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Mounds View City Council May 22, 2017 Regular Meeting Page 4 Council Member Meehlhause asked if MWF does not commit to purchasing these properties by July 30th, would the County would be sticking hard to the six-month timeline? City Administrator Ericson reported this was the case and noted the July 30th date was critical. Chris Stokka, MWF Properties, understood he would run the risk of the land going back to a public auction after July 30th. However, he understood the next public auction was not scheduled until November. City Attorney Riggs commented on the timing risks within the development and stated the City would continue to work to keep this project moving forward. Council Member Meehlhause questioned if the only real risk to the City would be the project would not happen. City Attorney Riggs advised this was the case, along with the loss of staff time. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8759, MWF Properties Purchase Option Agreement of Tax Forfeited Parcels as revised. Mayor Mueller reiterated that this was one of the many steps that would have to be taken in order to construct workforce housing along Mounds View Boulevard and Groveland Road. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 8757, Approving an Adjusted Salary Scale and the Advertisement for the Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Position. City Administrator Ericson requested the Council approve an adjusted salary scale and the advertisement for the Housing/Code Enforcement Inspection position. He explained staff would like to fill this position which has been vacant since last August. He reported a salary study was conducted by Springsted for this position in order for the City to determine a proper wage. Staff reviewed the Resolution with the Council noting the wage rate had been adjusted and recommended approval of the advertisement of the position. Mayor Mueller thanked City Administrator Ericson for stepping in and finding assistance for this position. She questioned when this position would be posted. City Administrator Ericson reported the position would be posted on the League of Minnesota Cities and the City website tomorrow, and would be in the newspaper on Sunday. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8757, Approving an Adjusted Salary Scale and the Advertisement for the Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Position. Council Member Bergeron commented on the Council’s goal to retain staff. It was his hope the City would be able to hire and retain a good person for this position. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.