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Page 2 of 3 Changes in 2017: • Building permit reinspection fee and fire protection permit reinspection fee increased • Implementation of a tree contractor registration/license • Community garden plot fees increased • Addition of an administrative permit for commercial outdoor display and sales areas in the amount of $100.00 • Zoning permit language was modified to include decks under 30”, driveways, fences, sheds and temporary structures • Increased utility rates by 2% • Increased surface water charges by 3% Changes to the Fee Schedule are being recommended and are noted in red print on the attached draft 2019 Fee Schedule. Explanations for the proposed changes are provided below. Administrative (Sec. I) Staff added language from the private activity bonds so that fees are reflected in the fee schedule. Building Construction (Sec. II) Building permit fees shall be based according to the 2018 Minnesota State Statute 326B.153. Parks & Recreation (Sec. V) Staff recommends increases to the lighted ball field rentals (this was not increased in 2018 when other field rental charges were increased), warming house/ice rink rental, picnic pavilion rentals, picnic table rentals and community garden plots fees. In order to be more competitive with surrounding cities, staff recommends an increase to fees associated with the rental of the community room and the small conference room. Staff would also like input regarding the addition of a room rental charge during regular business hours (this has been free of charge) due to staff involvement with scheduling, coordination and room set up. Planning and Zoning (Sec. VI) The items and fees denoted in red on the draft Fee Schedule are not new but show up in red simply due to reformatting as a result of the addition of a new section for Public Works/Engineering section for fees previously that were included within the Planning and Zoning section. Public Works/Engineering (Sec. VII) Staff proposes adding a new section for Public Works/Engineering in order to separate the Right- of-Way and Erosion Control permits from the Planning and Zoning section.