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City Council <br />Study Session Summary <br />February 24, 2015 <br />Page 4 of 4 <br />When the City adopted the most recent IBC, some impacts to small contractors, <br />homeowners and staff were not considered and we are now seeing the effects of <br />that being part of the city code. Director Russ said the next IBC update can be <br />redlined to adopt portions of the code while not adopting items Council does not <br />support. Building Safety will provide Council with the domino effect of <br />regulations /adoption of IBC on next update. <br />Building staff wants people to pull permits for safety. Plan reviews are conducted <br />as in the past. However the inspection process has changed a lot. Staff does <br />46% more inspections. Staff didn't use to inspect exterior sheeting, roof <br />inspections, mid -roof inspections or final inspections. These inspections provide <br />value for homeowners and provide for a safe, code compliant house. <br />City of Louisville review process is no longer than other neighboring <br />municipalities. <br />Most effective customer service enhancement has been over the counter review. <br />The face to face customer service has been very helpful for smaller projects. <br />It was suggested that perhaps the Building Department could hold classes for <br />homeowners. For example, a class could be held on requirements for finishing <br />basements. A public relations campaign was also suggested to incentivize <br />people to pull permits. Building Safety is open to all such ideas. The <br />Department needs to create a perception of value to the community. <br />BCBOA thinks over the counter is very helpful, eliminates surprises and gets the <br />homeowner involved early in their project. <br />Comments: <br />None <br />City Manager's Report: <br />City Manager Fleming reviewed the Advanced Agenda. The water committee will <br />meet quarterly. The Utility Rate increase will be on the March 3rd agenda. <br />Future Discussion items: <br />Biannual budget <br />Legal committee direction <br />Aquatics facility <br />RTD update on the BRT Service Plan and Fare Study <br />Pre meeting for Superior meeting <br />No grant from History Colorado for Grain Elevator — may need a meeting for local <br />matching funds from Historic Preservation Commission. <br />Adjourn — 9:47 pm <br />Submitted by — Dawn Burgess <br />February 25, 2015 <br />