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Mounds View City Council December 12, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 20 1 the plans, walk away, and provide back to the. City the plans with their signature saying they have • 2 reviewed them. The price differential reflects the fact that Building Official Osmonson will be 3 involved in the plan review. 4 5 Councilmember Thomas stated she then feels comfortable because the price differential is not as 6 great if the cost for Building Official Osmonson's review is added to the bid price. She stated 7 that Medtronic is getting a break on the price because the City would be providing another staff 8 person for the review. Councilmember Thomas stated she would like to see references for these 9 two people on the other work they have done. to 11 Director Ericson stated staff will provide the Council with a follow up from the League of 12 Minnesota Cities on the City's exposure and will work with the City Attorney to provide 13 additional supporting information by the next Council meeting. He stated that it will make the 14 time frame tighter but not jeopardize anything. 15 16 Building Official Osmonson asked if a recommendation from the League will be enough and 17 what the Council is looking for on references. 18 19 Councilmember Thomas requested information on how the costs break down, job 20 responsibilities, liability, and League approval. 21 22 Mayor Marty stated he has talked with staff about hiring another building inspector so Building .23 Official Osmonson can be the lead inspector on the Medtronic project. He stated he wanted to 24 see about getting more training for Building Official Osmonson in this type of construction 25 before the project gets started. However, Building Official Osmonson is already scheduled for 26 some training. 27 28 Building Official Osmonson stated she does not think Medtronic will take 40 hours a week. She 29 pointed out that she is certified in Minnesota and does continuing education every year. She 3o explained that the issue is the magnitude of the project and noted this project requires special 31 inspections in structural steel and concrete. Building Official Osmonson advised of the 32 associations to which she belongs, that she has testified for Code. changes, and helped to create 33 the Code. 34 35 Mayor Many stated he wants to be sure that Building Official Osmonson is "up to speed" for this 36 project. 37 38 Building Official Osmonson stated there will be an annual school but, for the record, she wants 39 to be clear that the City wiil not be losing her for building inspections. She advised that during 4o the Medtronic project in Fridley, they were on the site 2-4 hours per day or 20 hours a week. She 41 stated it will be great to get afull-time inspector on staff to follow through on some of the 42 projects. 43 44 Mayor Marty stated that Council action will be delayed until January of 2006, when staff 45 provides additional information.