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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page 7 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Councilmember Fliflet asked anyone wanting to add to the memo on this item to direct their <br />input to city staff. <br /> ITEM 20: TRANSITIONING <br /> <br />ITEM 21: BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION <br />Interim Administrator Schroeder presented an updated version of the memo from the previous meeting requesting authorization to hire a full time building inspector. Schroeder reported that <br />the current contract inspector has given his thirty day termination notice and the city has been <br />unable to secure another contract inspector. Schroeder noted that the city participates in a <br />consortium with other cities to pool building inspection services and feedback has been received <br />that Lake Elmo has been on the taking end for quite some time. Typical work load data from the League of Minnesota Cities for building inspectors was reviewed and it was stated that the <br />additional inspector could also fill in with code compliance and other tasks if time allows. <br /> <br />Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO AUTHORIZE <br />THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ADVERTISE, RECRUIT, INTERVIEW AND PRESENT FOR EMPLOYMENT A BUILDING INSPECTOR. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. <br />STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS <br />Interim City Administrator Schroeder: Working on Tartan Park with Washington County <br />and the Trust for Public Land; Library alley issue; met with representatives from Hans Hagen Homes; met with Mayor and Administrator of Oakdale; attended Gateway Corridor meetings and <br />Washington County Library meeting; receiving City Planner applications; conducted a site visit <br />at the Art Center building. <br />City Clerk Johnson: Working on the Fall issue of The Source that will go to print on <br />September 23rd. Reminder of November 3rd Special Election and Volksmarch on October 10th. <br />Finance Director Bendel: Preparing budget information for upcoming Finance Committee and <br />Council approval, 2016 Assessment files for all project completed this year. <br />City Attorney Snyder: Met with staff and responded to issues as they came up. <br />Community Development Director Klatt: Working with Landucci on a resubmission for <br />development. <br />City Engineer Griffin: Received a report from Washington County ranking intersections for <br />improvements and a report concerning the Gateway Corridor BRT and Hudson Road. <br />Meeting adjourned at 12:30 a.m. <br />LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL <br />