A Resolution Establishing Fees to Be Collected by the City of Nowthen in 2011

CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA

RESOLUTION 2011-04

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES TO BE COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF NOWTHEN IN 2011.

WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Nowthen is the governing body of the City of Nowthen; and

WHEREAS, because of increases in the costs of providing various services, a revision of the 2010 Fee Schedule is necessary.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NOWTHEN, MINNESOTA THAT: The City of Nowthen, Minnesota hereby establishes the following fee schedule for 2011:

A. ADMINISTRATION:

General Labor (Minimum 15 Min): $ 20.00/per hour

Recording of Deeds: $ 30.00/per description

Bad Check Fee: $ 25.00/per check

Public Office Filing Fee $ 5.00

Special Assessment Search $ 15.00

Copies: All available sized paper $ .25/per sheet Ordinance 2 $ 6.50 Ordinance 3 $ 14.75 Platting Package $ 16.50

1 Fire Service Fees: Fire Calls Following incidents will be billed out: 1. Motor Vehicle Accidents 2. Home Structure Fires – Max. $2000.00 3. Commercial Structure Fires – Max. - $5000.00 4. Grass Fires Within a State Trunk Highway or County Right- Of-Way 5. Technical Rescue 6. Search & Rescue 7. Underground Pipeline Utility Breaks 8. Hazardous Material 9. Illegal Activities 10.Arson Fires

Dog Licensing: Yearly License $ 3.00 per dog 2-Year License $ 5.00 per dog 3-Year License $ 8.00 per dog Replacement Tag $ 1.00 Private Kennel License: $ 25.00 application fee and a $ 5.00 yearly renewal fee per residence Commercial Kennel License: $ 25.00 application fee and a $ 250.00 public hearing fee plus a $ 5.00 yearly renewal fee per business

Animal Control Fees: Pick Up fee $ 60.00 Boarding fee $ 23.00 Repeat Pick Up fee Double amt. - $120.00 Third Repeat Pick Up fee Double amt. again or $240.00 After Hours Pick Up Fee $ 75.00 Penalty Fee/ Non-License $ 6.00 Dangerous Dog Registration $ 500.00

2 Recycle Items: Appliances: $ 10.00 (Water heaters, microwaves, etc.)

TV’s : 13”& Under - $15.00 14” – 19” - $20.00 20” – 27” - $25.00 28” & larger - $45.00 Consoles - $45.00 TV Plasma/LCD 4”-20” - $10.00 TV Plasma/LCD 21”+ - $20.00

Computer / Laptop’s $ 5.00 Monitor (up to 17”) - $15.00 Monitor (18” & up) - $25.00 Mouse - Free Keyboards - Free Printers/ Small - $ 5.00

Printers/ Large/ Laser - $25.00 Fax Machine - $10.00

Misc. Electronics Radios/Small - $ 5.00 VCRs/DVDs - $ 5.00 Stereo Receiver - $15.00 Stereo Console - $40.00 CD Player - $ 5.00

Air Conditioners, water softener $ 20.00 Propane furnace $ 15.00 Fuel oil furnace $ 25.00

Commercial/Manufactured Freezers & Refrigerators $ 1.60 per cubic ft (length x width x height) Humidifier $ 10.00 De-humidifier $ 15.00 Survell Freezer (Industrial) $ 150.00 Camper Refrigerators $ 50.00 Chest Freezer $ 20.00

3 Recycle Items – Cont.

Tires: (Up to 20”) - $2.50 Car- with or without rim $ 2.50 Light Truck - with or without rim $ 2.50 Motorcycle – with or without rim $ 2.50 ATV – with or without rim $ 2.50

TIRES (Over 20” - $6.00) Semi Truck $ 6.00 Skidsteer/Bobcat with or without rim $ 6.00

Oversized Tires: 24” or smaller rim size (W/or W/O) $ 25.00 24.5” or larger rim size (W/or W/O) $ 25.00 Tractor $ 30.00 Loader Tires $ 45.00

Fluorescent Light Bulbs: 4 Feet & Under $ .75 Compact (curley small bulb), .75 Circular or u-bend fluorescent .75 Over 4 Feet $ 1.00 High Density $ 5.00

