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Mounds View City Council May 22, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 16 • two segments could be added at any time. Councilmember Thomas stated her support to leave the segments out at this time since they may become haul routes should LaPort Meadows develop. Mayor Marty stated people who live on that section of Sherwood Road will also see the new roads around them. He stated Areas O and I, as they see what is happening on Red Oak, may be willing to support having their street project move forward. Counciimember Thomas asked what will be the scope of the feasibility report presented to the public. Public Works Director Lee stated the purpose of the next neighborhood meeting will be to present options with mailboxes, parking, and lighting that they may be concerned about. Those issues will be identified so they can be addressed in the feasibility report. Mayor Marry stated the infrastructure (sewer and water) also needs to be fixed so something more than a mill and overlay is needed. Public Works Director Lee agreed a mill and overlay is not an option for these areas and the intent is an infrastructure improvement program including water, sewer, and improving water quality in addition to the streets. MOTION/SECOND: THOMAS/MARTY. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6823, A Resolution Authorizing the Preparation of a Feasibility Report and Consultant Selection for the 2007-2008 Street and Utility Improvement Project including Area A as amended to remove two sections of Sherwood Road,-Area B, and Area E. • A es - 4 Na s - 0 Motion carried. Y Y G. Resolution 6824 Authorization to Hire Don Burda to the Position of Full- Time Temporary Building Inspector Community Development Director Ericson stated last year the City Council authorized advertisement for afull-time Building Inspector to handle the workload of Medtronic and other projects. The position was offered to an individual who worked for three months and then found employment closer to home. That left Mounds View in a difficult position so staff looked at options to fill the position including a contract inspector, re-advertising the position, or looking at candidates who had already been interviewed. Since it had only been a three month period of time, staff talked to the candidate interviewed the last time. A cost benefit analysis determined this was a more cost effective and expeditious approach. Director Ericson stated staff is asking for Council authorization to hire Don Burda who was the number two applicant in January. Councilmember Thomas stated her concern is the change in what is being expected. She asked whether part-time administrative help will continue to be needed. Director Ericson stated that was always a possibility depending on how it goes this summer and if there is the need for additional administrative assistance. He explained that Mr. Burda would be on staff full time and able to offer assistance, which would not be the case if this position was contracted out. • Mayor Marty stated his agreement with the staff recommendation and indicated he feels it is