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Mounds View City Council April 12, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 2 Mayor Flaherty read in full and presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Jeff Baker in 1 recognition of his contribution to the City of Mounds View. 2 3 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Adopt Resolution 7601, A Resolution of Appreciation 4 for Inspection Intern Jeff Baker. 5 6 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 7 8 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 9 A. Resolution 7602, Approving the Hire of Kevin Koch as Engineering/GIS 10 Intern in the Public Works Department. 11 12 Assistant City Clerk-Administrator Crane explained the Engineering Intern resigned last fall and 13 the Council discussed, at its February 1, 2010, Work Session, and then approved, at its February 14 8, 2010, Regular Meeting, a revised position title from “Engineering Intern” to “Engineering/GIS 15 Intern” and authorized advertisement for rehiring. Assistant to the Clerk-Administrator Crane 16 stated the position was advertised at $11.75 per hour without benefits and would be funded from 17 the Water and Sanitary Sewer Enterprise Funds. She indicated that 34 applications were received 18 and six applicants were interviewed. She presented the recommendation of the interview panel 19 to hire Kevin Koch, pending a satisfactory background check. Assistant City Clerk-20 Administrator Crane reviewed Mr. Koch’s education and experience, noting this is a temporary 21 intern part-time position with flexible hours. 22 23 Council Member Stigney asked how much was budgeted for this position, how much has been 24 spent, and how much does the City anticipate spending? Public Works Director DeBar stated that 25 zero dollars have been spent to date 2010 for this position. The hours worked will vary and since 26 Mr. Koch will attend St. Cloud State, there may be few or no hours this fall. If this position 27 works full-time for three months this summer and during Christmas break, the cost is estimated 28 to be $7,500 to $8,000. If working during the school months, the cost is estimated to be $10,000. 29 30 Finance Director Beer advised that $11,000 is budgeted for this intern position. 31 32 Council Member Stigney asked how long it is anticipated there will be a need for this position. 33 Public Works Director DeBar explained the 2010 budget included $30,000 to hire a consultant 34 for GIS base mapping. Filling this position would reduce that amount since Mr. Koch has GIS 35 base mapping experience but a consultant may still be needed to start the mapping project. 36 Public Works Director DeBar stated this position would be needed for 2011 to complete the GIS 37 mapping project. He advised that Mr. Koch is aware of the situation with the budget. 38 39 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7602, 40 Approving the Hire of Kevin Koch as Engineering/GIS Intern in the Public Works Department. 41 42 Mayor Flaherty asked staff to explain the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund. Clerk-43 Administrator Ericson explained the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund receives funding from 44 quarter utility billings, which are based on water usage and flat fees. He advised that hiring this 45