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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 11, 1998 Director also reported that he would be handle the more difficult situations himself. Mr. Morelan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RE.SOl. UTlON NO. 98-3-51- APPROVINC PU73LIC WORKS DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION FOR IN-HOUSE SUMP PUMP/WATER METER INSP~CTION PROGR,9MAS WELL AS THE HIRING OF I377.7. DIRCKS AS THE CITY'S INSPECTOR The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. Ayes (5) Morelan, LaValle, Scalze, Pedersen, Fahey. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ECONOMIC The City Administrator reported that his March 1 I`~' memo updating the DEVELOPMENT Council on events since the last economic development workshop was for UPDATE information only. RESIGNATION The City Administrator reported that Mary Granley is resigning in order OF MARY to take a position in another city doin~; code enforcement on a full-time. GRANLEY basis. The Administrator reported that Mary has done an excellent job for the City and is very customer-setvice oriented. However, the new position is an excellent opportunity for her. Therefore, it was with regrets that the Administrator recommended acceptance of Mary's resignation. The City Administrator further indicated it is his feeling it would be difficult to find someone who has the ability to do both code enforcement and perform secretarial duties. Therefore, he is recommending that an intern is hired on a temporary basis to do code enforcement for the remainder of the season and payroll and clerical duties be filled with a part-time secretarial position. Morelan pointed out that Granley has made a lot of progress in the area of code enforcement, and he is sure there is still a lot of progress to be made. Morelan noted the Administrator's recommendation that the Intern be hired for five or six months. Morelan indicated that he would not be opposed to a longer period of time if that is workable. The Administrator agreed that this could be considered, and pointed out that the five or six month time period keeps the cost of the positions within budget.