8.e) Building/Code Enforcement Official �/ �+[..-
Council Report
May 2009
Steve Thorp
Scandia Code Official
Building information:
• # permits issued: May= 33 YTD=61
• # new residential units: 0 YTD=1 + (1 started from 2008)
• Totals for May 2009
a) Valuation=$847,039.00 YTD=$477,255.00
b) Permit Fees=$4,123.55 YTD=$8,600.95
c) Plan Review Fees=$626.70 YTD=$2,177.25
d) Other Fees=733.05 YTD=733.05
Total Fees Generated YTD=$11,511.25
Code enforcement/zoning actions:
• TOTAL ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS:75
1. court action: 1 Public nuisance dog citation still waiting for decision
2. actively pursuing: 20
3. closed cases: 55
• new cases: 1 for the month of May;
• 12 Exterior Storage violations, 1 Shoreland Regulation infractions, 1 Farm Animal
violations, 2 unlicensed car, 6 potentially dangerous dog (1 dog was euthanized and
one not allowed in Scandia) and 2 miscellaneous cases. Trees were ground up at
Manning and Scandia Tr creating wood chips, a CUP will be required if this ever
occurs again.
Planning:
• The Mining inspection program was implemented with the opening of the Gravel
mines in May. Inspections have been done at both of the mines.
Zoning issues:
1. Certificate of Compliance requested for the cutting/trimming of trees in a
Shoreland Management District.
2. Certificate of Compliance requested for a new tenant at 21239 Olinda Tr. N.
3. Monitoring of the County's adoption of the septic ordinance.
Daily Activities:
• Building inspections, a mailing was done to residents who had not finaled their
permits from last year. Nearly one hundred letters went out and inspection requests
have been coming in with a very good response.
• 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;
• Wetland Conservation Act training;
• Emergency Manager courses (on line) as well as classroom training.
Miscellaneous:
• The house at 20780 Olinda Trail North (Rasmussen house) had the final burn on
April 11`". A lead test has been completed, the material has been hauled away and the
area was final graded with seed being put down.
• The warming house will be roofed by a local contractor as 3 bids were received and
his being the lowest. The contractor is Providence Construction who will do a
complete tear off and shingle with 30 year architectural shingles that will closely
match the Community Center.
� Testing of the Uptown Water supply has been conducted for lead/copper sampling
with the opening of the Gammelgarden museum. The MN Health Department
requires the City to procure the samples, five samples are required and have been sent
in for testing, results have not been returned to date. The cleaning/investigation of the
septic system in the old maintenance garage is currently underway, this is due to the
wellhead protection program that the Department of Health required. A bid should be
received which will give direction.
• Confirmation of a bid to hydraulically lift the driveway apron at the Fire Hall was
completed and this task will be finalized by mid-June.
City of Scandia
Code Official's Report
May 2009
PERMITS
Permit# Date Address Owner Work Valuation
09-029 5/1/2009 20060 Olinda Tr Scott as i in $ 250.00
09-030 5/1/2009 15261 Oakhill Rd Scott as i in $ 250.00
09-031 5/4/2009 23389 Paris Ave Olmsted remodel of existin home $ 38,900.00
