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Planning Commission Member Habein asked who monitors the building inspectors to be sure they are inspecting what they should be. Planning Commission Member Hallan pointed out that the Building Code also covers remodeling. Chair Engels stated he doesn't feel the City is in a position to adopt the State Building Code. Affordability could hurt the City more than do the City good. Some people won't be able to do repair projects if they have to pay permit fees. Planning Commission Member Hallan stated he is in favor of adopting the State Building Code;building inspectors catch a lot of the mistakes. Planning Commission Member Wallin stated local control will be taken away when the Building Code is adopted. There will be added fees for repair projects that need to be done, such as window replacement. New construction should be held to that process, but the Building Code includes remodeling and repair projects. He further stated he would be cautious to adopt the State Building Code. Planning Commission Member Mortenson stated he believes the State Building Code should be enforced. He has worked many years in the building trades. There are a lot of handymen that shouldn't be doing what they do. Planning Commission Member Hallan stated adopting the State Building Code will limit some people from building,but it has its advantages. Planning Commission Member Wallin stated he is in favor of having a process of inspection without being tied to the Building Code. We could hold to the standard of the State Building Code. That would give the City the teeth to inspect. Planning Commission Member Hallan asked if that would give the inspector the right to enter the property. Chair Engels stated he owns several rental properties. If it is going to cost him more to make repairs he will need to pass the costs on to the renters. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to notify the City Council they are at a stalemate: 3 in favor, 3 opposed and 1 undecided. There have been no comments received from contractors,businesses or others. A workshop should be scheduled for the City Council to receive information and invite public comment. Members of the Planning Commission who can attend will attend.