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COUNCIL MINUTES April 13, 1998 • CONSIDERATION OF ENGINEERINGBUILDING DEPARTMENT SECRETARY POSITION, DAVID PECCHIA • Mr. Pecchia explained that the City has an opening for a Department Secretary B. The position was approved by Council for the 1998 budget and will provide clerical and secretarial support to the Public Works/Engineering and Building Inspection Departments. The position was advertised/posted within the City buildings and Carri Villella who is currently the City's receptionist, was the only applicant. The position required higher qualifications and Carri was tested to determine whether or not she met the new qualifications. Carri was tested for her typing, composition, spelling, and vocabulary skills. She was also interviewed by Tom Jackson and Pete Kluegel from the Building Inspection Department and Dave Ahrens our City Engineer/Public Works Director. It is their recommendation that Carri be considered for this full-time position. Mr. Pecchia continued stating that the selection process to fill the vacancy created by the promotion of the current receptionist, Carri Villella, is anticipated to be completed by June 1, 1998. He is recommending that the promotion of Ms. Villella become effective upon the hiring of a replacement receptionist or June 1, 1998, whichever occurs first. Council Member Lyden stated that customer service is very important at City Hall and he has been very impressed with the applicant's effort in that area. Council Member Neal noted that the selection of her replacement will be critical and asked if they had interviewed anyone yet. Mr. Pecchia stated they will be starting the interview process next week. Council Member Lyden moved to approve Ms. Carri Villella for the Public Works/Engineering & Building Department Secretary. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT, BRIAN WESSEL/MARY KAY WYLAND Site Plan Review, Lakeland Bank, Apollo Drive, Phase 3/Lake Drive - Ms. Wyland explained that Mr. Roger Kolstad has submitted a request to construct a 3,600 square foot bank upon a + 35,400 square foot parcel of land located north of the proposed extension of Apollo Drive and west of Lake Drive (CSAH 23). The subject site is zoned GB, General Business, which lists financial institutions as permitted uses. Based on the following review, our office recommends site plan review approval of the proposed bank subject to the following conditions: 1. The Lake Drive Access is terminated at such time when southerly public street access (via Apollo Drive) is provided. 2. The landscape plan is subject to review and approval by the City Forester and CPTED Officer.