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Mounds View City Council January 23, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 20 • G. Resolution 6723 Authorization to Hire Full-Time Temporary Building Inspector Community Development Director Ericson explained that on November 14, 2005, City Council authorized staff to advertise to hire afull-time temporary building inspector due to the increase in workload in the coming weeks. He explained that staff will keep busy for the next couple of years, especially because of the Medtronic development project. Director Ericson stated that the City advertised for this position and received 22 applications. He explained that six candidates were interviewed by himself and Building Inspector Osmonson. Director Ericson stated that Isaac Stensland was found fully qualified to be in the position. Director Ericson commented that it was communicated to all applicants that the job was a temporary and not a permanent position. He stated that Mr. Stensland is fine with that, but if it is required to be formalized in writing, as is recommended by the City Attorney, it would be no problem to do so. Director Ericson stated that staff would like to offer the position to him, on the condition of a satisfactory criminal background check. Director Ericson explained that the hourly wage scale for this position as negotiated by the City and the union starts at $19.96 per hour and would follow the standard personnel progression after • the appropriate time levels of service. He reported that Mr. Stensland is eager to start and welcomes the opportunity. Director Ericson stated that staff recommends the Council give authorization to hire Isaac Stensland for the position of temporary full-time building inspector in the Community Development Department under the terms and conditions articulated in the draft resolution. Councilmember Stigney asked if something in writing would be drafted by the City Attorney in regard to this being a temporary position. Director Ericson stated feedback was received from Robert Alstad from Kennedy & Graven relating to a memorandum of understanding, relating to the fact this is a temporary position and that the position will not accrue seniority. He stated that it is a matter of documenting the fact that it is not a permanent position Councilmember Stigney inquired if it is a union position, and if so, if the union signed off. Director Ericson stated that a meeting was held with City Administrator Ulrich and Assistant Crane where the salary and terms were agreed upon. Mayor Marty asked if a meeting was held with the union. City Administrator Ulrich confirmed that a meeting was held with union and the position was formalized in terms of salary and was agreed in concept about the temporary nature of the job. He stated the final contract language is still in negotiations at this point. • Councilmember Stigney inquired if the position was exempt or nonexempt. City Administrator Ulrich stated the position is nonexempt, and this is stated in the position description.