CR 91-272 Contractor LicensesDecember 12, 1991
Proposed Action
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion:
Move that the Hopkins City Council adopt for first reading
Ordinance #91 -702.
This action will amend Section 440 of the Hopkins City Code
regarding the licensing of contractors.
Overview
The Minnesota Legislature adopted a law in 1991 that requires
residential contractors to be licensed by the State of Minnesota.
Staff is recommending that Section 440 of the Hopkins City Code
regarding the licensing of contractors be amended to exempt
contractors who are licensed by the state.
Staff is also recommending that Section 440 be amended to allow
the owners of commercial structures to do some work on their own
buildings without obtaining a contractor's license.
Finally, staff is recommending that the Council authorize the
collection of a surcharge on building permits to cover the
of verifying licenses.
Primary Issues to Consider
What changes are being made to Secti
Supporting Information
o Ordinance #91 -702
C '/' y Clerk
Ja ' s A. Genellie
CONTRACTOR LICENSES
Council Report 91 -272
Council Report #91 -272
Page Two
Primary Issues to Consider
o What changes are being made to Section 440?
1) Contractors who are licensed by the State would be exempt
from being licensed by the City.
Subd. 3. State license exemption. Contractors required to be
licensed by the State of Minnesota are exempt from obtaining a city license
under this section to perform work for which they are licensed by the State of
Minnesota. A state licensed contractor must provide a copy of the state
license to the City in order to obtain a permit from the City building
inspector.
This section will ensure that all contractors have either a state
or City license.
2) Owners of commercial or
a contractor's license
building, the work did
mechanical systems, and
than $2,000.00.
industrial buildings would not need
if they were working on their own
not involve plumbing, electrical or
the total cost of the work was less
Subd. 5. Owner rights and responsibility. An owner is not required to
obtain a license under this section to personally perform any work in
connection with the owner's residence or other dwelling and appurtenances
including the right of the owner to engage the services of any aids or
helpers ; -brit- the- -1 f-eee- -must -be -paid; - - The- work- -m us-t- - be -in. - eemplianee
with- -the -- various - -t rl-c i- ng- - a-nd - -o- the-r- - -r-e- lev-ant - codee, - - and - - tie - - ewner - -is
respensible- and - liable - €er- any - lasses- -er- liabilities- whie t -may- $x3.se- -er- -be
eai sed- -by- -stele - eonstruction- -or - by- -the - violation- -of- - any- - requir- ement-s- - sunder
applieable - statutes- and - provisions -e €- this -eerie:
An owner of a commercial or industrial property is not required to
obtain a contractor's license under this section in order to personally
perform any general construction work not involving plumbing, mechanical, gas
fitting. electrical, or fire suppression systems, when such work is in
connection with the owner's building or appurtenance, including the right of
the owner to engage the services of any aids or helpers. if the value of
construction is less than $2,000.00 for any one project or $5.000.00 for any
single year.
The work must be in compliance with all relevant codes and the required
permits must be obtained. The owner is responsible and liable for any losses
or liabilities which may arise or be caused by such construction or by the
violation of any requirements under applicable statutes and provisions of this
code.
Council Report #91 -272
Page Three
3) Authorize the charging of a surcharge on all permits to
cover the costs of checking licenses. The surcharge would
be $5.00. This charge is necessary because of the staff
time necessary to verify whether a contractor has a license.
Subd. 6. Building Permit Surcharge. A surcharge shall be placed on each
building permit to cover the cost of license verification. The amount of the,
surchar•e shall be established b resolution of the Cit Council.
Alternatives:
1) Adopt Ordinance #91 -702 for first reading. This will
begin the process of amending Section 440.
Do not adopt Ordinance #91 -702 for first reading. This
will result in no changes to the current ordinance.
State licensed contractors would still be exempt from
having to obtain a city license.
3) Instruct staff to make changes to the proposed ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED
SECTION 1.
subdivision to
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 91 -702
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 440
OF THE HOPKINS CITY CODE
IN REGARD TO CONTRACTORS LICENSES
by the Council of the City of Hopkins as follows:
That Section 440 be amended by adding a new
Section 440.01 to read as follows:
Subd. 3. State license exemption. Contractors required to be
licensed by the State of Minnesota are exempt from obtaining a city license
under this section to perform work for which they are licensed by the State of
Minnesota. A state licensed contractor must provide a copy of the state
license to the City in order to obtain a permit from the City building
inspector.
SECTION 2. That Section 440 be amended by amending Section
440.01, Subd. 5 to read as follows:
Subd. 5. Owner rights and responsibility. An owner is not required to
obtain a license under this section to personally perform any work in
connection with the owner's residence or other dwelling and appurtenances
including the right of the owner to engage the services of any aids or
helpers ; - brut- the- �eq&ri -red f-eee- -must -be -paid:- - The- o 4 -mats -be -in. - eemp1ianee
with- -the - - various - - ancb - at e-r- - - codes - and- - the- - ew ier- - is
resp ens ib1e- end - 1iabl -e• - €er- $ny- -1-o-ases- -er- iab41ttiee -which -may - arise- -car- -be
eaused.- by- -suer- eonstTue - on -or - by- -t-he - viola ion- -o-€ - any- - r- equ.ir rt-s- -under
applieable- statutes- an.d- provisions -ef- this -eede-
An owner of a commercial or industrial property is not required to
obtain a contractor's license under this section in order to personally
perform any general construction work not involving plumbing. mechanical, gas
fitting, electrical, or fire suppression systems. when such work is in
connection with the owner's building or appurtenance, including the right of
the owner to engage the services of any aids or helpers. if the value of
construction is less than $2,000.00 for any one project or $5.000.00 for any
single year.
