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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regulsr Council Meeting, Jsnuary 9, 1989 Page 2 .~ REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR BLDG INSP; WAGE COMPENSATION Council was referred to a memorandum from Berger dated 1-6-89, relative to the proposed salary compensation plan for the position of Building Inspector. Berger stated he had surveyed other communities with part-time inspectors and ~ found that cities which compensate the position on a basis of 80% of permit fees .., have a low volume of permits; this would not bs practical for Arden Hills based on the number of permits issued in the City. He explained that in talking with experienced building officials they have indicated the hourly rates for their positions are between $20 to 25.00 per hour. The Clerk Administrator recommended implementation of a Five Step Pay Plan, as outlined in his memorandum, for the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer position for Arden Hills. Council questioned if the salary increments would be based solely on chronology or performance. Berger advised they would be based on performance. Councilmember Malone suggested the step plan range include an additional step at 120%, for exceptional job performance. Mayor Sather agreed with the proposal; he stated the Clerk Administrator would not be limited to this plan and could recommend amending it at a futura date. lhere was Council discussion relative to the need to review implementation of a step salary plan for all staff positions and the inclusion of additional steps for exceptional job performance. . Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the five step salary plan at the rates ranging from $20.00 to $25.00 per hour for the position of Building Inspector, as recommended by the Clerk Administrator and outlined in his memorandum of 1/6/89. and, further, that recommendation to adjust the salary increments for the position need not be based solely on time in the position, rather an evaluation of job performance. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) RFP FINANCIAL CONSULTANT Council was referred to a memorandum from Berger dated 1-6-89. relative to preparation of a "Request For Proposals" for a financial consultant. The Clerk Administrator referred to the attached sample RFP from the City of Eagan and a copy of the "Guidelines for Selection of Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor for Minnesota Tax Increment Financing" documents which were forwarded to Council for review. Berger requested Council direction relative to preparation of the RFP or hiring a development or financial consultant. In discussion, Council concurred that there is time factor involved in declaring the Round Lake study area a development district and assistance would be necessary to accomplish the establishment of the district. It was also noted that the City would require financial advice. . Council directed the Clerk Administrator to prepare a "Request For Proposal" for a development consultant to assist the City in declaring the Round Lake Study Area a development district and outline the financial options available which would minimize the potential for City indebtedness. It was requested that the RFP be available for Council review at their Regular Meeting held January 30. 1989. COMMITTEE APPTMTS. The Clerk Administrator advised Finance Committee members Judy Stafford and Valerie Miller are not interested in reappointment to the committee. Mayor Sather advised Ed Menze wishes to be reappointed and a letter of interest Was received from Roger Udesco requesting appointment to the committee. He ' recommended Menze and Udesco be appointed to the Finance Committee and Council accept resignations from Stafford and Miller. Staff was directed to forward letters of thanks to Stafford and Miller for their service. .