07-12-2021
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 12, 2021
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
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treatment, or employment in its services, program, or activities because of race, color, creed, religion,
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any interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta
Collins at (763) 572-3500. (TTD/763-572-3534).
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of June 28, 2021
NEW BUSINESS
2. Ordinance No. 1391, Amending the Fridley City Code Chapter 206, Building Code (Second
Reading)
CLAIMS
3. Approve Claim Nos. 193317 - 193458
ADOPTION OF REGULAR AGENDA
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: Consideration of Items not on Agenda 15 minutes.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
NEW BUSINESS
INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS
ADJOURN
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: July 12, 2021 Meeting Type: City Council
Submitted By: Roberta Collins, Assistant to the City Manager
Title
Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of June 28, 2021
Background
Attached are the minutes from the City Council meeting of June 28, 2021.
Financial Impact
None.
Recommendation
Approve the minutes from the City Council meeting of June 28, 2021.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
x Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Minutes from the City Council Meeting of June 28, 2021
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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June 28, 2021
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7:00 PM
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Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
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MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lund called the City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Scott Lund
Dave Ostwald
Tom Tillberry
Stephen Eggert
Ann Bolkcom
Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Andrew Biggerstaff, City Attorney
Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the consent agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Tillberry.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of June 14, 2021.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Receive the Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of June 16, 2021.
3. Resolution No. 2021-46, Approving a Grant Agreement with Minnesota Department of Health for Well
Sealing Program.
4. Resolution No. 2021-53, Awarding Craig Park Improvements, Project No. 21-601.
5. Resolution No. 2021-56, Approving Change Order No. 4 (Final) for 2019 Street Rehabilitation Project
No. ST2019-01.
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6. Resolution No. 2021-57, Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships received between May 18 and
June 21, 2021.
7. Resolution No. 2021-58, Authorizing Participation of the City of Fridley in the Minnesota Local
Performance Measurement Program.
8. Resolution No. 2021-59, Approving and Authorizing an Employee Wellness Program.
CLAIMS
9. Approve Claim Nos. 193103 193316.
ADOPTION OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Eggert to adopt the regular agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Ostwald.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: Consideration of Items not on Agenda 15 minutes.
No one from the audience spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10. Ordinance No. 1393, Amending Fridley City Code Chapter 509 Allowing Shared Micromobility
Devices, Petitioned by Bird Rides, Inc., Public Hearing and First Reading
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember
Tillberry.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:12 P.M.
Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner, said Bird Rides is requesting the City to allow foot-powered
electric scooter sharing in the right-o-way, and to update the definition in Chapter 509, Motor Vehicle
Rental, to include scooters. The text amendment is expanded to include other micromobility devices,
right-of-way considerations and removal of motor vehicle language. Motorized foot scooters, bicycles,
electric bicycles temporary use for a fee, short trips from right-of-way. The scooters ride 15-18
mph. Similar to the rules to bicycles (MS 169.225). Ride on roads or trails unless posted, must be 12
years old, helmet for <18 years old and equipped with the appropriate lighting. Company specific rules
are 18+, helmet use (hard to enforce) and hours of operation. Scooters equipped with GPS, so Bird Rides
knows where it is and has the ability to turn off the scooter remotely. Bird Rides, Inc., has locations in
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Minneapolis, Golden Valley, St. Paul and Brooklyn Park (pending). They work with a local fleet operator
who charges the scooters, maintains and rebalances them. They receive commission on the scooters.
Ms. Workin said the Chapter 509 Text Amendment creates an ordinance license requirement and fee,
impoundment and fee and limits the number of licenses. The License Agreement, specific to scooters,
limits the number of scooters, duration, creates programs standards, requires insurance and
indemnification and reporting. Scooters would need to be removed by October 31. The proposal is for
200 scooter capacity. Golden Valley and St. Louis Park have a maximum of 200 scooters contracting with
Bird Rides or 150 and 175 respectively. Minneapolis has a cap of 2,500 split between Bird Rides and Lime.
Ms. Workin noted that the license includes vehicle distribution and parking, including highly mobile,
geofencing, rebalance in terms of citizen and demand. The City can require redistribution where scooters
are too dense or sparse, and scooters are not to be parked where they block pedestrian or vehicular
access, on landscaped areas, traffic islands, in the street, where they pose a safety hazard, and are subject
to impoundment on private property. Enforcement is direct to local contact where possible. Staff has
the ability to impound, decrease the number of scooters and terminate the license. Staff can geofence
off high-speed roads over 45 mph speed limits and the operator would get a warning to turn
around. Scooters will be removed if unsafe. Specific users can be banned from using the
scooters. Indemnity is low risk for licensing, and the user agreement that lays out the risk they are
assuming. The licensee must maintain liability insurance and add the City as an additional insured. The
Planning Commission approved this and added a stipulation for the user to provide proof of age via
drivers' license. Staff recommend Council approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1393, Amending
Fridley City Code Chapter 509 Allowing Shared Micromobility Devices.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked who would respond to customers after 10 p.m.
Adam Blau, Bird Rides, Inc., replied that during working hours, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., the scooter needs to be
moved within two hours. The user can reach out to the 24/7 support line or use email or the app to
connect with a Bird Rides representative between 10 p.m. and midnight. The scooter will automatically
shut off at midnight.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked about staying within 5 feet of scooter. If you wanted to into a store,
would you be able to use the scooter when you come back out.
Ms. Workin replied that is for an unlicensed City scooter that is unattended, the City could impound that
scooter. That does not apply to the licensed-sharing scooters.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if someone could have a passenger on the scooter.
Mr. Blau replied that the agreement is for one rider per Bird.
Ms. Workin added that it is also illegal in State Statute and not allowed on a private scooter.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if scooters could be taken on a bus.
Mr. Blau replied that if busses allowed this it would be okay, but the scooter would remain unlocked, and
the user continues to pay by the minute. Locked scooters cannot be transported.
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Ms. Workin said she was not sure if Metro Transit would allow scooters on the bus.
Councilmember Bolkcom said there was a lot of discussion at the Planning Commission meeting about
liability and if staff felt comfortable with the way the language was written in the ordinance.
Andrew Biggerstaff, City Attorney, replied that the language in the license agreement indemnifies the City
and the City would be named as an additional insured to provide extra protection for the City. He checked
with the League of Minnesota Cities, and this license agreement does not create new lines of liability for
the City.
Councilmember Eggert asked about the requirements for the insurance certificate.
Attorney Biggerstaff replied that there are a number of formats they use in the municipal line.
Councilmember Eggert said that someone could get a cheap policy that does not have the assets.
Attorney Biggerstaff replied that there is nothing that requires a certain level of rating of the insurer. The
City could require that the insurer be someone the City approves of and reviews to make sure they meet
our requirements.
Councilmember Eggert said he suspected they are with a sizable insurer, and there is a requirement in
the license to submit insurance certification.
Ms. Workin said staff can look at other City licenses--for garbage and tree trimming--to see examples of
the issuer standards the City has required.
Councilmember Eggert asked if the insurer would renew on an annual basis.
Ms. Workin replied that is managed through Citizen Serve and the licensed applicant uploads a copy of
their certificate on an annual basis.
Councilmember Eggert said he thought there was a low medical coverage of $10,000. He said that does
not cover a lot of medical in today's world.
Attorney Biggerstaff replied that the coverage was based on Golden Valley agreement, but staff could
look at it and adjust it if needed.
Councilmember Eggert asked how any excess costs would be covered.
Attorney Biggerstaff replied the indemnity would be beyond the limits and hold the City harmless. The
licensee would step in to protect the City.
Councilmember Tillberry asked what percentage of riders get injured.
