitan area are charging in park dedication fees. Mayor Gamec requested that staff research what the surrounding communities charge for trail fees and park dedication. City Council Work Session/August 5, 2003 Page 4 of 11