§ 34.01 COMPENSATION AND FEE SCHEDULE.

   The City Council hereby establishes the following rates, fees, and administrative fines:

   (A)   Water/sewer and natural gas utilities.

      (1)   Water service.

         (a)   Base rate: $19 per month per ERU; plus

         (b)   Volume rate: $5.95 per 1,000 gallons used.

      (2)   Sewer service.

         (a)   Base rate: $20 per month per ERU; plus

         (b)   Volume rate: $6.30 per 1,000 gallons use; and

         (c)   Camper dump fee: $10 each time.

      (3)   Bulk water.

         (a)   Per tank: $25;

         (b)   Late payment fee: 10% of the amount overdue;

         (c)   Curb stop repair and digging: at the expense and responsibility of the property owner; and

         (d)   Water connect/disconnect:

 

After business hours	$50
During business hours	$25
If shut-off is due to delinquency	$50

 

      (4)   Natural gas service.

         (a)   Base rate: $30 per meter (exceptions will be considered by the City Council on a case by case basis);

         (b)    Volume rate: Rate will be based on a margin of $7.50 per mcf over paid rate to Perham, then divided by ten to create the CCF rate;

         (c)   Late payment fee: 10% of the amount overdue;

         (d)   Utility pre-payment: $200 for renters without owner service contracts;

         (e)   Connect/disconnect: $25 for seasonal or property ownership change;

         (f)   Gas installation/hookups:

            1.   $300 for 100 feet;

            2.   $3.75 per foot over 100 feet; and

            3.   Gas installations between October 1 and April 30 will be 40% more.

         (g)   Winter construction charges: time and materials;

         (h)   Main extensions (outside service area):

            1.   Over 360 feet: at cost of developer/property owner; and

            2.   Up to 360 feet with at least two meters: at the cost of the utility.

         (i)   Renter deposit for natural gas: $200.

   (B)   Public works.

      (1)   Generally.

Reason for Fee	Fee
Delay penalty	$10 per day
Excavation permit	$20
Machine and worker	$175 per hour (for hauling, snow removal, mowing, and the like)
Repair or replacement of street surface	At property owner’s expense
Right-of-way permit	$20
ROW or EXC permit extension	$20
Small cell tower ROW permit	$150
Worker without machine	$65 per man hour

 

      (2)   Small cell tower rent.

         (a)   Up to $150 per year for rent to occupy space on a wireless support structure;

         (b)   Up to $25 per year for maintenance associated with the space occupied on a wireless support structure; and

         (c)   A monthly fee for electricity used to operate a small wireless facility, if not purchased directly from a utility, at the rate of:

            1.   $73 per radio node less than or equal to 100 max watts;

            2.   $182 per radio node over 100 max watts; or

            3.   The actual costs of electricity, if the actual costs exceed the amounts in divisions (B)(2)(c)1. and 2. above.

   (C)   Land use management.

      (1)   Zoning permits.

 

Permit Fee	Construction Project Costs
$25	Up to $10,000
$75	$10,000 to $75,000
$150	$75,000 to $200,000
$275	$200,000 to $300,000
$1 per $1,000 or 0.1%	Over $300,000

 

      (2)   Grade and fill permits.

         (a)   Up to 100 cubic yards: $25; and

         (b)   Over 100 cubic yards: $50.

      (2)   Application fees.

After-the-fact permit	$400
Conditional use permit	$325
Final review of plat plan	$100
Initial review of plat plan	$300
Requests to vacate streets, alleys, or easements	$250
Short-term vacation rentals	$150
Sign application fee	$10
Variance	$325
Zoning change	$325

 

      (3)   Inspection fee. $75 per inspection, dependent on the project (up to three).

   (D)   Alcoholic beverage licenses and permits.

License/Permit Type	Fee	Restrictions
Brew pub off-sale	$300 annual fee
Brewery taproom	$300 annual fee
Club on-sale liquor	$300 each event	Only to chartered veterans organizations in existence for ten years or more or other club in existence for 15 years or more
Off sale 3.2% malt liquor	$30 annual fee
On-sale liquor	$1,500 annual fee	Only to hotel, restaurant, or club
On-sale 3.2% malt liquor	$135 annual fee	Only to drugstores, restaurants, hotels, and clubs
On-sale wine	$150 annual fee	Only to restaurant
Outdoor liquor permit	$100 each event	No fee for nonprofits or city-sponsored events
Sunday on-sale liquor	$200 annual fee	Only to hotel, restaurant, club, or bowling center
Temporary on-sale liquor	$50 each event	Only to club, charitable, religious, or nonprofit organization in existence for at least three years
Temporary on-sale 3.2% malt liquor	$30 each event	Only to club, charitable, religious, or nonprofit organizations
Notes to table: 1)   Annual license fees may be pro-rated as indicated in Chapter 110 of this code. 2)   License fees may be refunded only for reasons listed in Chapter 110 of this code.

 

   (E)   Other licenses and permits.

 

Cat and dog licenses	$15 yearly; Lifetime license holders will not be charged for a yearly license- all new licences will be yearly.
	$100 per potentially dangerous or dangerous dog
Gambling permit	$20 (not to be pro-rated)
Golf cart/ATV permit	$10 yearly. Current licenses will not pay fee until their permit expires; must provide proof of insurance and get a yearly tag.
Peddler/solicitor/transient merchant permit	$600 for 30-day permit
Public vehicle plug-in	$10 each time (maximum of two hours in a 24-hour period)
Refuse collectors	$40 annual fee

 

   (F)   Fees and charges applicable to all licenses and permits.