Mr. Blau replied 0.001% reported injuries and the industry started in 2018.
Councilmember Tillberry asked about the helmet use requirement.
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Mr. Blau replied that they donot mandate helmets but strongly encourage.Riders can get a free helmet
on the app and only pay $9.95 for shipping and handling.
Ms. Workin added that in the State Statute, helmets are not required unless riders are under 18 years of
age.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if there was any way to scan in a student ID rather than a license.
Mr. Blau replied that by default, riders are checking a box on the user agreement saying they are
18+. There are a few city partners who would like to require a drivers license, and that may be able to
be implemented.
Ms. Workin added that age was a concern at the Planning Commission meeting. We learned after the
meeting that the identification requirement would have to be a drivers license. The City could require a
drivers license identification that could be added into the license.
Councilmember Bolkcom thought there should be a way to be able to scan something besides a drivers
license.
Ms. Workin replied that no other city requires a drivers license. If we could accept other forms of
identification, staff would recommend that. If we are limited to drivers license only there would be a
rd can follow up to see if they can scan
in other types of identification.
Councilmember Bolkcom suggested to put emphasis on Bird to develop that technology, to scan other
types of identification.
Mr. Blau said it is up to City if they want to implement and enforce scanned identification.
Councilmember Bolkcom said she did not want Public Safety officers enforcing underage drivers on
scooters.
Mayor Lund said if the age to ride is 18, why not require a license to be scanned.
Ms. Workin replied that not every resident 18+ has a drive license.
Mayor Lund asked how someone under 18 would pay for this.
credit card.
Mayor Lund said there is some work to do, and he was surprised something has not been developed to
scan in other identification rather than a drivers license.
Ms. Workin replied that the language in the license agreement is similar to Golden Valley and St. Louis
Park. They do not require the user to submit identification before renting the scooter. The Planning
Commission added a stipulation of additional proof of identification in the form of a drivers license.
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Councilmember Bolkcomsaid that Fridley is going down a new path with a new ordinance.She suggested
to start small with those 18 and pressure Bird into doing something different. She asked about
impounding the scooter and the notice in the 72-hour ordinance.
Ms. Workin replied that if the City received a report of a scooter parked in violation of the notice the City
would contact the licensee and they would respond. If something immediate needed to happen like a
safety hazard, the City can impound the scooter without notice. City staff reached out to the police
department in Golden Valley and St. Louis Park and they said they spent minimal police time, and this
If the scooter is impounded that would be done by the
community service officers and they wouldn't have to let them know for 72 hours. Bird can track the
scooter through GPS so they would know where it is, and Bird would have to pay the fine if there is one.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked how the charging stations were regulated.
Ms. Workin replied that in the past the City had an incident with illegal home occupation of scooters
That is not the current business model.
Mr. Blau added that they partner with local businesses and bike shops with existing infrastructure and
move scooters back to areas where they will get ridden after they are charged.
Councilmember Eggert asked what the rental fee was of the scooters.
Mr. Blau replied the fee is $1 to unlock the scooter and 39 cents a minute therafter. Community pricing
programs are available for low income individuals and first responders.
Mayor Lund agreed to roll this out slowly and not have 5,000 scooters in Fridley.
sitting and not being ridden. They would
start small with 25-50 scooters and scale up if there is demand. They have more than 200
scooters in this area at one time.
Mayor Lund asked where the scooters would be placed.
Mr. Blau replied they would defer to the knowledge of local fleet managers and high foot traffic
areas. They will track where people start and end from the app.
Councilmember Eggert asked how the bad customers are managed.
Mr. Blau replied that every rider goes through a tutorial explaining the rules of the road. Information can
be can customized within the app. Every rider has to take a photo where they left the scooter. We do
fine bad parking and the rider pays. We also have the ability to ban riders from the platform, but the first
step is in-app communications.
Ms. Workin added that the users are not anonymous. They also have a user profile and credit card trail.
Councilmember Ostwald asked if there have been any issues with underage riders using the scooters.
Mr. Blau said that is city specific, and he cannot say if there will be an issue in Fridley.
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Councilmember Bolkcomasked how they know if there are underage users with no required proof of
identification.
Councilmember Ostwald thought this is designed to get cars off the road so they would want a drivers
license but that may exclude the group of people without drivers license to use the scooters as alternative
transportation. 30% of people in Fridley do not have a vehicle and would be excluded.
Councilmember Eggert agreed that we have the infrastructure and our residents need cheaper
transportation.
Councilmember Ostwald asked what was done to build in security for the scooters.
Mr. Blau replied that if the scooters are not unlocked within the app, they are not rideable, and the GPS
signal cannot be stopped.
Motion made by Tillberry to close the Public Hearing, Seconded by Bolkcom.
Voting Yea: Lund, Bolkcom, Eggert, Ostwald, Tillberry
Public hearing closed at 8:30 p.m.
Motion made by Tillberry to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1393, Amending Fridley City Code
Chapter 509 Allowing Shared Micromobility Devices. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW BUSINESS
11. Ordinance No. 1391, Amending the Fridley City Code Chapter 206, Building Code (First Reading).
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, stated this is only electrical permit fees. In November
of 2020, the State Department of Labor and Industry modified its schedule related to electrical permit
fees. From year-to-year, the State looks at its fee schedule for permits and publishes its fee schedule. It
is incumbent upon a municipalitto set the fee schedule for that municipality, based
on the cost of service. The State fee table becomes an important guide.
Mr. Hickok stated that the City has sought to keep all permit fees in line with State requirements that they
are set to cover the cost of the service being delivered. An annual report is filed with the State and in
includes building department data that helps to
define costs incurred (office space, lighting, photocopying, etc.) with our service delivery. Our Plumbing
and Building Permit fees do not require adjustment at this time. The State of Minnesota has also created
a separate permit process for solar panels and other solar devices. In response, staff has prepared an
application which includes a fee chart that will be consistent with other cities across the State.
Mr. Hickok said that Robert "Bob" Clausen, has been the contract electrical inspector for the City of Fridley
since the late 1960s. Bob is contemplating retirement. For many years, Mr. Clausen was a State Electrical
Inspector and later he bacame a contract inspector for cities. In recent years, Bob has worked entirely for
the City of Fridley and its surrounding cities and colelcts 80% of the permit fee, leaving 20% to cover
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administration costs incurred by the City. As he has prepared for his retirement, Bob has made
recommendations to Building Official Tony DeForge. Those recommendations include two items; a
modified form to be consistent with his other cities where he has contracts and does their inspections
and an adjustment to the schedule to bring our fees into line with his other contract cities.
Councilmember Ostwald asked when the last time was that we adjusted the rates.
Me. Hickok replied that we have kept consistent rates since 1992 and have stayed in the middle compared
to other cities.
Motion made by Councilmember Eggert to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1391, Amending
the Fridley City Code Chapter 206, Building Code. Seconded by Councilmember Ostwald.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Ordinance No. 1392, Repealing Ordinance No. 1380 Extending the Period of a Mayoral-Declared
Local Emergency
Wally Wysopal, City Manager stated that the state of emergency order within the City of Fridley is no
longer needed so he is recommending repealing the emergency order effective immediately.
Motion made by Mayor Lund to adopt Ordinance No. 1392, Repealing Ordinance No. 1380 Extending the
Period of a Mayoral-Declared Local Emergency. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Ordinance No. 1394, Amending Fridley City Code Chapter No. 11 Adding Licensing, Impoundment
and Storage Fees for Micromobility Vehicles (First Reading).
Ms. Workin said the fees for the micromobility vehicles outlined in Ordinance No. 1393 include
micromobility sharing license $25 per vehicle, micromobility vehicle impoundment is $100 per vehicle,
and micromobility vehicle storage is $10 per day, with the ability to auction off any scooters held for more
than 30 days.
