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Mounds View City Council January 9, 2006 <br />Regular Meeting Page 15 <br />• competent for plan review and it does not require a PE to review plans. He stated that the <br />ultimate quality of materials and construction falls to Opus and the City is just reviewing the <br />plan. Ms. Gove and Mr. Hagedorn have stepped forward and are affording a wonderful service <br />to the City of Mounds View. Councilmember Flaherty stated he support staff's recommendation. <br />David Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road, stated he believes that Medtronic has researched the <br />construction firms and will not construct a bad building that will be their world headquarters. <br />Councilmember Stigney stated if Building Official Osmonson believes there is a need to hire an <br />outside consulting firm, she certainly will do so without hesitation. Building Official Osmonson <br />indicated that is the case. <br />Councilmember Stigney stated he has no concern with supporting staff's recommendation. <br />Mayor Marty agreed the consultants being considered have no overhead and they are qualified to <br />do this work. He stated he has nothing bad to say about the two individuals but as a Council it is <br />their due diligence to check everything. He stated there is a deadline but it is not tonight so staff <br />can look into it a little more. He stated he would like to ask that this item be brought back to the <br />Council for action in two weeks; however, a motion is already made for consideration tonight. <br />Mayor Marty stated the City's staff is competent but this is the biggest project the City has seen <br />• and he wants to assure it is done right and Building Official Osmonson has the best resources. <br />He stated he would prefer to see more information about their experience in this area and <br />whether they are licensed with the State. Director Ericson stated in terms of actual qualifications <br />and licensure, they have that documentation, the necessary criteria, and qualifications to conduct <br />this plan review. <br />Councilmember Stigney stated he trusts that Building Official Osmonson will advise the Council <br />if something comes up that is of concern to her. Building Official Osmonson noted that <br />additional funds have been included to assure an engineer or specialist can be brought in should <br />an issue come forward. She advised that Medtronic's warehouses in Mounds View have been <br />the best for staff to work with in terms of Code abatement issues. <br />Mayor Marty stated that Building Official Osmonson has a lot of resources through the <br />Association of Minnesota Building Officials. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated he is totally confident with the Council moving forward but if <br />the Council would like additional backup information on the company, that can be done. He <br />noted that Building Official Osmonson knows her limitations and if an outside firm is needed <br />with more technical expertise, she will make that request. <br />Mayor Marty stated he would like that additional information for his own personal information. <br />Councilmember Flaherty stated if this motion passes, staff will still assure their licensing is up to <br />date and adequate levels of liability insurance are provided. If not, the contract would be null <br />