City Hall Facility Use Fees: City Hall – Resident $ 50.00 City Hall – Non-Resident $ 150.00 Kitchen Deposit $ 25.00 (refundable) Chairs $ .50 per chair Chairs Deposit $ 25.00 (refundable) (No Rental Charge for governmental groups, senior citizens (62 or older) and funerals or Nowthen Lions)

4 Park Shelters (No Rental Charge for governmental groups, senior citizens (62 or older & funerals) Powered Shelters Twin Lakes Beach Shelter Resident $ 50.00 ($50 refundable deposit) Non-Resident $ 100.00 ($50 refundable deposit)

Nowthen Park Shelter/Concession Resident $ 50.00 ($50 refundable deposit) Non-Resident $ 100.00 ($50 refundable deposit)

Park Shelters – Cont.

Non-powered Shelters Woodland Shelter Eagle Shelter Greenberg Shelter Meadowlands Shelter Resident $ 25.00 ($50 refundable deposit) Non-Resident $ 50.00 ($50 refundable deposit) Twin Lake Park Concession Stand $ 25.00 ($100.00 refundable deposit)

Field Usage Fee – NOWTHEN MEMORIAL PARK Softball/Soccer Field Fee Resident/Non-Resident $ 10.00 per hour (min. 2 hours) Damage Deposit $ 100.00 (refundable)

Baseball Field Fee Resident/Non-Resident $ 10.00 per hour (min. 3 hours) Damage Deposit $ 100.00 (refundable)

Field Usage Fee – Twin Lakes Park Softball/Soccer Field Fee Resident/Non-Resident $10.00 per hour (min. 2 hours) City of Nowthen Park & Rec. has the authority to change or waive fees for non-profit organizations for all field activities.

Field Maintenance Field dragged & foul lines marked$ 50.00 (non-refundable) Tournament Field Usage Fee $ 250.00 Tournament Damage Deposit Fee $ 250.00 (refundable)

5 Newsletter Advertising Fees:

$20.00 for 2 X 2 ½ $30.00 for 2 X 3 ½ $50.00 for 2 X 5 $50.00 for 4 X 2 ½ $110.00 for 4 X 5 (All other sizes) – Fee will be adjusted appropriately

Licenses: Cigarette $ 125.00 Liquor Off-Sale Intoxicating $ 240.00 (this fee is subject to an $100 reduction if the license applicant adopts the programs listed in Minn. Stat. §340A.408, Subd. 3(c) On-Sale Intoxicating $1,500.00 On-Sale Club Under 200 members $ 300.00 201-500 members $ 500.00 501-1,000 members $ 650.00 1,001-2,000 members $ 800.00 2,001-4,000 members $1,000.00 4,001-6,000 members $2,000.00 Over 6,000 members $3,000.00

Sunday On-sale Intoxicating $ 200.00 Combination On/Off-Sale $1,740.00 Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating $ 50.00 per day On-Sale Wine $ 750.00 3.2 Beer $ 500.00 Temporary 3.2 Beer $ 50.00 per day One-day Consumption and Display $ 25.00 Consumption and Display Permit $ 300.00 Background Investigation $ 500.00 Renewal Background $ 100.00

City Maps Residents/Non-Residents Size - 36” X 44” -$10.00 Residents/Non-Residents Size - 22” X 34” - $ 6.50

City Zoning Maps Residents/Non-Resident Size - 11” X 17” - $ 1.00

6 B. BUILDING INSPECTIONS & PERMITTING:

Building Permits: Commercial Site Plan fee $ 150.00 (also includes changes to existing commercial properties) Residential Plan Check 65% of Bldg. permit fee Commercial Plan Check 65% of Bldg. permit fee * Septic Systems $ 150.00 Septic System Pumping $ 5.00 per permit Plumbing (per fixture) $ 9.00 per fixture (with a 75.50 min.) * Water Heater $ 40.00 * Heating Installations $ 75.00 * Air Conditioning $ 40.00 * Fireplace $ 75.00 * Unit Heater $ 75.00 * Signs $ 100.00 Re-Inspection Fee $ 47.00 * Demolition $ 100.00 Temporary Habitation $2,500.00 plus $250.00 (non-refundable) (Town Board approval required) * Homes Moved requires Bond or Letter of Credit for $40,000. permit fee $ 200.00