Motion made by Councilmember Eggert to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1394, made by
Eggert, Amending Fridley City Code Chapter No. 11 Adding Licensing, Impoundment and Storage Fees
for Micromobility Vehicles. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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14. Resolution No. 2021-55, Appointing Members to the Financing Task Force and Refinement Task
Force for Continued Work on a Parks System Improvement Plan.
Mayor Lund recommended the following individuals be appointed to the Financing Task Force and the
Refinement Task Force:
Financing Task Force: Daniel Tienter, Lee Pao Xiong, Scott Brinkhaus, Walter Smith, Steve Schmit,
Ron Ackerman, Rachel Schwankl, Alesia Thompson, and Warren Stock.
Refinement Task Force: Mike Maher, Pete Borman, E.B. Graham, Mike Heintz, Ken Schultz, Dan
Whalen, Jordan Hurst, Jim Stangler, Traci Wuchter, Liz Novotony, Dan Gourde, Kim Ferraro, Maija
Sedzielarz, Malcolm Mitchell, and Jeremy Powers.
Mayor Lund said he appreciated the commitment of the individuals and thanked them for serving.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked how residents will know where we are in the process.
Mr. Wysopal replied that meetings will be posted, and they are open to the public and minutes will be
taken and shared.
Motion made by Councilmember Ostwald to approve Resolution No. 2021-55, Appointing Members to
the Financing Task Force and Refinement Task Force for Continued Work on a Parks System Improvement
Plan. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS
Councilmember Bolkcom thanked all who attended the summer event at the Banfill Locke Center. After
December 31, they will find a new place to reside as they are no longer connected with Anoka County.
They will be called the North Suburban Center for the Arts.
ADJOURN
Motion made by Councilmember Ostwald to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Eggert.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:06 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Krista Peterson Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: July 12, 2021 Meeting Type: City Council
Submitted By: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Tony DeForge, Building Official
Title
Ordinance No. 1391, Amending the Fridley City Code Chapter 206, Building Code (Second Reading)
Background
Annually the State Permit Division, a division of the Minnesota Department of Labor, evaluates its fee
schedules and makes modifications as necessary to cover costs associated with the inspection, plan
review process, and to assure it has considered contemporary electrical applications (Solar PV Systems
in this case) and to assure fees cover costs of service. A new fee schedule and application format for
both standard electrical permit fees, as well as, Solar PV permit fees was presented relative to this
requested Ordinance No. 1391, and the associated fee amendments. The City Council considered and
approved the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1391, at their Regular Meeting on June 28, 2021. This is
consideration of the second reading and staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 1391 and the
abbreviated summary ordinance version for publication, as submitted.
Through this process the State has determined that the Electrical Fees were worthy of adjustment and
that there should be a Solar PV System Electrical Inspection Fee Chart. The inspection fees in the case of
Solar PV Systems are calculated according to Minnesota Statute § 326B.37, subds. 2, 3, 4, and 6,
in
. Additionally,
Summary Ordinance No. 1391 is
Fridley License and Permit Coordinator, Trisha Lindahl has prepared a highlighted fee schedule that
shows the modifications that the State made to the standard electrical permit fee schedule (Exhibit A).
The changes have been highlighted in yellow. Exhibits B and C are proposed revisions of permit
applications reflecting the corresponding new fee schedule.
Financial Impact
Primarily a pass-thru cost, with a nominal fee adjustment to assist with covering increased
administrative and overhead costs associated with permit processing.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the second reading of Ordinance No. 1391.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
X Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Ordinance No. 1391
!Summary Ordinance No. 1391
!Exhibit A: Electrical Fee Chart
!Exhibit B: Electrical Permit Fee Application
!Exhibit C: Solar PV System Permit Application
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Ordinance No. 1391
Amending the Fridley City Code Chapter 206, Building Code
The City of Fridley does ordain, after review, examination and staff recommendation that Chapter
206, Building Code, of the Fridley City Code be amended as follows:
FRIDLEY CITY CODE
CHAPTER 206. BUILDING CODE
(Ref. repealed old Chapter 206: 206, 287, 292, 296, 297, 308, 320, 361, 367, 408, 437, 448, 479,
614, 664, 680, 734, 794, 901, 929, 947, 961, 986, 1012, 1052, 1123, 1159, 1190; 1245, 1261, 1324,
1327)
206.01. BUILDING CODE
1. Codes Adopted by Reference
The Minnesota State Building Code, as adopted by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes (M.S.) Chapter 326B, including all of the amendments, rules and
regulations established, adopted and published from time to time by the Minnesota
Commissioner of Labor and Industry, through the Building Codes and Standards Unit, is hereby
adopted by reference with the exception of the optional chapters, unless specifically adopted in
this ordinance. The Minnesota State Building Code is hereby incorporated in this ordinance as if
fully set out herein.
2. Application, Administration and Enforcement
The application, administration, and enforcement of the code shall be in accordance with
Minnesota State Building Code. The code shall be enforced within the extraterritorial limits
permitted by M.S.§ 326B.121, subd. 2(d), when so established by this ordinance.
The code enforcement agency of this municipality is called the City of Fridley Building Code
Enforcement Office. This code shall be enforced by the Minnesota Certified Building Official
designated by this Municipality to administer the code in accordance with M.S. § 326B.133, subd.
1.
3. Permits and Fees
The issuance of permits and the collection of fees shall be as authorized in Minnesota Rules
Chapter 1300. Permit fees shall be assessed for work governed by this code in accordance with
the fee schedule adopted by the municipality in City Code Chapter 11. In addition, a surcharge fee
shall be collected on all permits issued for work governed by this code in accordance with M.S. §
326B.148.
4. Violations and Penalties
A violation of the code is a misdemeanor pursuant to M.S. § 326B.082, subd.16.
5. Building Code Optional Chapters
Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1300 allows the City to adopt by reference and enforce
certain optional chapters of the most current edition of the Minnesota State Building Code.
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The following optional provisions identified in the most current edition of the State Building Code
are hereby adopted and incorporated as part of the building code for the City:
1. Chapter 1306, Special Fire Protection Systems
206.02. CONFLICTS
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Code adopted by the provisions of this
Chapter and applicable provisions of State law, rules or regulations, the latter shall prevail.
206.03. PERMITS AND FEES
1. The issuance of permits, and collection of fees shall be as authorized in M.S. § 16B.62,
subd. 1.
2. Violations and Penalties. A violation of the code is a misdemeanor (M.S. § 16B.69) and
Minnesota Rules Chapter 1300.
3. The fee schedules shall be as follows:
A. Plan Review Fees
1) When a plan or other data are submitted for review, the plan review fee shall be
65% of the building permit fee.
2) Where plans are incorporated or changed so as to require additional plan review
an additional plan review fee shall be charged.
3) Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of
application shall expire by limitation and plans and other data submitted for review
may thereafter be returned or destroyed. The building official may extend the time
for action by the applicant once for a period not exceeding 180 days upon request
by the applicant.
4) Permit and Plan Review Refund Policy. The Building Official may authorize
refunding of any fee hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. The
Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80% of the permit fee
paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this
code. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80% of the
plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee
has been paid is withdrawn or cancelled before any plan reviewing is done. The
Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written
application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of
the fee payment. (Ref 1190)
B. Building Permit Fees
TOTAL VALUATION FEE
$1.00 TO $500 $23.50
$501 TO $2000 $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100
or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
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$2,001 to $25,000 $69.25 for the first $2000 plus $14 for each additional $100
or faction thereof, to and including $25,000
$25,001 to $50,000 $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
$50,001 to $100,000 $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
$100,001 to $500,000 $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
$500,001 to $1,000,000 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.
Other Inspections and Fees:
Inspections outside of normal business hours $50 per hour
Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of $50 per hour
Section 108
Inspections for which no fee is specifically $50 per hour
Additional plan review required by changes, $50 per hour
additions or revisions to approved plans
hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the
greatest. This cost shall include supervision,
overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe
benefits of the employee involved.
For use of outside consultants for plan checking Actual Costs which include
and inspections, or both administrative and overhead costs
Residential Mobile Home Installation $100
Surcharge on Residential Building Permits. A surcharge of $5 shall be added to
the permit fee charged for each
residential building permit that
requires a state licensed residential
contract.
C. Plumbing Permit Fees
Fixture FEE
Minimum Fee per M.S. § 16B.60, subd. 3 $15 or 5% of cost of improvement,
whichever is greater
Each fixture $10
Old opening, new fixture $10
Beer Dispenser $10
Blow Off Basin $10
Catch Basin $10
Rain Water Leader $10
Sump or Receiving Tank $10
Water Treating Appliance $35
Water Heater Electric $35
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Water Heater Gas $35
Backflow Preventer $15
OTHER Commercial 1.25% of value of fixture
or appliance
Other Inspections and Fees:
Inspections outside of normal business hours $50 per hour
Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of $50 per hour
Section 108
Inspections for which no fee is specifically $50 per hour
Additional plan review required by changes, $50 per hour
additions or revisions to approved plans
*Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction,
whichever is the greatest. This cost shall
include supervision, overhead, equipment,
hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the
employees involved.
For use of outside consultants for plan checking Actual Cost including administrative
and inspections, or both and overhead costs
D. Mechanical Permit Fees
(1) Residential minimum fee per M.S. § 16B.60, $15 or 5% of cost of improvement,
subd. 3 whichever is greater
Furnace $35
Gas Range $10
Gas Piping $10
Air Conditioning $25
OTHER 1% of value of appliance
(2) Commercial minimum fee $35
All work 1.25% of value of appliance
Other Inspections and Fees:
Inspections outside of normal business hours $50 per hour
Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of $50 per hour
Section 108
Inspections for which no fee is specifically $50 per hour
Additional plan review required by changes, $50 per hour
additions or revisions to approved plans
*Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction,
whichever is the greatest. This cost shall
include supervision, overhead, equipment,
hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the
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employees involved.
For use of outside consultants for plan checking Actual Cost including administrative
and inspections, or both and overhead costs
E. Electrical Permit Fees
1) Property Owner Electrical Inspection Fees
New Home or Associated Structure
New Dwelling Service/Power Supply 0-400 ampere $35
401-800 ampere $60
New Dwelling Feeders/Circuits Up to 30 Feeders/Circuits $100
More than 30 Feeders/Circuits or up to
200(in addition to the above) $6 each
Detached Garage or Other Associated Structure
New Service/Power Supply 0-400 ampere $35
New Feeders/Circuits $6 each
Total (the fee calculated above or $35
multiplied by the number of required
inspection trips, whichever is greater)
Existing Home/Structure Remodel or Addition
New Service/Power Supply 0-400 ampere $35
401-800 ampere $60
Up to 15 Feeders/Circuits $6 Each
16-30 Feeders/Circuits $100
New Feeders/Circuits
More than 30 Feeders/Circuits up to 200 $6
Reconnected Feeders/Circuits Each
Feeders/Circuits $2 Each
Existing Detached Garage or other Associate Structure
New Service/Power Supply 0-400 ampere $35
New Feeders/Circuits $6 Each
Reconnected Feeders/Circuits $2 Each
Total (the fee calculated above or $35
multiplied by the number of required
inspection trips, whichever is greater)
2) Contractor Electrical Inspection Fee for Single Family Dwelling/Associated Structure
New Home or Associated Structure
New Dwelling Service/Power Supply 0-400 ampere $35
401-800 ampere $60
New Dwelling Feeders/Circuits Up to 30 Feeders/Circuits $100
More than 30 up to 200 (in addition to the
above) $6 each
Detached Garage or Other Associated Structure
New Service/Power Supply
0-400 ampere $35
New Feeders/Circuits $6 each
Total (the fee calculated above or $35
multiplied by the number of required
inspection trips, whichever is greater)
Existing Home/Structure Remodel or Addition
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New Service/Power Supply 0-400 ampere $35
401-800 ampere $60
New Feeders/Circuits Up to 15 Feeders/Circuits $6 Each
16-30 Feeders/Circuits $100
More than 30 Feeders/Circuits up to 200 $6
Reconnected Feeders/Circuits Each
Feeders/Circuits $2 Each
Existing Detached Garage or other Associate Structure
New Service/Power Supply 0-400 ampere $35
New Feeders/Circuits $6 Each
Reconnected Feeders/Circuits $2 Each
Total (the fee calculated above or $35
multiplied by the number of required
inspection trips, whichever is greater)
3) Contractor Electrical Inspection Fee for Multi-Family Dwelling/Commercial
Structure
Service/Power Supply 0-400 ampere $35
401-800 ampere $60
Above 800 ampere $100
Feeders/Circuits Up to 200 A $6 Each
Above 200 A $15 Each
Reconnected Feeders/Circuits $2 Each
Manufactured Home Park Lot Supply $35 Each
Recreational Vehicle Site Supply $6 Each (for circuits originating in the
Equipment Equipment)
Street, Parking Lot, Lighting Standard $5 Each
Transformers Up to 10 kva $15 Each
Over 10 kva $30 Each
Electric Signs and Outline Lighting
Transformer/power supply $5 Each
Technology System Devices 75¢ Each
Separate Bonding Inspections for $35 Each
Swimming Pools and Equipotential
Planes
Center Pivot Irrigation Booms $35 Each
Electrical Drive Unit $5 Each
Luminaire Retrofit Modifications 25¢ Each
Concrete-Encased Electrode Inspection $35 Each
Investigative Fee $70 OR
Total inspection fee, whichever is greater up
to $1,000
Special Inspection fee $80 Per Hour
Plus the number of miles at the current IRS
mileage rate
Over 600 Volts Add the combined service/power supply and
feeder/circuit fee to result in double the
regular fee (does not apply to electric sign
and outline lighting)
New Multi-Family Dwellings - Up to 20 $70 Each
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Feeders/Circuits Above 20 allowed per unit $6 Each
Total The fee calculated above or $35 multiplied
by the number of required inspection trips,
whichever is greater)
Residential, Commercial, Multi-Family
0 to 400 Amp Power Source $50 each
401 to 800 Amp Power Source $100 each
Over 800 Amp Power Source $150 each
0 to 200 Amp Circuit or Feeder $8 each
Over 200 Amp Circuit or Feeder 30 each
Over 200 Volts
0 to 400 Amp Power Source $100 each
401 to 800 Amp Power Source $200 each
Over 800 Amp Power Source $300 each
0 to 200 Amp Circuit or Feeder $16 each
Over 200 Amp Circuit or Feeder $60 each
Panel Changes (reconnect existing circuit or feeder $100 each
for panelboard replacement)
New 1 & 2 Family Homes up to 25 Circuits, 3 Trips $175 each
New Multi-Family Dwelling unit (with up to 20 circuits $100/dwelling unit
& feeders per unit)
New Multi-Family Dwelling Unit $8/feeder or circuit
(additional circuits over 20 per unit)
Existing Multi-Family Dwelling Unit (up to 10 feeders $100/unit
or circuits are installed or extended)
Existing Multi-Family Dwelling Unit $8/feeder or circuit
(where less than 10 feeders or circuits are installed or
extended)
Additional circuits over 25 per unit $8 each
Circuits extended or modified $8 each
Retrofitting of existing lighting fixtures $1 each
Manufactured Home Park Lot Supply + Circuits $50/Ped
Separate Bonding Inspection $40
$80
Inspection of concrete encased grounding electrode $40
Technology circuits & circuits less than 50 volts $1/device
Traffic Signals, Street, Parking & Outdoor Lighting $5 each
Standards
Transformers for light, heat & power (0 to 10 KVA) 20 each
Transformers for light, heat & power (more than 10 $40 each
KVA)
Transformers for electronic power supplies & outline $5.50 each
lighting
Additional Inspection trip(s), Re-inspections $40 each
Minnesota Solar PV System Electrical Inspection Fee Chart
$60
$100
$150
$200
$250
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40,001 and larger watts (40 kw) $250, and $25 for each
additional 10,000 watts
Plan review Fee (Electrical) $80/hour
F. Moving of Dwelling or Building Fee
The permit fee for the moving of a dwelling or building shall be in accordance with the following
schedule:
For Principle Building into City $300
For Accessory Building into City $42
For moving any building out of City $20
For moving through or within the City $20
G. Wrecking Permit Fee
(1) For any permit for the wrecking of any building or portion thereof, the fee charged
for each such building included in such permit shall be based on the cubical
contents thereof and shall be at the rate of $1.25 for each 1,000 cubic feet or
fraction thereof.
(2) For structures which would be impractical to cube, the wrecking permit fee shall be
based on the total cost of wrecking such structure at the rate of six dollars for each
$500 or fraction thereof.
(3) In no case shall the fee charged for any wrecking permit be less than $20.
H. Water and Sewer Fees
$50
$1.30/1000 gallons used
Minimum $20
Tanker $20 per fill
Water Taps See Engineering
Permanent Street Patch
First 5 sq. yds. $300
Over 5 sq. yds. $30 per sq. yd.
Temporary Street Patch (Nov 1 through May1)
First 5 sq. yd. $400
Over 5 sq. yds. $40 per sq. yd. plus cost of
permanent street patch
Water Connections Permit $50
Sewer Connections Permit $50
Inspection Fee for Water/Sewer Line Repair $40
I. Land Alterations, Excavating, or Grading Fees including Conservation Plan
Implementation Fees.
50 cubic yards or less $40
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51 to 100 cubic yards $47.50
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $47.50 for the first 100 cubic yards
plus $10.50 for each additional 100 cubic yards or fraction
thereof.
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $167 for the first 1,000 cubic yards
plus $9 for each additional 1,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof
10,001 to 100,000 cubic $273 for the first 10,000 cubic yards
yards plus $40.50 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction
thereof
100,001 cubic yards or $662.50 for the first 100,000 cubic yards
more plus $22.50 for each additional 100,000 cubic yards or fraction
thereof
Land Alteration Plan-Checking Fees:
50 cubic yards or less No Fee
51 to 100 cubic yards $23.50
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $37
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $49.25
10,001 to 100,000 cubic $49.25 for the first 10,000 cubic yards
yards plus $24.50 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction
thereof
100,001 to 200,000 cubic $269.75 for the first 100,000 cubic yards
yards plus $13.25 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction
thereof
200,001 cubic yards or more $402.25 for the first 200,000 cubic yards
plus $7.25 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction
thereof
J. Pollution Monitoring Registration Fee
1) Each pollution monitoring location shall require a site map, description and length
of monitoring time requested. For matter of definition pollution monitoring
location shall mean each individual tax parcel. There shall be an initial application
and plan check fee of $25.
2) The applicant for a Pollution Control Registration shall provide the City with a hold
harmless statement for any damages or claims made to the City regarding location,
construction, or contaminates.
3) An initial registration fee of $50 is due and payable to the City of Fridley at or
before commencement of the installation.
4) An annual renewal registration fee of $50 and annual monitoring activity reports
for all individual locations must be made on or before September first of each year.
If renewal is not filed on or before October first of each year the applicant must
pay double the fee.
5) A final pollution monitoring activity report must be submitted to the City within 30
days of termination of monitoring activity.
206.04. INVESTIGATION FEES
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Should any person begin work of any kind such as hereinbefore set forth, or for which a permit
from the Building Code Department is required by this Chapter without having secured the
necessary permit therefore from the Building Code Department either previous to or during the
day where such work is commenced, or on the next succeeding business day when work is
commenced on a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, they shall, when subsequently securing such
permit, be required to pay an investigation fee equal to the permit fee and shall be subject to all
the penal provisions of said Code.
206.05. REINSPECTION FEE
1. A re-inspection fee of fifty dollars $50 per hour shall be assessed for each inspection or re-
inspection when such portion of work for which the inspection is called for is not complete
or when corrections called for are not made.
2. This Section is not to be interpreted as requiring re-inspection fees the first time a job is
rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this Code, but as controlling the
practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re-
inspection.
3. Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the permit card is not properly posted on the
work site, or the approved plans are not readily available for the inspection, or for failure to
provide access on the date and time for which inspection is requested, or for deviating
from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.
4. Where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be
performed until the required fees have been paid.
206.06. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
1. Except for single family residential structures, a Certificate of Occupancy stating that all
provisions of this Chapter have been fully complied with, shall be obtained from the City:
A. Before any structure for which a building permit is required is used or occupied. A
temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued when the building is approved
for occupancy but the outside development is partially uncompleted.
B. Or before any nonconforming use is improved or enlarged.
2. Application for a Certificate of Occupancy shall be made to the City when the structure or
use is ready for occupancy and within 10 days thereafter the City shall inspect such
structure or use and if found to be in conformity with all provisions of this Chapter, shall
sign and issue a Certificate of Occupancy.
3. A Certificate of Compliance shall be issued to all existing legal nonconforming and
conforming uses which do not have a Certificate of Occupancy after all public health,
safety, convenience and general welfare conditions of the City Code are in compliance.
4. No permit or license required by the City of Fridley or other governmental agency shall be
issued by any department official or employee of the City of such governmental agency,
unless the application for such permit or license is accompanied by proof of the issuance
of a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance.
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5. Change in Occupancy:
A. The City will be notified of any change in ownership or occupancy at the time this
change occurs for all industrial and commercial structures within the City.
B. A new Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance will be issued after notification. A
$35 fee will be assessed for this certificate.
6. Existing Structure or Use:
A. In the case of a structure or use established, altered, enlarged or moved, upon the
issuance and receipt of a Special Use Permit, a Certificate of Occupancy shall be
issued only if all the conditions thereof shall have been satisfied.
B. Whenever an inspection of an existing structure or use is required for issuance of a
new Certificate of Occupancy, a $35 fee will be charged. If it is found that such
structure or use does not conform to the applicable requirements, the structure or
use shall not be occupied until such time as the structure or use is again brought
into compliance with such requirements.
206.07. CONTRACTOR'S LICENSES
1. It is deemed in the interest of the public and the residents of the City of Fridley that the
work involved in building alteration and construction and the installation of various
appliances and service facilities in and for said buildings be done only by individuals, firms
and corporations that have demonstrated or submitted evidence of their competency to
perform such work in accordance with the applicable codes of the City of Fridley.
2. The permits which the Building Inspector is authorized to issue under this Code shall be
issued only to individuals, firms or corporations holding a license issued by the City for
work to be performed under the permit, except as hereinafter noted.
3. Requirements
Application for license shall be made to the Building Code Department and such license
shall be issued upon proof of the applicant's qualifications thereof, willingness to comply
with the provisions of the City Code, filing of certificates evidencing the holding of public
liability insurance in the limits of $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident for bodily
injury, and $25,000 for property damages and certificates of Worker's Compensation
insurance as required by State law and if applicable, list a Minnesota State Tax
Identification number.
4. Fee
The fee for each license required by the provision of this Section shall be $35 per year.
5. Expiration
All licenses issued under the provisions of this Section shall expire on April 30, following the
date of issuance unless sooner revoked or forfeited. If a license granted hereunder is not
renewed previous to its expiration then all rights granted by such license shall cease and any
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work performed after the expiration of the license shall be in violation of this Code.
6. Renewal
Persons renewing their license issued under this Section after the expiration date shall be charged
the full annual license fee. No prorated license fee shall be allowed.
7. Specific Trades Licensed
Licenses shall be obtained by every person engaging in the following businesses or work in
accordance with the applicable Chapters of the City of Fridley:
A. General contractors in the business of nonresidential building construction and
residential contractors with an exempt card from the State.
B. Masonry and brick work.
C. Roofing.
D. Plastering, stucco work, sheetrock taping.
E. Heating, ventilation and refrigeration.
F. Gas piping, gas services, gas equipment installation.
G. Oil heating and piping work.
H. Excavations, including excavation for footings, basements, sewer and water line
installations.
I. Wrecking of buildings.
J. Sign erection, construction and repair, including billboards and electrical signs.
K. Blacktopping and asphalt work.
L. Chimney sweeps.
M. Sanitary Sewer Service Cleaners.
8. Employees and Subcontractors
A license granted to a general contractor under this Section shall include the right to perform all
of the work included in the general contract. Such license shall include any or all of the persons
performing the work which is classified and listed in this Code providing that each person
performing such work is in the regular employ and qualified under State law and the provisions of
this Building Code to perform such work. In these cases, the general contractor shall be
responsible for all of the work so performed. Subcontractors on any work shall be required to
comply with the Sections of this Code pertaining to license, insurance, permit, etc., for their
particular type of work.
9. Suspension and Revocation Generally
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The City Council shall have the power to suspend or revoke the license of any person licensed
under the regulations of this Section, whose work is found to be improper or defective or so
unsafe as to jeopardize life or property providing the person holding such license is given 20 days
notice and granted the opportunity to be heard before such action is taken. If and when such
notice is sent to the legal address of the licensee and they fail or refuse to appear at the said
hearing, their license will be automatically suspended or revoked five days after date of hearing.
10. Time of Suspension
When a license issued under this Section is suspended, the period of suspension shall be not less
than 30 days nor more than one year, such period being determined by the City Council.
11. Revocation, Reinstatement
When any person holding a license as provided herein has been convicted for the second time by
a court of law for violation of any of the provisions of this Code, the City Council shall revoke the
license of the person so convicted. Such person may not make application for a new license for a
period of one year.
12. Permit to Homeowner
The owner of any single-family property may perform work on property which the owner occupies
so long as the work when performed is in accordance with the Codes of the City and for such
purpose a permit may be granted to such owner without a license obtained.
All rental property permits shall be obtained by licensed contractors.
13. State Licensed Contractor's Excepted
Those persons who possess valid State licenses issued by the State of Minnesota shall not be
required to obtain a license from the City; they shall, however be required to file proof of the
existence of a valid State license together with proof of satisfactory Worker's Compensation and
Public Liability insurance coverage.
14. Public Service Corporations Excepted
Public service corporations shall not be required to obtain licenses for work upon or in connection
with their own property except as may be provided by other Chapters.
15. Manufacturers Excepted
Manufacturers shall not be required to obtain licenses for work incorporated within equipment as
part of manufacturing except as may be provided by other Sections of this Code.
16. Assumption of Liability
This Section shall not be construed to affect the responsibility or liability of any party owning,
operating, controlling or installing the above described work for damages to persons or property
caused by any defect therein; nor shall the City of Fridley be held as assuming any such liability by
reason of the licensing of persons, firms or corporations engaged in such work.
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206.08. UTILITY EXCAVATIONS (SEWER & WATER)
1. Permit Required
Before any work is performed which includes cutting a curb or excavation on or under any street
or curbing a permit shall be applied for from the City and shall pay a permit fee as provided in
Chapter 11. The Public Works Department shall verify the location of the watermain and sanitary
sewer connections before any excavation or grading shall be permitted on the premises. The
permit shall specify the location, width, length and depth of the necessary excavation. It shall
further state the specifications and condition of public facility restoration. Such specifications shall
require the public facilities to be restored to at least as good a condition as they were prior to
commencement of work. Concrete curb and gutter or any street patching shall be constructed and
inspected by the City, unless specified otherwise.
2. Deposit - Required
A. Where plans and specifications indicate that proposed work includes connection to
sanitary sewer, watermain, a curb cut or any other disruption that may cause
damage to the facilities of the City, the application for permit shall be accompanied
by a $200 cash deposit as a guarantee that all restoration work will be completed
and City facilities left in an undamaged condition.
B. The requirement of a cash deposit shall not apply to any public utility corporation
franchised to do business within the City.
3. Maximum Deposit
No person shall be required to have more than $400 on deposit with the City at any one time by
reason of this Section; provided that such deposit shall be subjected to compliance with all the
requirements of this Section as to all building permits issued to such person prior to the deposit
being refunded.
4. Inspections
A. Before any backfilling is done in an excavation approved under this division the
City shall be notified for a review of the conditions of construction.
B. During and after restoration the City Engineer or a designated agent shall inspect
the work to assure compliance.
5. Return of Deposit
The Public Works Director shall authorize refundment of the deposit when restoration has been
completed to satisfactory compliance with this Section.
6. Forfeiture of Deposit
Any person who fails to complete any of the requirements shall forfeit to the City such portion of
the deposit as is necessary to pay for having such work done.
206.09. BUILDING SITE REQUIREMENTS
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1. General
In addition to the provisions of this Section, all building site requirements of the City's Zoning
Code Chapter 205 and additions shall be followed before a building permit may be issued.
2. Utilities and Street Required
No building permit shall be issued for any new construction unless and until all utilities are
installed in the public street adjacent to the parcel of land to be improved and the rough grading
of the adjacent street has been completed to the extent that adequate street access to the parcel
is available.
3. Manufactured Home Prohibitions
Except in a manufactured home or manufactured home park, the removal of wheels from any
manufactured home or the remodeling of a manufactured home through the construction of a
foundation or the enclosure of the space between the base of the manufactured home and the
ground, or through the construction of additions to provide extra floor space will not be
considered as conforming with the City's Building Code in any respect and will therefore be
prohibited.
4. Equipment and Material Storage
No construction equipment and/or material pertaining to construction shall be stored on any
property within the City without a valid building permit. When construction is completed and a
Certificate of Occupancy has been issued, any construction equipment or materials must be
removed within thirty (30) days from the issuance date on the Certificate of Occupancy.
5. Construction Work Hours
It shall be unlawful for any person or company acting as a contractor for payment, to engage in
the construction of any building, structure or utility including but not limited to the making of any
excavation, clearing of surface land and loading or unloading materials, equipment or supplies,
anywhere in the City except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays. However, such activity shall be
e has been issued by the City upon application in
accordance with requirements of the paragraph below. It shall be unlawful to engage in such
work has first been issued. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent any work
necessary to prevent injury to persons or property at any time.
6. Alternate Hours Work Permit
Applications for an alternate hours work permit shall be made in writing to the Public Works
Director and shall state the name of the applicant and the business address, the location of the
proposed work and the reason for seeking a permit to do such work, as well as the estimated time
of the proposed operations. No such permit shall be issued excepting where the public welfare
will be harmed by failure to perform the work at the times indicated.
7. Safeguards
Warning barricades and lights shall be maintained whenever necessary for the protection of
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pedestrians and traffic; and temporary roofs over sidewalks shall be constructed whenever there is
danger from falling articles or materials to pedestrians.
206.10. DRAINAGE AND GRADING
1. Investigation
After a building permit has been applied for and prior to the issuance of said permit, the City shall
thoroughly investigate the existing drainage features of the property to be used.
2. Obstruction of Natural Drainage Prohibited
No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any building on which construction or
necessary grading thereto shall obstruct any natural drainage waterway.
3. Undrainable Lands
No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any building upon ground which cannot
be properly drained.
4. Protection of Existing Drainage Installations
A. Where application is made for a building permit and subsequent investigation
shows that the property to be occupied by said building is adjacent to a portion of
a public road or street containing a drainage culvert, catch basin, sewer, special
ditch or any other artificial drainage structures used for the purpose of draining
said property and/or neighboring property, the applicant shall specifically agree in
writing to protect these waterways in such a way that they shall not be affected by
the proposed building construction or grading work incidental thereto.
B. No land shall be altered and no use shall be permitted that results in water run-off
causing flooding, erosion or deposits of minerals on adjacent properties.
Stormwater run-off from a developed site will leave at no greater rate or lesser
quality than the stormwater run-off from the site in an undeveloped condition.
Stormwater run-off shall not exceed the rate of run-off of the undeveloped land for
a 24-hour storm with a one-year return frequency. Detention facilities shall be
designed for a 24-hour storm with a 100-year return frequency. All run-off shall be
properly channeled into a storm drain water course, ponding area or other public
facility designed for that purpose. A land alteration permit shall be obtained prior
to any changes in grade affecting water run-off onto an adjacent property.
5. Order to Regrade
The City may order the applicant to regrade property if existing grade does not conform to any
provision of this Section, if the grade indicated in the preliminary plan has not been followed, or if
the grade poses a drainage problem to neighboring properties.
206.11. WATERS, WATERWAYS
1. Definition
As used in this Section, the term waters and/or waterways shall include all public waterways as
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defined by M.S., § 105.38 and shall also include all bodies of water, natural or artificial, including
ponds, streams, lakes, swamps and ditches which are a part of or contribute to the collection,
runoff or storage waters within the City or directly or indirectly affect the collection, transportation,
storage or disposal of the storm and surface waters system in the City.
2. Permit Required
No person shall cause or permit any waters or waterways to be created, dammed, altered, filled,
dredged or eliminated, or cause the water level elevation thereof to be artificially altered without
first securing a permit from the City, State or watershed management organization as appropriate.
3. Application for Permit
Applications for permits required by the provisions of this Section shall be made in writing upon
printed forms furnished by the City Clerk City Manager or their designee.
4. Scope of Proposed Work
Applications for permits required by this Section shall be accompanied with a complete and
detailed description of the proposed work together with complete plans and topographical survey
map clearly illustrating the proposed work and its effect upon existing waters and water handling
facilities.
5. Fees
A fee of $25 shall be paid to the City and upon the filing of an application for a permit required by
the provisions of this Section to defray the costs of investigating and considering such application.
206.12. PENALTIES
Any violation of this Chapter is a misdemeanor and is subject to all penalties provided for such
violations under the provisions of Chapter 901 of this Code.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley on this 12th day of July, 2021.
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Scott J. Lund - Mayor
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Daniel Tienter - City Clerk
First Reading: June 28, 2021
Second Reading: July 12, 2021
Publication: July 16, 2021
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City of Fridley
Summary Publication Ordinance No. 1391
Amending the Fridley City Code Chapter 206, Building Code
The City of Fridley does ordain, after review, examination and staff recommendation that Chapter
206, Building Code, of the Fridley City Code be amended as follows:
FRIDLEY CITY CODE
CHAPTER 206. BUILDING CODE
The Ordinance amends Chapter 206 of the Fridley City Code regarding electrical permit fees.
The substantive changes to the chapter were: Section 206.03 removed outdated electrical permit
and inspection fees and updated the fees as recommended by the Minnesota Department of
Labor. Additionally, l
Section 206.11. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley on July 12, 2021. The
full text of the ordinance is available on the City website or for inspection by any person during
regular office hours at the Office of the City Clerk.
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Building Inspections
7071 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432
P: 763-572-3604 | F: 763-502-4977
Robert Clauson - Electrical Inspector
To schedule inspections call:
E: trisha.lindahl@fridleymn.gov
651-777-7885 (M-F 7-8:30 a.m. only)
www.fridleymn.gov
Electrical PermitApplication
Site Address: _______________________________Contractor: _________________________________
Owner Name: ______________________________ Address: ___________________________________
Address: __________________________________ City/State: ______________ Zip Code: ___________
City/State: ______________ Zip Code: __________ Phone: ______________ Email: _________________
Phone: _____________ Email: _________________
Contractor License No: ________________________
Class of Work (check one):
Residential
Commercial
Multi-Family
Description of Work:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: Permits expire (12) months from issue date. Work must be completed within that time period or submit a new permit and fees to
finish the incomplete work. Final Inspection required to complete permit work.
Subtotal
(from Inspection Fee Worksheet)
State Surcharge $1.00
Total Fees Due
(Minimum $40 plus surcharge)
By signing this document, I certify that I am the owner as I certify my electrical company will perform all electrical work
defined by MN Statute 326.01 and will legally perform the on this property.
electrical work at this property
Owner Signature:Date:Contractor Signature:Date:
Notice:This is an application only. Permit will be issued after City approval and payment of fees.
***********************FOR OFFICE USE ONLY***********************
Permit Number: Amount: Cash | Check | Credit Card Date:
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Request for Electrical Inspection
(REI)
Inspection Fee Worksheet
Item DescriptionQuantityFeeTotal
0 to 40 Amp Power Source $50 ea$50 ea
401 to 800 Amp Power Source $100 ea$100 ea
Over 800 Amp Power Source $150 ea$150 ea
0 to 200 Amp Circuit or Feeder $8 ea$8 ea
Over 200 Amp Circuit or Feeder $30 ea$30 ea
$100 ea
0 to 40 Amp Power Source
$200 ea
401 to 800 Amp Power Source
$300 ea
Over 800 Amp Power Source
VOLTS
$16 ea
0 to 200 Amp Circuit or Feeder
OVER 250
$60 ea
Over 200 Amp Circuit or Feeder
Panel Changes (reconnect existing circuit or feeder for panelboard replacement)Panel Changes (reconnect existing circuit or feeder for panelboard replacement)$100 ea$100 ea
New 1 & 2 family homes up to 25 Circuits, 3 trips $175 ea$175 ea
New Multi-Family Dwelling Unit (with up to 20 circuits & feeders per unit) $100/$100/$100/
dwelling unitdwelling unitdwelling unit
New Multi-Family Dwelling Unit (additional circuits over 20 per unit) $8/$8/$8/
feeder or circuitfeeder or circuit
Existing Multi-Family Dwelling Unit (up to 10 feeders or circuits are installed or $100/$100/$100/
extended) unitunit
Existing Multi-Family Dwelling Unit (where less than 10 feeders or circuits are $8/$8/$8/
installed or extended)installed or extended) feeder or circuitfeeder or circuit
Additional circuits over 25 per unit Additional circuits over 25 per unit $8 ea$8 ea
Circuits extended or modifiedCircuits extended or modified $8 ea$8 ea
Retrofitting of existing lighting fixtures $1 ea$1 ea
Manufactured Home Park Lot Supply + Circuits$50/Ped$50/Ped
Separate Bonding Inspection$40$40
Pools Pools –– plus plus circuitscircuits $80$80
Inspection of concrete encased grounding electrodeInspection of concrete encased grounding electrode $40$40
Technology circuits & circuits less than 50 volts $1/device$1/device
Traffic signals, street, parking & outdoor lighting standards $5 ea
Transformers for light, heat & power (0 to 10 KVA) $20 ea$20 ea
Transformers for light, heat & power (more than 10 KVA)$40 ea$40 ea
Transformers for electronic power supplies & outline lightingTransformers for electronic power supplies & outline lighting $5.50 ea$5.50 ea
Additional Inspection trip(s), $40 ea$40 ea
Re-inspections
TOTAL INSPECTION FEE is the fee calculated above,
or $40 multiplied by the number of required inspection trips, whichever is greater.
