8.e) Building Official/Maintenance Supervisor • � � ��:
Council Report
July 2010
Steve Thorp
Scandia Code Official
BUILDING INFORMATION:
• #permits issued: July= 10 YTD=71
• # new residential units: 2 YTD=S
• Totals for July 2010
a) Valuation=$414,315.00 YTD=$1408502.00
b) Permit Fees=$3,700.55 YTD=$16,908.95
c) Plan Review Fees=$2,202.20 YTD=$6,602.81
d) Other Fees=$399.00 YTD=$1004.00
Total Fees Generated= $6,301.75 YTD=$24,515.76
CODE ENFORCEMENT/ZONING ACTIONS:
• TOTAL ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS: 98
1. court action: 0
2. actively pursuing: 29
3. closed cases: 65
• new cases:24 for the month of July;
• 10 Exterior Storage violations, 1 Farm Animal violations, 11 potentially dangerous dog and 2
miscellaneous cases.
PUBLIC WORKS
Equipment:
• Boom flail mower continues to have problems, it should take about 10 days before the new one can
be delivered after Council approval;
Streets:
• Rain has hampered the effort to mow the road shoulders but all of the roadways should be completed
around mid August. In a normal season, it takes approximately 160 hours to mow all of the street
ditches the first time;
• Barricades have not been mowed leaving some hard to see, weed killing around the barricades will
happen near the middle of August;
• Rain has also increased the grading of gravel roads, Pilar, 197`h (Copas) and 205th (Loghouse
Landing) have needed increased attention;
• Shoulder work has taken a back seat to mowing. 220th east of Highway 95 was washed out
undermining the asphalt, this was remedied;
• Patching of areas is occurring and the current project will be at 199`" and Parkview Ave and a future
project will occur on Meadowbrook about '/2 mile south of 205`n;
• Storms have caused a fair amount of tree removal and a thanks should be given to the Scandia Fire
Department personnel who were out clearing trees.
Safety:
• Continuing towards compliance with OSHA regulations and have started weekly staff ineetings to
address issues;
• One full set of chainsaw chaps, helmet, face protector and ear guards has been purchased. A second
full set will be purchased for each truck.
Sewer/Water:
• Meeting was held regarding the Uptown Sewer system on July 12`h. The system is being used at its
design capacity and steps will be needed to be taken to prepare for a new system.
Buildings:
• The front entrance area of the Community Center will need maintenance and will be attended to
before Scandia Taco Daze.
• The overhead garage doors in the old shop building will need to be replaced as well as several
service doors into it and the Community Center.
• Trying to obtain quotes for the Salt Shelter. Currently only 2 quotes have been submitted.
Parks:
• Addressing some of the Park maintenance issues including the lighted ballfield bleachers and
playground, tennis courts;
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING:
• Tii Gavo has MPCA approval to operate their septic system, completion of the project is scheduled
for July 31, 2010. This is still ongoing and the beach house buildings are near completion;
• Plan submittal for the Scandia Clinic;
• Meeting regarding the design criteria for the Scandia Plaza.
ZONING:
• Attended Development Code committee meetings;
• Ongoing inspections for the Tiller and Bracht Gravel mines. The Tiller site has not gotten through to
the south into Dresel's old site nor have they done anymore dredging into the water table. Bracht
continues to reclaim their site.
ENGINEERING:
� Several ROW permits were issued to utility contractors;
• Preparation for the street resurfacing to occur near the end of the month.
PARKS:
• Lilleskogen Park brush pick up after the Park's Committee cleaned up some invasive trees. Waiting
for a period with minimal rain to get in and spray the canary grass to allow for the planting of native
species but have yet to find an appropriate time.
Daily Activities:
• Building inspections;
• Zoning inspections;
• 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;
• Continuing education to maintain certifications for Wetland Conservation Act, Building Official,
Water Operator and other licenses that may be required;
• Safety training per the League of MN Cities Insurance.
City of Scandia
Code Official's Report
June 2010
PERMITS
Permit# Date Address Owner Work Valuation
10-062 7/7/2010 19323 Orwell Ave Hubert window re lacement $20,000.00
10-063 7/12/2010 23409 Lofton Ave Smith new construction/demo $126,500.00
10-064 7/13/2010 15139 197th St Fiedt ool deck $5,000.00
10-065 7l14/2010 14717 197th St Christenson Porch recon& ara e $16,000.00
10-066 7l14/2010 23530 Melanie Tr Leiter ara e add'n&deck roof $14,000.00
10-067 7/15/2010 21114 Newber Ave 10 Star Home new construction IRC-1 $211,000.00
10-068 7/22/2010 10966 185th St Kline Porch reconstruct) $5,900.00
10-069 7/29/2010 22080 Kirk Ave Burke roof $9,000.00
10-070 7/28/2010 21810 Olinda Lane Good ear window re lacement $6,915.00
FEES Permit Fee Plan Review Fee Other Total
Permit#
10-062 $100.00 $100.00
10-063 $1,139.35 $740.60 $200.00 $2,079.95
10-064 $99.50 $99.50
10-065 $279.25 $181.50 $460.75
10-066 $237.25 $154.20 $391.45
10-067 $1,620.95 $1,053.60 $199.00 $2,873.55
10-068 $125.25 $72.30 $197.55
10-069 $99.50 $99.50
10-070 $99.50 $99.50
$3,700.55 $2,202.20 $399.00 $6,301.75
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City of Scandia
Code Official's Report
June 2010
Letters of Credit
ame urpose ate issue nitia amount urrent a ance xpira ion
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
to be renewed
Childers variance 12/6/05 $ 30,000.00 $ 5,000.00 6/6/2011