The work must be in compliance with all relevant codes and the required
permits must be obtained. The owner is responsible and liable for any losses
or liabilities which may arise or be caused by such construction or by the
violation of any requirements under applicable statutes and provisions of this
code.
SECTION 3. That Section 440 be amended by amending Section
440.01, Subd. 6 to read as follows:
Subd. 6. Building Permit Surcharge. A surcharge shall be placed on
each building permit to cover the cost of license verification. The amount of
the surcharge shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Publication:
December 17, 1991
January 7, 1992
January 15, 1992
Date Ordinance Takes Effect: February 4, 1992
Attest:
City Clerk
Mayor
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Date of Change Order: November 22, 1991
Description of Change
1. Reposition the portion of the HDPE liner in the anchor trench to that shown on the
attached 81/2" x 11" drawing.
2. Compact the Fine Filter Aggregate to 85% Standard Proctor Density. The 6 -inch
layer of topsoil shall be installed uncompacted.
3. Salvage the soil materials and restore disturbed areas with seed and mulch as
specified.
4. Perform this work along the entire length of the HDPE liner.
Justification
This change is intended to eliminate a possible means for methane gas migration around the
HDPE liner.
Pricing Data
Attached is Serial Letter No. 39 from the Contractor with the proposed unit price of $13.40
per foot. The Engineer has reviewed this price and determined it is reasonable. The
amount of this additional work was measured to be - 1496 feet, resulting in an amount of
$26,746.40. 199
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Attachments to this Supplement
1. Drawing -,1 page.
SUPPLEMENT
to
CHANGE ORDER NO. 9
for
7TH STREET SOUTH LANDFILL GAS REMEDIATION
CITY OF HOPKINS PROJECT NO. 90 -18
RCM PROJECT NO. 12079
Letter from Contractor 1 page.
Page 1 of 1
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Budget Projections:
Expenditures:
Operating $
Maintenance /Alleys
Street Reconstruction
Knollwood
Debt (P &I)
Depreciation
TOTAL*
1992
69,000 $
62,000
91,000
249,500
72,000
543,500 $
*Plus interest at 6% on annual negative
Revenues:
Current
Rate
2.00
Cash Balances:
End 1992
End 1993
End 1994
End 1995
End 1996
1992 - 2.65
$ (200,300)
(163,800)
(126,100)
(87,200)
(47,900)
Five Year Interest
Expense at 6 $ 46,000
1992 Budget
Storm Sewer Fund
1993
250,000
75,000
cash balances
Dependent on rate options below
Rate Options (1)
Notes:
(1) Rate is per single family home or per one third REF
1994
65,000 $ 66,000 $
62,000 _ 62,000
35,000 35,000
250,000
75,000
B
1992 - 2.25
1993 - 2.50
1994 2.75
1995 - 3.00
$ (272,400)
(264,000)
(214, 900)
(76,000)
69,300
$ 65,000
1995
1996
67,000 $ 69,000
62,000 62,000
35,000 35,000
250,000 250,000
77,000 77,000
487,000 $ 488,000 $ 491,000 $ 493,000
1992 . - 2.50
1993 - 2.75
1995 - 3.00
(225,600)
(173,200)
(118,700)
26,000
175,800
$ 44,000
TOTAL MONTHLY UTILITY BILL
Proposed Monthly
Usage 1991 Rates 1992 Rates Increase
2,000 26.82 28.32 1.50
4,000 32.52 35.02 2.50
5,000 35.37 38.37 3.00
8,000 43.92 48.42 4.50
10,000 49.62 55.12 5.50
15,000 63.87 71.87 8.00
20,000 78.12 88.62 10.50
1991 1992
Rates:
Refuse + Tax 19.12 19.12
Water 0.85/1000 gal 0.85
Sanitary Sewer 2.00/1000 gal 2.50
Storm Sewer 2.00 2.50
ATTEST:
James A. Genellie, City Clerk
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -155
STORM SEWER UTILITY RATE INCREASE
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has established Ordinance No. 89 -640,
City Code section 720 - Storm Sewer Drainage Utility effective
September 5, 1989; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance authorizes storm sewer utility drainage charge
rates to be set forth by council resolution;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Hopkins hereby sets the service charge for the Storm Sewer
Utility at the following rates to be paid to the City upon
billing therefore as follows:
Storm
Charge Water
REF Rate Drainage
*Class Land Uses Rate Per REF Rate /Month
1 Single family & duplex residential 1/3 $7.50 $ 2.50 /unit
2 Multiple family residential 3 $7.50 22.50 /acre
3 Commercial institutional uses 5 $7.50 37.50 /acre
4 Public and private schools 1.25 $7.50 9.38 /acre
5 Churches 3 $7.50 22.50 /acre
6 Parks 0.25 $7.50 1.88 /acre
7 Golf courses 0.25 $7.50 1.88 /acre
8 Vacant improved and unimproved 0 $7.50 0
9 Industrial 5 $7.50 37.50 /acre
*as established by Ordinance code section 720.05
The monthly storm water drainage fee is determined by multiplying the
storm water drainage rate by the parcel's acreage for all classes
except single family and duplex residential (Class 1). Single family
and duplex residential is determined by the storm water drainage unit
rate for each Class 1 parcel regardless of acreage.
EFFECTIVE DATE: The provisions of this resolution shall take effect
and be in force in connection with all billings rendered hereunder
from and after March 1, 1992.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 17th day of
December, 1991.
By
Nelson W. Berg, Mayor