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Planning official says contractor poured foundation without inspections; council to pursue enforcement
Summary
Planning and zoning officials reported a contractor poured a house foundation — and later a detached garage foundation — without required city staking and footing inspections. Council members directed staff to pursue enforcement, with options including withholding refunds and filing misdemeanor citations under city code.
Planning and zoning staff told the council that a contractor poured at least one foundation and subsequently a garage foundation without required city inspections, and that the city will seek enforcement.
Officials reported that the contractor, identified in meeting discussion as Todd Adler, had not requested staking or footing inspections before pouring. Staff said the contractor had previously been warned and that the city had a $500 inspection deposit on file for the project; staff recommended withholding that deposit and pursuing enforcement under the city’s code. The council asked staff to document the violations, coordinate with the county inspector and the police department, and pursue every available administrative and legal remedy, including misdemeanor citation where warranted.
City staff noted the ordinance language makes a failure to comply punishable as a class B misdemeanor and referenced a penalty section in the municipal code. Council members said they will work with city police and the city attorney to ensure procedures are followed and enforcement is carried out consistently.
No formal disciplinary vote was recorded; council members instructed staff to pursue enforcement and to return with options and documentation at the next meeting.
