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PAGE 23 Barb Benesch − Permit Technician In 2010, Community Development Technician Barb Benesch chose not to attend any continuing education classes at the MN Building Officials conference in January or the AMBO conference in February due to budget cuts. Barb, however, did continue her involvement with the Minnesota Building Permit Technicians Association (MBPTA) by attending the bi-monthly meetings. She was elected secretary of the organization for her seventh straight year. In October, MBPTA hosted a one-day seminar that Barb and Heidi Heller attended called “Public Sector Ethics & Issues and Answers.” In addition, Barb attended bi-monthly MBPTA meetings that offer various educational segments at each meeting. Barb also attended some of the monthly (September – May) PermitWorks User Group meetings. These ses- sions allow her to keep informed of changes and give recommendations for enhancing and improving the City’s permit, planning and contractor licensing software. STAFF’S CONTINUING EDUCATION Heidi Heller − Planning Associate In October, Heidi attended the Minnesota Building Permit Technician Association’s (MBPTA) one-day seminar called “Public Sector Ethics.” She also attended several Ramsey County training sessions in preparation for the 2010 Election, and several Housing Collaborative Institute presentations. Ken Roberts − Community Development Director Ken attended the annual Ehlers & Associates Public Finance Seminar in February. He also attended one day of the American Planning Association State conference in September in Mankato. Heidi Steinmetz − Economic Development Specialist In 2010, Heidi attended the annual Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM) Winter Confer- ence in January, the Ehlers & Associates annual Public Finance Seminar in February, a garbage house pres- entation at the City of Coon Rapids in March, General Election training in May, June and July, a Rethink Recy- cling social media presentation in August, a portion of the Dept. of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) annual conference in October, the MN Assoc. of Government Communicators Fall conference in No- vember, monthly EDAM Board Meetings, several EDAM Third Thursday presentations and several Housing Collaborative Initiative presentations throughout the year. Jeremiah Anderson − Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector On January 14th and 15th 2010, Jeremiah attended the Housing Section of the Building Officials’ Institute at the College of Continuing Education in Saint Paul. Jeremiah has served on the planning committee for the past 8 years, which provides a benefit of free tuition to attend the two days of the event. Jeremiah received the certification of Local Hazard Zone Management from the Minnesota Fire Service Certifi- cation board in 2010. Kathi Osmonson − Building Official/Fire Marshall In 2010, Kathi continued her involvement with the Association of MN Building Officials (AMBO) and the group nominated her to be Executive Treasurer. Kathi also continued her involvement with AMBO’s code develop- ment committee and attended Code hearings. These activities constitute continuing education credits. In January, she attended the University of Minnesota Building Official’s Institute focusing on Mechanical code up- dates and inspections. She attended the Region III Building Official’s Educational Institute in February that in- cluded training about tenant improvements and continued use and re-use of existing buildings. Also in Febru- ary, she attended a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension arson investigation class and in March the International Institute of Arson Investigation Conference. She completed the written portion of her “Blue Card” incident com- mand certification in April and in September she attended a Creative Team Building class. The fire department paid for all fire related training.