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The Community Development Director stated that it is very difficult to meet the traffic count required for a traffic light. The City Council provided feedback for the City Planner and developer regarding the proposed plan. 6. Public Works Facility, Construction Manager RFQ/RFP The Community Development Director stated that staff is proposing to use the construction manager as agent process as part of the public works facility design and construction. He reviewed the process under this type of agreement. Council Consensus It was the consensus of the City Council to utilize a construction manager as agent for the public works facility design and to direct staff to solicit quotes for services. 7. Backup Building Inspection & Plan Review Services The Community Development Director reported that the City entered into a Professional Services contract with MnSpect, LLC in 2020 to provide supplementary building inspection services during periods of peak demand. MnSpect currently provides, on an as needed basis, an inspector with a Limited Building Official certification. This person can complete inspections on one and two-family dwellings. To provide additional redundancy to our Building Department services, staff is proposing to expand the services provided by MnSpect to include: • Certified Building Official providing inspections on commercial properties. • Designated Building Official, for periods when the city doesn't have an internal designee. • Commercial Plan Review services. The Community Development Director stated that these are intended to be supplementary and/or emergency services used as needed to maintain service levels. Staff is still proposing to fill the vacant Building Inspector position. The 2025 building department budget includes $36,720 for contracted inspection services. Council Consensus It was the Council Consensus to direct staff to bring forward a professional service agreement amendment as presented, for consideration at a future meeting. 8. Public Safety Department Q4 The Interim Public Safety Director stated that he appreciated the opportunity this evening to work with the City Council to structure the quarterly report so that it meets the interest of the Council. He presented a sample report and optional categories for the consideration of the Council. Page 4 of 5