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Mounds View City Council August 24, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 9 i period of time and the City is keeping. that promise. He noted there are very few employees left for step increases and the contribution of the City's employees is immeasurable. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 7490, Authorizing to Contract with City of Blaine for Building Inspection Services through Remainder of 2009. Community Development Director Roberts presented staff's recommendation to contract with the City of Blaine for inspection services for up to 16 hours per week, $732.16 per week, through December 18, 2009. He stated a requirement of the City of Blaine is that Mounds View commit to at least 12 hours per week. He explained that Mounds View may not need that many hours of assistance each week but it would allow coverage should the Building Inspector wish to take vacation or attend additional training. Community Development Director Roberts advised that $12,000 is left in the 2009 Community Development budget that can fund this position to mid- December. The City's intern is attending building training classes and may be available by January 1, 2010, to take over some inspections. Council Member Mueller asked what the previous inspector earned. Community Development Director Roberts stated he was paid $32 per hour plus benefits. He stated the New Brighton rate was several dollars lower per hour and a contract service was from $60-$80 per hour. Clerk- . Administrator Ericson stated this is indicative of a building inspector's salary. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7490, Authorization to Contract with the City of Blaine for Building Inspection Services. Council Member Stigney asked about Spring Lake Park's inspectors. Clerk-Administrator Ericson explained that Staff did not contact Spring Lake Park because the Mounds View Building Official has a better working relationship with the City of Blaine and its Building Inspector. Council Member Stigney stated his interest is in the cost and felt that neighboring cities should have been contacted for a rate. He asked about the mileage charge. Community Development Director Roberts stated it would be to and from the Blaine City Hall. Council Member Hull asked whether an entry level Building Inspector would start at Step One. Community Development Director Roberts explained he is currently an unpaid intern and a Step One rate is $22 to $23 per hour. Council Member Hull stated his support to start with anentry- level position given the economic times. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. H. Resolution 7489, Approving Renewal of a Legal Services Agreement with Kennedy & Graven, Chartered. Clerk-Administrator Ericson presented staff's recommendation to extend the City's agreement with Kennedy and Graven for civil legal services for a term of three years with the hourly rates