* Other Structures moved in requires Bond or Letter of Credit for $5,000. permit fee $ 100.00 * Re-Roofing $ 90.00 * Siding $ 90.00 * Window Replacement $ 3 or less $50.00, over 3 - $90.00 Penalty/Investigation Fee Double the Permit Fee Charge * Above Ground Storage Tanks $ 100.50 Driveway Permits $ 125.00 * Above Ground Swimming Pool $ 75.00

(* Permits subject to additional $ 5.00 surcharge tax)

Building permit refund policy:

Refunds requested for permits issued, when no work has been started within 180 days of issuance, shall be as follows:

Plan review fees: No Refund Permit fees: Maximum Refund is 75% of total fee State surcharge fee: No Refund

7 Permits which are 180 days old shall be considered null and void and no refund will be granted. C. PLANNING FEES:

Lot Split: Application Fee $ 200.00 Recording Fee $ 30.00 per description Park Dedication Fee $2,000.00 per lot Trail Fee $ 500.00 per lot Engineering Fee Developer/Applicant will be responsible for any fees incurred by the engineer Planning Fee Developer/Applicant will be responsible for any fees incurred by the Planner Attorney Fee Developer/Applicant will be responsible for any fees incurred by the Attorney

Platting: Application Fee $ 200.00 + $50.00 per lot Public Hearing Fee $ 250.00 (fee is to be paid in advance) Park Dedication Fee $2,000.00 per lot Trail Fee $ 500.00 per lot Engineering Fee Developer/Applicant will be responsible for any fees incurred by the engineer Planning Fee Developer/Applicant will be responsible for any fees incurred by the planner Attorney Fee Developer/Applicant will be responsible for any fees incurred by the attorney Security Escrow Fee 150% of estimated construction cost Engineering Security Fee 7% of initial security amount Administration Fee 1% of total construction cost

The Park Dedication, Administration Fees, Security Escrow and Engineering Escrow must be paid prior to the mylars or deeds being stamped by the Clerk.

Minor Subdivision: (3 lots or less) Application Fee $ 200.00 + $50.00 per lot Recording Fee $ 30.00 per description Park Dedication Fee $2,000.00 per lot Trail Fee $ 500.00 per lot Engineering Fee Developer/Applicant will be responsible for any fees incurred by the engineer Planning Fee Developer/Applicant will be responsible for any fees incurred by the planner Attorney Fee Developer/Applicant will be responsible for any fees incurred by the attorney

8 Wetland Delineation Engineering Review Fee $2,000.00 escrow

Conditional Use Permit: Application Fee $ 200.00 Public Hearing Fee $ 250.00 Recording Fee $ 30.00 Attorney / Engineering Fee Applicant will be responsible for any fee incurred by the attorney or engineer

Interim Use Permit: Application Fee $ 200.00 Public Hearing Fee $ 250.00 Attorney / Engineering Fee Applicant will be responsible for any fee incurred by the attorney or engineer

Variance: Application Fee $ 75.00 Public Hearing Fee $ 250.00 Recording Fee for approval or denial $ 30.00 Attorney / Engineering Fee Applicant will be responsible for any fee incurred by the attorney or engineer

Excavation and Mining Permit: Application Fee $ 250.00 Public Hearing Fee (if required) $ 250.00 Dirt Removal Fee $ .07 – per cubic yard Annual Renewal Fee $ 100.00 Attorney / Engineering Fee Applicant will be responsible for any fee incurred by the attorney or engineer

Vacation Easement: Application Fee $ 200.00 Public Hearing Fee $ 250.00 Recording Fee $ 30.00 Attorney / Engineering Fee Developer/Applicant will be responsible for any fees incurred by the attorney or engineer

9 D. Other Fees:

Consultant Fees Cost

Special Meetings Public Hearing: $ 500.00 City Council $ 500.00

Right-of-Way Management Fees $ 150.00 Registration fee (One Time Charge) $ 150.00 for 1st 1000 linier feet & $ 30.00 for each additional 1000 linier feet

Adopted by the City of Nowthen Council on this 8th day of March, 2011

CITY OF NOWTHEN

______Bill Schulz, Mayor

ATTEST:

______Corrie LaDoucer