03-22-21 CC WS Agenda Packet
CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 6:30 P.M.
Due to the Centers for Disease Control's recommendation limiting the number of people
present at a meeting, and pursuant to MN Statute §13D.02, the Shorewood City Council
meetings will be held by electronic means. For those wishing to listen live to the meeting,
please go to ci.shorewood.mn.us/current_meeting for the meeting link. Contact the city at
952.960.7900 during regular business hours with questions.
AGENDA
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
A. Roll Call
Mayor Labadie _____
Councilmember Siakel _____
Councilmember Johnson _____
Councilmember Callies _____
Councilmember Gorham_____
B. Review and Adopt Agenda
ATTACHMENTS
2. PERMIT SOFTWARE DISCUSSION Planning Director Memo
3. DISCUSSION OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT
4. ADJOURN
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MEETING TYPE
WORKSESSION
City of Shorewood Council Meeting Item
Title/Subject: Introduction of Iworq’s Permit Management Service
Meeting Date: March 22, 2021
Prepared By: Marie Darling, Planning Director
Reviewed By: Greg Lerud, City Administrator
Also refer to Item 7D on the Regular Meeting Agenda
Background: Iworq is a company that provides cloud-based software applications to
manage the building and code enforcement process from application through permit
issuance or compliance. As the system is cloud-based, it allows the inspectors access
from a tablet or smart phone while they are in the field and it also allows contractors the
same cloud-based access to apply for permits, track where the permit is in the process,
and schedule inspections. They will not have to submit permits on paper unless they
choose to do so and can request permits 24/7, making their workdays more efficient.
On the City’s side of permit management, the service will streamline application,
issuance, administration, and storage of building permits. Staff anticipates a significant
positive impact on the amount of time we spend administering, processing and storing
permits and inspection records.
Staff has included an item in the regular meeting for entering into a service agreement
for this software. Prior to making a decision, staff requested Iworq representatives give
a short presentation of the permitting software during the work session and give the
Council an opportunity on to ask questions.
Mission Statement: The City of Shorewood is committed to providing residents quality public
services, a healthy environment, a variety of attractive amenities, a sustainable tax base, and
sound financial management through effective, efficient, and visionary leadership.