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• • Council Budget Work Session August 6, 1998 Mr. Wessel explained that clerical support for these departments will be resolved when all departments are united in the new facility. He was asked to make sure that these departments have an appropriate level of staff support. A Solid Waste Committee whose members are Mayor Sullivan, Al DeMotts and John Landers has met once or twice. This committee has asked that a purpose or direction for the committee be drafted. Staff is not directed by this committee. If this committee has not met, Council should think about disbanding the committee. It was noted that the newly created Environmental Board has not received a stipend yet. Ms. Vaske is collecting information from the members such as social security numbers so that checks can be issued. BUILDING INSPECTIONS, PETE KLUEGEL This department has experienced some difficult times this year because of extra work created by the storms in May and June and the need to refund,the Sewerr � lability Charges (SAC). Currently, one clerical person spends hal f he me in t "t department. This person is required to attend specific computer training clasp s ocomply with reporting requirements. Other expenditure requests include $2,400 for computer software for the Building Inspection program. The electrical inspector is a.coniracted person. He receives 80% of the electrical permit fees collected The City some "realizes income from this contract. In addition, the electrical inspector av able to City staff when needed. COMMUNITY .I E LOPMENT DEPARTMENT, BRIAN WESSEL Mr. Wesse projecting t 1998. brief five (5) history of the plan for this department. He is ta on -personnel budget costs will remain about the same as for The 1998 budget included a senior planner. This person should be hired before the first of the year. The planner will assume many of the responsibilities now provided by Northwest Associated Consultants (NAC). This will reduce the consultants budget. Mary Kay Wyland will be a support person in Community Development. Mr. Wessel noted that the City received a $220,000 Livable Communities Grant from the Metropolitan Council. This money is being used for consultants for the Town Center. Brian was asked if the City "messes up" with Metropolitan Council, will this grant be affected. Mr. Wessel said yes and noted that the City will collect approximately $40,000 of this grant during 1998. • Mr. Wessel noted that the street lights in the Village are special lights and will cost more than normal. Page 7