09-032 5/5/2009 19041 Olinda Tr Vruno Furnace $ 3,275.00
09-033 5/5/2009 22430 St. Croix Tr Salmela window re lacement $ 14,700.00
09-034 5/5/2009 22730 Penfield Ave R an roof $ 5,000.00
09-035 5/6/2009 10410 215th St Ct Galleber roof $ 8,000.00
09-036 5/6/2009 10410 216th St Hermanson roof $ 11,800.00
09-037 5/11/2009 10640 185th St Brown accesso bld add'n $ 10,000.00
09-038 5/11/2009 18561 Mannin Tr Schafer roof $ 20,841.00
09-039 5/11l2009 19423 Oxboro Ave Continenza accesso bld add'n $ 15,000.00
09-040 5/7/2009 10890 185th St Miller roof $ 7,200.00
09-041 5/21/2009 14045 237th St Gould pool $ 2,000.00
09-042 5/21/2009 14340 205th St Salminen roof $ 8,000.00
09-043 5/21/2009 22793 OI ilvie Ave Hervi roof $ 10,000.00
09-044 5/21/2009 22729 St Croix Tr Haus roof $ 17,500.00
09-045 5/21/2009 21859 Oldfield Ave Janu window re lacement $ 15,655.00
09-046 5/21/2009 14862 Oakhill Rd Vance roof $ 6,000.00
09-047 5/21/2009 14950 214th St Armstron roof $ 5,000.00
09-048 5/21/2009 21775 Olinda Ln Hinz add walls to front stoo $ 500.00
09-049 5/15/2009 11960 Lakama a Tr N Cotta e Holdin roof $ 5,900.00
09-050 5/22/2009 23505 Mannin Tr N McCarron roof $ 15,000.00
09-051 5/22/2009 12280 228th St N Case roof $ 9,500.00
09-052 5/26/2009 21115 Olinda Tr Kees addition-bedroom and fo er, r $ 100,000.00
09-053 5/27/2009 18625 Oak reen Ave En strom orch, deck and roof $ 30,000.00
09-054 5/29/2009 14800 Old Marine Tr Brunfelt roof $ 7,000.00
09-055 5/29/2009 18400 Norell Ave Carroll bathroom remodel $ 7,400.00
09-056 5/29/2009 12130 Lakama a Tr Bur man foundation re air/deck footin $ 30,000.00
09-057 5/29/2009 16821 O'Brien Tr MN DNR roof(2 icnic shelters and a s $ 30,000.00
09-058 5/29/2009 21890 Olinda Ln Mulcah Furnace $ 7,000.00
09-059 5/29/2009 21950 Lofton Ave Ostman window re lacement $ 8,733.00
09-060 5/29/2009 16123 Pilar Rd Olsen roof $ 6,500.00
09-061 5/29/2009 14660 213th St McCurd deck re IacemenUre air $ 3,500.00
$ 460,404.00
CITY OF SCANDIA
Code Official's Report
May 2009
FEES
Permit# Permit Fee Plan Review Fee Other Total
09-029 $ 25.00
09-030 $ 25.00
09-031 $ 522.55 $ - $ 533.05
09-032 $ 99.50
09-033 $ 99.50
09-034 $ 99.50
09-035 $ 99.50
09-036 $ 99.50
09-037 $ 181.50 $ 118.00
09-038 $ 99.50
09-039 $ 251.50 $ 163.50
09-040 $ 99.50
09-041 $ 99.50
09-042 $ 99.50
09-043 $ 99.50
09-044 $ 99.50
09-045 $ 99.50
09-046 $ 99.50
09-047 $ 99.50
09-048 $ 99.50
09-049 $ 99.50
09-050 $ 99.50
09-051 $ 99.50
09-052 $ 349.50 $ 227.20 $ 200.00
09-053 $ 181.50 $ 118.00
09-054 $ 99.50
09-055 $ 99.50
09-056 $ 99.50
09-057 $ 99.50
09-058 $ 99.50
09-059 $ 99.50
09-060 $ 99.50
09-061 $ 99.50
$ 4,123.55 $ 626.70 $ 733.05 $ 5,483.30
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Letters of Credit •
Name Purpose Date issued Initial amount Current balance Expiration
Nature's Walk landscape 10/20/04 $ 25,000.00 $ - released
Funds drawn by
Sanctua final ro"ect 7/19/2005 $ 96,000.00 $ - Ci
Tii Gavo radin 10/1/06 $ 250,000.00 $ - Ex ired
Tii Gavo construction 6/28/07 $ 1,514,344.00 $ 300,000.00 6/28/2009
Tii Gavo landscape 6/28/07 $ 177,687.00 $ 141,787.00 6/28/2009
Wild Bush Acres landscape/im rove. 10/20/05 $ 350,000.00 $ - released
Old Marine Estates improvements 7/23/08 $ 5,300.00 $ 5,300.00 7/23/2009
Childers variance 12/6/05 $ 30,000.00 $ 5,000.00 6/6/2011