HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/95COUNCIL WORK SESS_ _d
February 13, 1995
4:30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Anders, Jordan, Murphy, Gettty.
Members absent: Krizek, Collier, Mollenhoff.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes: Four. Absent: Krizek, Collier, Mollenhoff.
Motion carried.
Louis Cutwright, Building Official, presented an overview of the
building inspection services that are provided to the community by
airing a video "Sentinels of Safety".
Councilperson Collier now present at 4:50 p.m.
After the video presentation, Louis Cutwright informed the council
of the need to update the building code to national standards. The
Uniform Building Code was last updated to the 1991 standards. The
Fire Chief will coordinate an update to the Life Safety Code and
Uniform Fire Code at the same time as the Uniform Building Code is
approved.
The building permit fees are proposed to change to the fees
schedules recommended by the National Conference of Building
Officials. These fees have not been increased over a number of
years and will result in dramatic jump in permit fees. It is
estimated that fees will increase approximately forty percent
overall. However the fee structure will be presented to the
council and can be altered before adoption of the resolution.
Along with the changes proposed to the Uniform Building code the
Uniform Mechanical Code has not been updated since 1991. This code
has been prepared and a final draft will be presented for council
action on Monday, February 20, 1995.
The Plumbing Code and Electrical Codes are currently being prepared
for updating. The Plumbing Board and Electrical Board are working
with city staff on the proposed changes. Changes have not been
made to these sections since 1985 and 1987 respectively. As soon
as final drafts are approved by the boards the changes will be
placed on the council agenda so that any permit changes will be
placed into effect before the construction season gets into full
swing.
The council is invited to attend the annual general contractors
meeting to be held on February 14, 1995.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Getty,
seconded by Murphy that the meeting be adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
Ayes: Five. Absent: Krizek, Mollenhoff, Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk