§ 33.01 FEE SCHEDULE.
Use
Fee
Code Section/ Ord. No.
Special Provisions
Use
Fee
Code Section/ Ord. No.
Special Provisions
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
3.2% malt liquor off-sale license
$30 per year
 
3.2% malt liquor on-sale license
$100 per year
 
3.2% malt liquor temporary on-sale license
$15 per event
The event shall not last longer than 48 hours. In the case that an event lasts longer than 48 hours, the fee shall be $5 per each consecutive day after the 48 hours. If the days after the 48 hours are not consecutive, then it shall be considered a new event and a new temporary license must be applied for under the provisions of §§110.25 through 110.37 of this code of ordinances
Comprehensive background and financial investigation
$500, less any amount paid for the initial investigation if the investigation is to be conducted within the state; and $10,000, less any amount paid for the initial investigation, if the investigation is required outside the state
 
Intoxicating liquor on-sale license
$2,300 per year
 
Intoxicating liquor temporary on-sale license
$50 per day
 
On-sale wine license
$300 per year
 
Preliminary background and financial investigation
   Intoxicating liquor on-sale, on-sale wine, on-sale 3.2% malt liquor, intoxicating liquor temporary on-sale
$50, plus any costs over for investigation within the state and all costs for investigation outside the state
 
   Off-sale 3.2% malt liquor, temporary on-sale 3.2% malt liquor and special club licenses
All costs on an annual basis
 
Special club license
   Fewer than 200 members
$300 per year
 
   Between 201 and 500 members
$500 per year
 
   Between 501 and 1,000 members
$650 per year
 
   1,001 or more
Refer to M.S. §340A.408
 
Special license for Sunday sales
$200 per year
 
ANIMALS
Temporary housing of canines in emergency circumstances for law enforcement agencies
 
   Pick up fee
$30 per day until the caning is picked up
 
   Charge
$20 per day assessed thereafter until the canine is picked up
 
BREW PUBS, BREWERIES, BREW TAP ROOMS AND THE LIKE
3.2% malt liquor off-sale license
$30 per year
 
3.2% malt liquor on-sale license
$100 per year
 
3.2% malt liquor temporary on-sale license
$15 per event
The event shall not last longer than 48 hours. In the case that an event lasts longer than 48 hours, the fee shall be $5 per each consecutive day after the 48 hours. If the days after the 48 hours are not consecutive, then it shall be considered a new event and a new temporary license must be applied for under the provisions of §§ 110.01 through 110.11 of this code of ordinances
Comprehensive background and financial investigation
$500, less any amount paid for the initial investigation if the investigation is to be conducted within the state; and $10,000, less any amount paid for the initial investigation, if the investigation is required outside the state
 
Intoxicating liquor on-sale license
$2,300 per year
 
Intoxicating liquor temporary on-sale license
$50 per day
 
On-sale wine license
$300 per year
 
Preliminary background and financial investigation
   Intoxicating liquor on-sale, on-sale wine, on-sale 3.2% malt liquor, intoxicating liquor temporary on-sale
$50, plus any costs over for investigation within the state and all costs for investigation outside the state
 
   Off-sale 3.2% malt liquor, temporary on-sale 3.2% malt liquor and special club licenses
All costs on an annual basis
 
Special club license
   Fewer than 200 members
$300 per year
 
   Between 201 and 500 members
$500 per year
 
Special license for Sunday sales
$200 per year
 
ELECTRICITY
Rates
   Commercial
Current
New
 
      Access charge
$20
$22
      All kWh
0.096/kWh
0.098/kWh
      Industrial
Current
New
 
      Access charge
$20
$22
 
      Demand (25kW and higher)
$11
$12
 
      Energy
0.062/kWh
0.062/kWh
 
   Residential
Current
New
 
      Access charge
$12.50
$13.50
 
      Dual peak
0.089k/Wh
0.091/kWh
 
      Energy
0.058/kWh
0.058/kWh
 
      Off peak
0.062/kWh
0.062/kWh
 
Reconnection fee
   During office hours
$35
 
   After office hours
$35
 
Reconnection security deposit
   Commercial, industrial or special equipment user
$250 or 2-months’ billing
 
   Residential user
$250 or 2-months’ billing
 
Security deposit generally
   Commercial user
$250 or 2-months’ billing
 
   House trailer or electrically heated home
$45
 
   Residential user
$20
 
FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE
Minimum call out fee for responding to a scene
$500
First 2 hours of Fire Department involvement; supplies and equipment consumed during the mitigation of the incident will be charged at the replacement value
$200 per hour
Hourly rate for engine/rescue trucks involvement beyond the initial 2 hours
$100 per hour
Hourly rate for F2 truck involvement beyond the initial 2 hours
LAND USE APPLICATIONS*
Administrative lot consolidation or lot line adjustment
$300
 
Adult uses: license investigation advance fee
$500
 
After-the-fact fees for permitted structures
8 times base fee (included) with a maximum penalty of $700
Penalty when violation is corrected by removal or restoration shall be 50% of penalty fee
Appeals
   To Board of Adjustment (from action of Zoning Administrator)
$0
 
   To Council (from action of Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment)
$300
If Board of Appeal decision is overturned by Council, fee shall be refunded
Commercial
   Building Permit Fees
See 1997 Uniform Building Code
In addition to zoning fees
   Zoning review fees
Up to 120 sq. ft.: $50
121 to 1,000 sq. ft.: $250
1,001 to 3,000 sq. ft.: $400
3,001 to 6,000 sq. ft.: $650
Over 6,000 sq. ft.: $650 + $80/hr. review
In addition to building permit fees
All construction includes all first floor, second or above floor, basement, deck, accessory structure, porch or other usable area being constructed
Conditional use permit
$400
Fee includes public and mailed notices, filing fee and other preparation up to 3-hours’ review time. All other costs to be billed to applicant. Does not include building permit fees
Copies of documents
   All other ordinances
$10
 
   Comprehensive Plan (text only)
$5
 
   Comprehensive Plan
$30
 
   Land Use Map (small)
$5
 
   Land Use Map (poster size)
$40
 
   Miscellaneous copies
$0.25 each
 
   Subdivision Ordinance
$10
 
   Zoning Ordinance
$30
 
Fences
$50
 
Final plat approval
$100 + $10 per lot
 
Grade and fill
$150
Wetlands issued only after SWCD and COE approval
Home occupation permit
$50
CUP also needed for Type III and IV
Initial review PUD/subdivision plats
$150
 
Lot consolidation or lot line adjustment and zoning amendment
$500
 
Lot splits (metes and bounds subdivision)
$100
 
Minor subdivision
$300
 
Minor subdivision escrow
$300
 
Minor subdivision & zoning map
$700
Change/ordinance amendment
PC/BOA special meeting
$500
 
Pre-application meeting
$100
 
Preliminary plat approval
$350
 
Preliminary plat escrow
 
   10 lots or less
$2,500
 
   11—25 lots
$4,000
 
   26—100 lots
$5,500
 
   101—200 lots
$7,000
 
   200 lots or more
$8,500
 
Property assessment search
$25
 
Residential
   Building Permit Fees
See 1994 Uniform Building Code
In addition to zoning fees
   Zoning review fees
Up to 120 sq. ft.: $25
121 to 1,000 sq. ft.: $165
1,001 to 3,000 sq. ft.: $275
3,001 to 6,000 sq. ft.: $495
Over 6,000 sq. ft.: $495 + $80/hr. review
In addition to building permit fees
All construction includes all first floor, second or above floor, basement, deck, accessory structure, porch or other usable area being constructed. Zoning administration fees shall not include general maintenance or replacement activities.
   Maintenance
Fees for these maintenance activities shall be assessed as follows:
   Re-roof or reside only: $75
   Re-roof and reside: $100
   Reside and replacement windows: $100
   Re-roof, reside and replacement windows: $150
 
Signs (on/off premises)
$50 per sign
 
Sketch plan
$150
 
Variance
$400
Fee includes public and mailed notices, filing fee and other preparation up to 3-hours’ review time. All other costs to be billed to applicant. Does not include building permit fees
Zoning map change/zoning ordinance amendment
$400
Fee includes public and mailed notices, filing fee and other preparation up to 3-hours’ review time. All other costs to be billed to applicant. Does not include building permit fees
*   Note: Any non-permitted work or construction shall be removed and/or restored.
   Note: Sewage treatment permits are in addition to construction permits.
   Note: When costs associated with processing or reviewing an application exceed the original application fees, the applicant shall reimburse the city for any additional costs. Such expenses may include, but are not limited to, payroll, mailing costs, consultant fees and other professional services the city may need to hire in reviewing permits. Outstanding fees shall be paid before issuance of the permit and any construction of the project begins.
NUISANCES
Public nuisance abatement
Administrative fee in the amount of not more than 25% of the cost to abate the nuisance
In no event shall the administrative fee be less than $50
PAWNBROKERS
Failure to report penalty, as detailed in § 152.200(C)
$50 daily
Until the error is corrected
RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Delay penalty
$50 ($20 for each day over the third day late)
Ord. 357
1) Administrative costs   1.50 x 40 = 50
For up to 3 days of non-completion and non-prior notice before specified completion date. After 3 days, an additional charge of $20/day will be levied.
Excavation permit fees
$80 (excavation permits include obstruction permit and fees)
Ord. 357
Time involved (per hour) x Rate (per hour) = Cost ($)
A) Hole
1) Administrative costs   0.25 x 40 = 10
2) Plan review         0.25 x 40 = 10
3) Inspection
   a) Before work      0.50 x 40 = 20
   b) During work      0.50 x 40 = 20
   c) After work      0.50 x 40 = 20
Total cost             80
 
