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Item No: 08D Meeting Date: May 14, 2012 Type of Business: CA Administrator Review: ____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7947, Approving the Hire of Don Burda as a Temporary Building Inspector in the Community Development Department Background: Effective March 18, 2012, Kathi Osmonson resigned from active service as a fire fighter. In addition, Ms. Osmonson also resigned as Building Official/Fire Marshal with the City. Her last day with the City was Friday, May 4, 2012. Due to Ms. Osmonson’s resignation, the Community Development Department needs assistance with building inspections. Discussion: At the May 7, 2012, Work Session, Staff and the City Council discussed hiring a Temporary Building Inspector while the City recruits applicants for the Building Official Position. During this Work Session, Staff recommended using Don Burda. Don Burda has assisted the City in the past by providing back up support building inspection services, and assisting Staff in issuing building permits. It was the consensus of the City Council to start the process of hiring Don Burda. This Temporary Building Inspector position would be an hourly, part-time, non-exempt, non-union position. Staff recommends an hourly wage of $20/hour. The duration of this position would be about three (3) months. Mr. Burda is available to start on Tuesday, May 15th. Recommendation: Staff recommends approving Resolution 7947, Approving the Hire of Don Burda as a Temporary Building Inspector in the Community Development Department, subject to the terms and conditions listed in the resolution. Respectfully submitted, Desaree Crane