      (1)   Issuance of duplicate license where original is lost, stolen, or destroyed: $20;

      (2)   Transfer fee (when transfer of license is permissible): $20;

      (3)   Late fee for applications submitted after applicant was required to have a current license or permit in effect, or for renewal of any license or permit which expires prior to next regular meeting of the City Council, after filing of the application: $100 or 10% of permit or license fee, whichever is greater; and

      (4)   Late fee for lease payments (airports and the like): 10% of amount due.

   (G)   Administration fees and miscellaneous charges.

      (1)   Copies: $0.25 per page;

       (2)   Color copies: $.50 per page;

      (3)   Faxes: $1.50 each;

      (4)   Research for open records/public information requests: $25 per hour (over half-hour);

      (5)   Transportation (mileage) for city business: at current IRS approved rate;

      (6)   Administrative fee for NSF check charge: $30;

      (7)   Request to call a special meeting for the benefit of the individual: $300 per meeting; and

      (8)   Police Department fingerprinting services: $10 per card.

   (H)   Compensation schedule.

      (1)   Mayor.

 

Type of Meeting/Session	Compensation Rate
Full day meetings/training/workshops (over four hours) outside of City Council meetings	$100 each
Half-day meetings/training/workshops (two to four hours) outside of City Council meetings	$50 each
Regular and Special City Council meetings	$150 each
All committee meetings, including Planning Commission	$40 each

 

      (2)   City Council members.

 

Type of Meeting/Session	Compensation Rate
Full day meetings/training/workshops (over four hours) outside of City Council meetings	$100 each
Half-day meetings/training/workshops (two to four hours) outside of City Council meetings	$50 each
Regular and Special City Council meetings	$100 each
All committee meetings, including Planning Commission	$40 each

 

      (3)   Other compensation.

         (a)   Planning Commission members: $40 per meeting;

         (b)   Economic Development Commissioners: $40 per meeting;

         (c)   Election judges: $20 per hour; and

         (d)   Head election judge: $22 per hour.

   (I)   Schedule of administrative fines.

Code Section	Offense	Fine
Traffic Rules
71.02	Exhibition driving	$50
Parking Regulations
72.02	Unauthorized parking	$25
72.03	Disabled vehicles	$25
72.04	Abandoned vehicles	$25
72.05	Repair and display	$25
72.07	Special parking during snow removal	$25
Non-motorized Scooters, Skateboards and Roller Blades
73.02	Prohibited uses	$25
Golf carts and ATV Operation
73.35	Requirements for permit	$25
	Other requirements	$25
Animals
90.02	Licensing of dogs and cats:
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
90.03	Tag/collar on dog or cat:
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
90.04	Dog or cat at large:
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
90.05	Animals - nuisance barking:
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
90.07	Rabies shot required:
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
90.10	Dog/cat nuisance other than barking:
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
90.11	Other animals regulations:
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
90.13	Farm animals:
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
90.16	Dogs in parks:
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
Noise
93.01	General prohibition:
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
93.03	Exhaust:
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
93.06	Sound systems:
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
93.07	Noisy parties and gatherings:
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
93.08	Loud speakers/amplifiers:
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
93.09	Noisy animals:
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
93.11	Yelling, shouting and whistling:
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
93.12	Noise time limits
	First violation	$25
	Second violation	$50
Nuisances
92.03	Public nuisance, including snow:
	First violation	$50
	Second violation	$100
92.06	Junk:
	First violation	$50
	Second violation	$100
92.04	Refuse storage:
	First violation	$50
	Second violation	$100
92.05	Dumping prohibited - garbage/junk:
	First violation	$50
	Second violation	$100
92.06	Junk storage:
	First violation	$50
	Second violation	$100
92.08	Unlawful acts:
	First violation	$50
	Second violation	$100
92.10	Weeds prohibited:
	First violation	$50
	Second violation	$100
92.11	Dark house/fish house prohibitions:
	First violation	$50
	Second violation	$100
Trail Uses
73.16	Trail uses	$50
73.17	Bicycles on trails	$25
73.19	Rest areas	$50
73.20	Trail protection	$50
Street and Sidewalk
94.01	Prohibited camping:
	First violation	$50
	Second violation	$100
Park Regulation
94.16	Park rules and regulations:
	First violation	$50
	Second violation	$100
94.17	Other prohibited park activities:
	First violation	$50
	Second violation	$100
Alcoholic Beverages
110.04	Public alcohol consumption	$50
110.06	Underage alcohol possession/purchase	$50
110.08	Nudity	$150
110.33	Hours of alcohol sale	$150
110.34	Consumption after hours	$150
110.35	Open when prohibited	$150
Peddlers and Solicitors
111.03	Prohibited activities for peddlers and solicitors	$50 per occurrence
Tobacco Regulations
112.06	Prohibited tobacco sales	$50
112.11	Other illegal tobacco acts	$50
Offenses Against Peace and Safety
131.01	Injury to public property	$50
133.01	Curfew for minors (12A-5A)	$35
133.02	Open burning	$25
131.01	Vandalism	$50
150.35-150.45; Ch. 151; Ch. 152; Ch. 153; Ch. 155; Ch. 156	Land use and zoning code violations	$200
50.095-50.098	Municipal utility violations	$300
150.01-150.08	Uniform addressing violations	$25
License/permit violations not specified elsewhere		$50

 

   (J)   Impounded vehicles.

      (1)   Towing: $50 minimum, up to amount of costs incurred;

      (2)   Impound fee: $20;

      (3)   Storage fee: $5 per day (not counting day of impoundment or day retrieved; and

      (4)   Administrative fee: $10.

(Ord. 2023, passed 12-19-2022; Ord. 2024, passed 12-12-2023; Ord. 2025, passed 11-12-2024)

Cross-reference:

   Administrative penalties, see §§ 10.35 through 10.44