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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.01.1998COUNCIL WORK SESSION June 1, 1998 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Murphy, Jordan, Anders, Krizek, Mollenhoff Members absent: Getty, Collier. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Mollenhoff that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Collier. Motion carried. Steve Decker, Superintendent of Streets, reviewed the Priority One Snow Removal Route. Councilperson Anders stated that the reason for the meeting was to find out what criteria was used to establish priority one streets and to obtain an up-to-date listing of priority streets. Mr. Decker stated that the former administration set the list of priority streets based on quickest route to hospitals, etc. The route is placed so that it covers the entire city. There are forty operators who take care of approximately 500 streets. The idea is to hit the whole town as best as possible to take care of priority one. Councilperson Anders asked how does personnel know where to go, is there a written plan. Mr. Decker stated that each person has a route. Certain areas of town do not necessitate priority one, but some streets are narrow so operators will clean them in conjunction with priority one streets, using the plow down policy. Councilperson Anders requested a list of streets by name. Mr. Decker is to check with each councilperson for input on which ones they want added or deleted and to remove any streets on the current priority list that are not being plowed by priority one. After a master list is compiled and approved by the council, then a plan can be made for winter. Councilperson Murphy stated that the city has a priority one list but other streets are also plowed because of plow down. We are not following our priority one list. Councilperson Krizek asked that since we hire a contractor for the downtown have we changed the route. Mr. Decker stated that he tries not to call the contractor every time because of the cost. Councilperson Krizek suggested two lists; one when the contractor is plowing downtown and one when only staff is being used. If the city receives heavy snow, our operators should not be plowing downtown. Mr. Decker was instructed to make a list, distribute it to council, visit with each councilperson and come back the first meeting in July with a final list. Fire Chief Frank Magsamen was also instructed to submit a priority one list which would override the council's list because of safety. With no further business before the council, it was moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 5:33 p.m. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Collier. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk COUNCIL WORK SESSION June 1, 1998 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Murphy, Jordan, Anders, Krizek, Mollenhoff. Members absent: Getty, Collier. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Mollenhoff that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Collier. Lou Cutwright, Building Official, reviewed the General Contractor Licensing Ordinance. The General Contractors Board has met several times over the past four months to address the problems in residential construction and roofing. At present, any person without training or experience can provide an insurance certificate to INRCOG and bring the receipt to the Building Department and get a permit to reroof someone's house, build a garage or build an addition. With the contractor licensing program, the person or company will be tested on the knowledge and experience they bring with them into the construction business. A General Contractors Board of Licensing and Examiners is established the same as other major trades that require licensing (electrical, plumbing and HVAC). Sec. 9-10.1 (a) Residential Building Contractor requires that all residential building contractors who contract with an owner to construct or improve dwellings for habitation by one to four families and who provides more than two special services be Iicensed, unless exempt under the exemption section. Sec. 9-10.1 (b) Residential Remodeler is defined as any corporation, company, partnership, or person in the business of contracting or offering to contract with an owner to perform any construction work on an existing residential structure. A residential remodeler is permitted to work only on existing structures and is prohibited from changing the foot print of the existing structure. Under Sec. 9-10.2, Licensing Requirement, any roofing contractor who constructs, remodels, repairs, or performs any of the three following work must be licensed: excavation, masonry/concrete, carpentry, interior finishing, exterior finishing, drywall and plaster, or roofing. A separate license is required for engaging in the business of working on residential one, two, three or four family dwellings in roof coverings, roof sheathing, roof weatherproofing and insulation, and any repair of roof systems. The owner of any residential property shall not be required to be licensed as a contractor in order to remodel or repair the owner's own property, but a permit must be obtained. Sec. 9-10.3 establishes the General Contractors Board of Licensing and Examiners which shall consist of five members, all of whose place of business or residence must be located in Black Hawk County. The licensing fee is $75.00 per year and must be paid before December 31 of each year following the date of the licensing. The General Contractors' Board of Licenses and Examiners may order deny, suspend, or revoke any license or may censure a license for failure to comply with the ordinance. Collier now present at 5:58 p.m. It was suggested that a provision be put in the code which will allow for an appeal process. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the Building Official be authorized to place the General Contractors Licensing Ordinance on the council agenda of Monday, June 8, 1998. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. With no further business before the council, it was moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 6:09 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk