10.5. SR 11-02-2015 EGty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 10.5
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Work Session November 2, 2015 Tina Allard, City Clerk
Item Description Reviewed by
Streamline of Licensing Process Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Council discussion regarding streamlining of the licensing process.
Background/Discussion
Early this fall,The Quarterbacks Club submitted a request for a Pyrotechnics Permit. Unfortunately, the
permit needed Council approval and the next meeting was well after the dates requested. They asked for
a Special Meeting to approve the permit,which was denied by the mayor.
The city issues 98 different licenses for specific uses, 47require Council approval and 51 are staff-
approved. Of the 47 requiring Council approval, 10 go to other boards for review. In many cases, a
defined policy or ordinance exists and if the requirements are met there is no real option for denial by the
Council.
Applicants frequently submit permit and licensure requests that are needed before the Council meets to
act. Often the applicants are transient sales from outside the city or local nonprofits that have loose
organization and are unaware of deadlines needed to fulfill background checks and be added to the
Council packet.
Because many licenses and permits are required to meet Council-approved criteria, city ordinance or state
law, they frequently are on the Council's Consent Agenda. This discussion is intended to identify licenses
and permits that could be approved at the staff level when complying with city policy, state law and local
ordinance. There also may be some licenses or permits that serve no public purpose,have no
enforcement or follow-up action and may not be necessary.
Currently, a license or permit can take up to weeks to approve. If the Council deems appropriate,licenses
requiring administrative approval only could frequently be completed within two weeks. Licenses and
permits approved administratively would be required to meet Council-approved stipulations.
Administrative denials would have a Council or Administrative Hearing Board review process.
Staff recommends maintaining the same fee schedule for licenses and permits that meet the current lead
times and will recommend an additional fee for licenses and permits that need expedited service as the
unplanned service interrupts existing work priorities and schedules.
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Financial Impact
Staff recommends maintaining the same fee schedule for licenses and permits that meet the current lead
times and will recommend an additional fee for licenses and permits that need expedited service as the
unplanned service interrupts existing work priorities and schedules.
Attachments
■ Licensing/Permitting List
N:APublic Bodies\Agenda Packets\11-02-2015\x10.5 sr Licensing.docx
Council
Permit/License Review Notes
Fire Department/FABS
Burning Permit No
Burning Permit (Day) No
Rental Dwelling License -Apartments No
Rental Dwelling License -Residential No
Building- Residential or Commerical No
Building- Remodel /Addition No
Basement Finish No
Plumbing No
Plumbing Basement No
HVAC/Mechanical No
HVAC/Mechanical Basement No
Fireplace/Wood Stoves No
Fences No
Reroof No
Residing No
Windows/Doors No
Pools No
Sewer&Water No
Septic / repair No
Tank Removal (Not on fee schedule) No
Deck /Porch No
Garage / Outbuildings No
Demolition No
Retaining Wall (over 4 ft.) No
Grading/Excavating No
Street/Right-Of--Way Distruption No
Sprinkler / Alarm No
Erosion No
Shoreland Permit No
COD
Compost passes No
Overweight limits No
House moving No
Shoreland No
Wetland Conserv Act Determination No
Floodplain Permit No
Waste Hauler Yes Consent Agenda
Solid Waste Facility (Landfill& GRE) Yes CUP Review
Gravel Mine Yes
Administration
Dangerous/Potentially dangerous No
Fireworks -pyrotechnic Yes Consent Agenda
Background Investigation
Fireworks -retail sales/storage Yes Consent Agenda
Fireworks - temporary tent Yes Consent Agenda
Resolution required: New Premise Permits
Gambling Yes Consent Agenda
Kennel (commercial/private) Yes Consent Agenda
Background Investigation
16 Types of Liquor Licenses Yes Consent Agenda
Background Investigation
Massage Establishment Yes Consent Agenda agenda
Background Investigation
Massage Therapist Yes Consent Agenda
Mechanical Amusement Yes Consent Agenda
Background Investigation
Solicitor Yes Consent Agenda
Background Investigation
Peddler Yes Consent Agenda
Background Investigation
Transient Merchant Yes Consent Agenda
Public Hearing
Sexually Oriented Businesses Yes Conditional Use Permit
Public Hearing
Pawnbroker Yes General Business
Special Events Yes Consent Agenda
Council approval regd if more than 1 road
Block Party No closure
Background Investigation
Tobacco Yes Consent Agenda
Downtown parking No
Snowmobile permits No
Pet Licensing No
Special burning permits No
Police
Hunting Permit No
Permit to Purchase (firearm) No
Alarm Permit (business and residential) No
Explosive Permit No
Letter of Conduct (req by applicant) No
Planning
Public Hearing
Conditional Use Permit Yes Planning Commission
Easement Vacation Yes Public Hearing
General Planning Permit No
Public Hearing
Interim Use Permit Yes Planning Commission
Public Hearing
Land Use Amendment Yes Planning Commission
Lot Split Subdivision Yes Public Hearing
Public Hearing
Ordinance Amendment (Zoning) Yes Planning Commission
Permitted Home Occupation No
Public Hearing
Plat Yes Planning Commission
Site Plan Review No
Simple Plat Yes Public Hearing
Subdivision Exception No
Public Hearing
Variance Yes Board of Appeal
Public Hearing
Zoning Appeal Yes Board of Appeal
Public Hearing
Zone Change Yes Planning Commission
Sign Permit No
Temporary Sign Permit No