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CITY COUNCIL <br />REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT <br />AGENDA ITEM 3A <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager <br />MEETING DATE: April 28, 2025 <br />TOPIC: Appointment of Building Inspector <br />VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority <br />INTRODUCTION <br />The City Council is being asked to approve the appointment of Chris Chandler to the Building <br />Inspector position within the Community Development department. <br />BACKGROUND <br />Staff has completed the recruitment process, provided a conditional offer, and is recommending <br />the approval of Chandler for the full-time position. <br />Chandler has over 20 years of experience in construction and municipal building inspection. He is <br />currently the Building Inspector for the City of Lake Elmo, a position he has held since 2020. <br />Previously, he worked as a Building Inspector for the City of Apple Valley, the City of Lonsdale, <br />and the City of White Bear Lake. Chandler holds a degree in Building Inspection Technology <br />Management from North Hennepin Community College. <br />The starting wage for Chandler will be at $45.33 per hour, which is step 7 of a 7 step wage scale <br />for the Building Inspector position. With the Council's approval, Chandler would start in the <br />position on May 21, 2025. <br />The hiring of Chandler will backfill the Building Inspector vacancy that was created by a <br />resignation on August 8, 2025. The 2025 Adopted Budget includes two full-time Building <br />Inspectors in the Community Development department. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Please approve the appointment of Chris Chandler to the Building Inspector position. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />None <br />