The council will require a permit to re-roof homes and businesses starting Jan 1, 2027, and updated the electrical code, by a 6–1 vote.
Passed on first vote (moved by Westergaard, seconded by Barron), then waived the other readings for final passage (roll call 26-0852), each 6–1. Nays: Gatto. Passed 6–1; voting no: Joe Gatto.
How each member voted
| Official | Seat | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Connie Boesen | Mayor | Yes |
| Carl Voss | At-large | Yes |
| Mike Simonson | At-large | Yes |
| Rob X. Barron | Ward 1 | Yes |
| Linda Westergaard | Ward 2 | Yes |
| Josh Mandelbaum | Ward 3 | Yes |
| Joe Gatto | Ward 4 | No |
More from the record
The ordinance amends Chapter 26 of the City Code to require a re-roofing permit for both residential and commercial buildings beginning Jan 1, 2027, and to match recent state changes to the electrical code. Staff estimate $150,000 in permit fees from re-roofing projects. The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals recommended the changes on June 11, 2026. Staff asked to waive the second and third readings, calling the changes editorial. Council Communication 26-244 (saved copy)
The alternative
No other options were presented in the record.
Money
- Who
- Homeowners and businesses replacing a roof
- How
- A re-roofing permit fee. Fee amount: Not in the record. City estimate: $150,000 in fees overall (period not stated).
- When
- From Jan 1, 2027
- Source
- Council Communication 26-244 (saved copy)
Rules and rights
- Who
- Roofing contractors and property owners
- How
- New permit requirement for re-roofing
- When
- From Jan 1, 2027
- Source
- Council Communication 26-244 (saved copy)
Source Agenda for the whole meeting, item 41 (saved copy) · Full minutes for the whole Jul 13, 2026 meeting, p. 9 (roll call 26-0851 and 26-0852) (saved copy) · Council Communication 26-244 (saved copy)