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ITEMS ENCLOSED COUNCIL ITEMS MAYOR PROCLAMATION - MINORITY ENTERPRISE WEEK AUDIENCE COMMENTS CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT ORDINANCE #807 - CONTRACTORS LICENSE FEE INCREASE Staff Summary Council Comments Councilman Cussen 9/20/83 Page -2- Councilman Fauson moved, Councilman Cummings seconded that the items enclosed be accepted and brought up under the proper head of business. Question called for. All in favor. Motion carried. Councilmembers had a copy of the proclamation and Mayor Meier read it in its entirety. None. Councilmembers had a copy of the ordinance. Attorney Rautenstraus read it by title only; certified proper publication, and advised that it is a continued public hearing. Mayor Meier stated that the public hearing was opened at the last meeting and again Attorney Rautenstraus certified proper publi- cation on the public hearing notices. Chief Building Inspector Steve Ferris had provided councilmembers with a memo and survey of neighboring cities showing a comparison of contractor's fees. Mayor Meier continued the public hearing and asked if there were any comments for or against Ordinance #807. None. Director Rupp advised that at the previous public hearing he had commented the fees were tied in with the Uniform Building Code wished to correct this comment stating that it was not the same type of plan and fees are updated to bring them in line with the surrounding area from time to time. The recommendation of the department was for approval. Inquired of Mr. Ferris what the purpose of the increase was - was the intent to be con- sistent with the metro area? Ferris advised partially and in addition call the various cities to see if they have had problems with the contractor, etc. Also advised that the Class A Heating License would be required for all types buildings, i.e. single family to high-rises or large buildings such as those at STC; as well as high pressure steam heating.