Enter Inspection Fee Here & on front side>>
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Building Inspections
7071 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432
P: 763-572-3604 | F: 763-502-4977
Robert Clauson - Electrical Inspector
To schedule inspections call:
E: trisha.lindahl@fridleymn.gov
651-777-7885 (M-F 7-8:30 a.m. only)
www.fridleymn.gov
Electrical PermitApplication
Site Address: _______________________________Contractor: _________________________________
Owner Name: ______________________________ Address: ___________________________________
Address: __________________________________ City/State: ______________ Zip Code: ___________
City/State: ______________ Zip Code: __________ Phone: ______________ Email: _________________
Phone: _____________ Email: _________________
Contractor License No: ________________________
Class of Work (check one):
Residential
Commercial
Multi-Family
Description of Work:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: Permits expire (12) months from issue date. Work must be completed within that time period or submit a new permit and fees to
finish the incomplete work. Final Inspection required to complete permit work.
Subtotal
(from Inspection Fee Worksheet)
State Surcharge $1.00
Total Fees Due
(Minimum $40 plus surcharge)
By signing this document, I certify that I am the owner as I certify my electrical company will perform all electrical work
defined by MN Statute 326.01 and will legally perform the on this property.
electrical work at this property
Owner Signature:Date:Contractor Signature:Date:
Notice:This is an application only. Permit will be issued after City approval and payment of fees.
***********************FOR OFFICE USE ONLY***********************
Permit Number: Amount: Cash | Check | Credit Card Date:
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Request for Electrical Inspection
(REI)
Inspection Fee Worksheet
Item DescriptionQuantityFeeTotal
0 to 40 Amp Power Source $50 ea
401 to 800 Amp Power Source $100 ea
Over 800 Amp Power Source $150 ea
0 to 200 Amp Circuit or Feeder $8 ea
Over 200 Amp Circuit or Feeder $30 ea
0 to 40 Amp Power Source
$100 ea
401 to 800 Amp Power Source
$200 ea
Over 800 Amp Power Source
$300 ea
VOLTS
$16 ea
0 to 200 Amp Circuit or Feeder
OVER 250
$60 ea
Over 200 Amp Circuit or Feeder
Panel Changes (reconnect existing circuit or feeder for panelboard replacement)$100 ea
New 1 & 2 family homes up to 25 Circuits, 3 trips $175 ea
New Multi-Family Dwelling Unit (with up to 20 circuits & feeders per unit) $100/
dwelling unit
New Multi-Family Dwelling Unit (additional circuits over 20 per unit) $8/
feeder or circuit
Existing Multi-Family Dwelling Unit (up to 10 feeders or circuits are installed or $100/
extended) unit
Existing Multi-Family Dwelling Unit (where less than 10 feeders or circuits are $8/
installed or extended) feeder or circuit
Additional circuits over 25 per unit $8 ea
Circuits extended or modified $8 ea
Retrofitting of existing lighting fixtures $1 ea
Manufactured Home Park Lot Supply + Circuits$50/Ped
Separate Bonding Inspection$40
Pools – plus circuits $80
Inspection of concrete encased grounding electrode $40
Technology circuits & circuits less than 50 volts $1/device
Traffic signals, street, parking & outdoor lighting standards $5 ea
Transformers for light, heat & power (0 to 10 KVA) $20 ea
Transformers for light, heat & power (more than 10 KVA)$40 ea
Transformers for electronic power supplies & outline lighting $5.50 ea
Additional Inspection trip(s), $40 ea
Re-inspections
TOTAL INSPECTION FEE is the fee calculated above,
or $40 multiplied by the number of required inspection trips, whichever is greater.
Enter Inspection Fee Here & on front side>>
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Building Inspections
7071 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432
P: 763-572-3604| F: 763-502-4977
Robert Clauson - Electrical Inspector
To schedule inspections call:
E: trisha.lindahl@fridleymn.gov
651-777-7885 (M-F 7-8:30 a.m. only)
www.fridleymn.gov
Solar Electrical PermitApplication
Site Address: _______________________________Contractor: _________________________________
Owner Name: ______________________________ Address: ___________________________________
Address: __________________________________ City/State: ______________ Zip Code: ___________
City/State: ______________ Zip Code: __________ Phone: ______________ Email: _________________
Phone: _____________ Email: _________________
Contractor License No: ________________________
Class of Work (check one):
Residential
Commercial
Multi-Family
Description of Work:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: Permits expire (12) months from issue date. Work must be completed within that time period or submit a new permit and fees to
finish the incomplete work. Final Inspection required to complete permit work.
Subtotal
(from Inspection Fee Worksheet)
State Surcharge $1.00
Total Fees Due
(Including surcharge)
By signing this document, I certify that I am the owner as I certify my electrical company will perform all electrical work
defined by MN Statute 326.01 and will legally perform the on this property.
electrical work at this property
Owner Signature:Date: Contractor Signature: Date:
Notice:This is an application only. Permit will be issued after City approval and payment of fees.
***********************FOR OFFICE USE ONLY***********************
Permit Number: Amount: Cash | Check | Credit Card Date:
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Minnesota Solar PV System
Electrical Inspection Fee Chart
Solar PV System Rating*Inspection Fees
$60
0 -5,000 watts (5 kw)
5,000 – 10,000 watts (5 kw – 10 kw) $100
10,001 – 20,000 watts (10 kw – 20 kw) $150
20,001 – 30,000 watts (20 kw – 30 kw) $200
30,001 – 40,000 watts (30 kw – 40 kw) $250
40,001 and larger watts (40 kw) $250, and $25 for each additional 10,000
watts
*The watt rating is the total estimated alternating current (ac) energy output of the solar
system. The total dc energy output is not used.
The solar PV inspection fees shall include inverters, modules, panels, combiners, converters,
charge controllers, disconnecting means and electrical conductors between the inverter and
the ac panelboard for stand-alone solar PV systems, or the conductors between the inverter
and the service equipment or other power production, distribution and utilization system,
such as a utility system and its connected loads, that is external to and not controlled by the
solar PV power system
In addition to the basic solar PV inspection fees, additional inspection fees may be applicable
on large-scale projects for the inspection of additional electrical infrastructure between the
inverter output circuit and the electrical production and distribution network. The inspection
fees shall be calculated according to Minnesota Statute 326B.37, Subdivisions 2, 3, 4, and 6,
paragraphs (d), (f), (j), and (k)
When a plan review is required or performed the plan review fee is $80 per hour.
*Fees are doubled if the work starts before the permit is issued
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: July 12, 2021 Meeting Type: City Council
Submitted By: Roberta Collins, Assistant to the City Manager
Title
Approve Claim Nos. 193317 - 193458
Background
Attached is the Claims Report for the payment dates of June 24 through July 7, 2021
Financial Impact
Included in the budget.
Recommendation
Approve Claim Nos. 193317 - 193458
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
x Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!City Council Claims Report
!Emergency Claims Report
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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