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Council Report
December 2010
Steve Thorp
Scandia Building Official/Maintenance Supervisor
BUILDING INFORMATION:
• #permits issued: DecembeY= 11 YTD=154
• # new residential units: 0 YTD=10
• Totals for December 2010
a) Valuation=$226,924.00 YTD=$3,971,517.50
b) Permit Fees=$2,467.30 YTD=$40,205.10
c) Plan Review Fees=$805.80 YTD=$17,514.46
d) Other Fees=$0 YTD=$2,761.45
Total Fees Generated= $3,273.10 YTD=$60,335.71
CODE ENFORCEMENT/ZONING ACTIONS:
• TOTAL ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS: 108
1. court action: 0
2. actively pursuing: 25
3. closed cases: 83
• new cases: 2 for the month of December;
• 6 Exterior Storage violations, 12 potentially dangerous dog and 6 miscellaneous cases, 1 case
involving Scenic Riverway violations which will require a permit for cutting of trees.
PUBLIC WORKS
EQUIPMENT:
• A new Ford F250 regular cab has been ordered, a VIN number has been issued and tentative
delivery is scheduled for late January. The truck will still need a light bar, plow and bed liner
installed after delivery.
STREETS:
• Snow plow meeting on January 11 th 2011 was attended by all full time staff and issues were
identified. A second meeting will occur in February with a goal of having a snow plowing
policy in place that is better understood;
SAFETY:
• Weekly meetings as well as monthly Safety committee meetings to attain OSHA compliance;
• Plow truck operators checklist is being developed for the pick up trucks and will be along the
lines of the MNDOT requirements for the larger trucks.
SEWER/WATER:
• A second round of collection samples will be taken from the Elim parking lot lift tank.
BUILDINGS:
• Salt shed is up except for the fabric door which has been ordered and should arrive soon.
PARK MAINTENANCE:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING:
• Tii Gavo is working with the WC Soil Conservation District and CMSC Watershed District to
finish up with their items so that the project can be completed early spring of 201 l.
Addressing the drainage system will be the main focus of the Developer along with the punch
list given them by our Engineer;
• An application was made for a CUP regarding a 150' cell phone tower.
ZONING:
• Discussed the areas where towers can be placed with an AT&T representative and residents
who are concerned about the placement of a tower. Plans for a second tower are in the works
for the eastern portion of the City. The placement of this tower has generated a lot of concerns
and questions even before application has been made for a CUP.
ENGINEERING:
PARKS:
DAILY ACTIVITIES
• Building and Zoning inspections;
� Coordinating projects for Public Works;
• Review of permits for the excavation into the ROW by Utility companies.
• Resident interaction including phone calls, emails and in person regarding zoning,planning
and building issues as well as calls regarding street maintenance;
• Continuing education to maintain certifications for Wetland Conservation Act, Building
Official, Water Operator and other licenses that may be required;
• Training for the implementation of the sign reflectivity requirements ongoing;
• Safety training per the League of MN Cities Insurance Trust.
City of Scandia .
Code Official's Report
November 2010
PERMITS
Permit# Date Address Owner Work Valuation
10-144 12/1/10/10 14842 Oakhill Rd Considine window replacement $8,000.00
10-145 12/1/2010 15280 Pilar Rd Hadland solar anels $5,700.00
10-146 12/9/2010 14160 236th St Hurlburt window re lacement $18,200.00
10-147 12/9/2010 21650 Penfield Ave Karwoski roof repair $2,731.00
10-148 12/9/2010 21190 Ozark Ave Jamb Arch mechanical s stems $30,000.00
10-149 12/15/2010 19707 St Croix Tr Duncan interior remodel $10,000.00
10-150 12/16/2010 18543 Lan I Ave Winter trusses and roof $8,000.00
10-151 12/17/2010 21190 Ozark Ave Securit St. Bank interior finish $115,000.00
10-152 12/23/2010 14115 240th St schweitzer window replacement $16,093.00
10-153 12/23/2010 14071 Scandia Tr Bastians fireplaces $9,200.00
10-154 12/27/2010 21097 Meadowbrook Cir Nelson basement finish $4,000.00
$226,924.00
FEES Permit Fee Plan Review Fee Other Total
Permit#
10-144 $99.50
10-145 $99.50
10-146 $99.50
10-147 $99.50
10-148 $431.65
10-149 $99.50
10-150 $167.50 $108.90
10-151 $1,072.15 $696.90
10-152 $99.50
10-153 $99.50
10-154 $99.50
$2,467.30 $805.80 $3,273.10
City of Scandia
Code Official's Report
November 2010
Letters of Credit
Name Purpose Date issued Initial amount Current balance Expiration
Tii Gavo construction 6/28/07 $ 1,514,344.00 $ 65,000.00 6/28/2011
auto-renewal
Tii Gavo landsca e 6/28/07 $ 177,687.00 $ 120,000.00 6/28/2011
auto-renewal
Old
Marine
Estates improvements 7/23/08 $ 5,300.00 $ 5,300.00 7/23/2011
Childers variance 12/6/05 $ 30,000.00 $ 5,000.00 6/6/2011