B) Trench
1) Administrative costs   0.25 x 40 = 10
2) Plan review         0.25 x 40 = 10
3) Inspection
   a) Before work      0.50 x 40 = 20
   b) During work      0.50 x 40 = 20
   c) After work      0.50 x 40 = 20
Total cost             80
Obstruction permit fees
$50
Ord. 357
Time involved (per hour) x Rate (per hour) = Cost ($)
1) Administrative costs   0.25 x 40 = 10
2) Plan review         0.25 x 40 = 10
3) Inspection
   a) Before work      0.25 x 40 = 10
   b) During work      0.25 x 40 = 10
   c) After work      0.25 x 40 = 10
   Total cost          50
Permit extension fee
$20
Ord. 357
Time involved (per hour) x Rate (per hour) = Cost ($)
1) Administrative costs   0.25 x 40 = 10
2) Plan review      0.25 x 40 = 10
Total cost          20
SEWERS
New connections inside city
$255
 
New connections outside city
$765
 
New connections based on size of water service connection
Service Size   Within City Limits   Outside City Limits
1-inch or smaller      $300      $1,050
1-1/4 inch      $400      $1,200
1-1/2 inch      $475      $1,425
2-inch         $600      $1,800
3-inch         $850      $2,550
4-inch or larger      $1,100      $3,300
 
Rates
 
Current
New
 
   Biosolids disposal fund is 2.5% of a users total dollar amount billed for sewer
 
   Commercial/industrial user fee
$7
$7
 
   Each additional 1,000 gallons
$4.80
$4.80
 
   Minimum charge (0—2,000 gal)
$17.50
$18.50
 
   Multi-dwelling is $5 per each additional unit for user fee
 
   Residential user fee
$5
$5
 
   Rural rate is 2 times the city rate
$60
$68
 
   Rural sewer user fee is 2 times the city rate
$10
$10
 
   SWRF is 15% of a user’ total dollar amount billed on user’s water
 
   Un-metered commercial
$80
$88
 
   Un-metered commercial sewer user fee
$21
$21
 
   Un-metered rate
$30
$34
 
   Un-metered sewer user fee
$5
$5
 
WATER
Disconnection/reconnection
   During regular business hours
$35
 
   Any other time
$70
 
Fire protection water
   Hydrant rental
$4 per month
 
   Rural hydrant rental
$5 per month
 
   Unmetered water
$5 per month
 
Installed, but unused, service fee
$150
 
Monthly rates
   First 2,000 gallons or any part thereof
$7.20
 
   Per 1,000 gallons beyond the first 2,000 gallons
$1.74
 
   Per month added for each unit of multi-dwelling property
 
Owner connection deposit and bond
$200
 
Rates
 
Current
New
 
   2,000 to 7,000 gallons
$2.40
$2.45 (per thousand)
 
   Above 7,000
$2.80
$2.90 (per thousand)
 
   Fire protection
$5.50
$5.50
 
   Minimum charge (0—2,000 gal)
$9.50
$11.50
 
   Multi dwelling is $3 per each additional unit for user fee
 
   Rural water rate (35% over city rate)
$27.50
$30
 
   Un-metered rate
$22
$24
 
   Water user fee
$3
$3
 
Rural water rate
25% over the monthly rates
Rural area immediately adjacent to the city
Unmetered water
$12.50 per month
 
 
Current
New
 
Water hookup fee (1 inch or smaller)
$250
$350
 
Water hookup fee (1-1/4 inch or larger)
$500
$750
 
When assessable costs cannot be determined, connection
$150
 
TAXICABS
Duplicate taxicab license
$10
 
Taxicab license
$75 per year
 
TOBACCO SALES
Retail sale license fee
$100 per year