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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 14, 2021 HIRE OF PART-TIME RECREATION COORDINATOR The City Clerk explained that the part-time Recreation Coordinator position became vacant in February and 34 applications were received. She stated that the four finalists were great and it was a very hard decision, but ultimately Samantha House was offered the position. She has worked for many park systems, and has experience and knowledge as an outdoor educator and biologist, along with photography and videography skills. She plans to start Monday, April 19. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2 021-4-44 — APPR O VE THE HIRE OF SAMANTHA HO USE AS RECREATION COORDINATOR The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Torkelson. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/Torkelson/McGraw/Miller Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. HIRE OF PART-TIME CODE ENFORCEMENT/RENTAL HOUSING COORDINATOR The City Clerk explained that when the previous associate planner/code enforcement inspector left, staff reviewed the staffing structure to evaluate what was really needed. She stated that a part-time person to focus on code enforcement and do rental housing inspections was created, and the intent was to hire this position last spring, but it was put on hold due to the pandemic. The position was posted and 13 applications were received. The City Clerk explained that the three final candidates were great, but Mr. Kaden brings experience with housing inspections and is already a certified building official. He plans to start work on Monday, April 26. Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2021-4-45 — APPROVE THE HIRE OF BRIANKADENAS THE CODE ENFORCEMENT/RENTAL HOUSING COORDINATOR The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Torkelson. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/Torkelson/McGraw/Miller Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. AWARD BID FOR 2021 STREET IMPROVEMENT PORJECTS The Public Works Director explained that on April 1 the bids were opened for the 2021 Street Improvements Project. He stated that this project is for street and utility improvements on Greenbrier Circle and Old County Road C (from County Road C to Ruth Street),and also includes off -site catch basin repairs throughout the City. He reported the low bid was from T.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. for $593,729.91, which was much lower than the Engineer's estimate of $836,981.80. This is consistent with the competitive bidding climate that we have seen this Spring throughout the Metro Area. He stated that the City has worked with T.A. Schifsky on a number of similar projects in the past and they have done good work. 4