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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 27, 1992 March 23, 1992, Regular Council Meeting: Council Member Kuether moved to approve these minutes. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion passed with Council Member Bergeson abstaining. April 6, 1992, Board of Review: Council Member Elliott moved to approve these minutes. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Bergeson abstaining. Consideration of Hiring a Part Time Building Inspector - Mr. Tesch noted that the Building Official was in need of help for the upcoming building season. This matter was brought before the Council and staff was instructed to see if a contract could be made with the City of Circle Pines for assistance from their building official. During this time, it was brought to the attention of staff that there is a program available called Medical and Rehabilitation Consultants, Inc. The program retrains persons who have been displaced from their regular position because of injury or permanent layoff. Mr. Bob Cartier was formerly in construction and is now in training to be a building official. Mr. Tesch explained that the Lino Lakes Building Official considers Mr. Cartier worthy and competent for this part -time position. A grant is available to pay a considerable portion of Mr. Cartier's salary while he is preforming this "on the job" taining. The grant will pay 100% of Mr. Cartier's first two (2) months salary, 75% of his third months salary and 50% of his fourth months salary and 25% of his fifth and sixth months salary. The 1992 Budget contains $2,400.00 for part time building inspections and this will cover the balance of the season. Council Member Elliott moved to hire Mr. Cartier through the grant program for the upcoming construction season. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Reinert asked that staff follow up with the City of Circle Pines on this matter. Town Homes in Wenzel Farms - Mr. Schneider explained that he had talked to Mr. Hokanson, developer of Wenzel Farms and he has agreed to install a sign as soon as possible which says, "Future Home of Wenzel Farms Town Homes ". This should eliminate the concern that people are purchasing homes in Wenzel Farms and are not aware that town homes will be constructed along Lake Drive. Construction Debris - Council Member Neal noted that he has received complaints about debris blowing from some new subdivision, more notably Wenzel Farms. It was also noted that some of the debris blowing in this area could be coming from the Forjay Green Houses. Mr. Schneider said he would be meeting with PAGE 19 305