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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 1 I, 2000 14 <br /> . Councilmember Larson stated his support to invite the businesses that have already contributed <br /> to the event. <br /> Mayor Probst suggested a printed invitation be used to invite them at the request of the Mayor <br /> and Council. <br /> Council consensus was reached to proceed on this basis. <br /> Mr. Lynch explained the sole purpose is to present the proclamation so another Council business <br /> meeting will need to be scheduled. <br /> ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS <br /> A. Part-Time Building Inspector Position <br /> Mr. Lynch reviewed the City's past contractural relationship with the City of Shoreview for part <br /> time building inspection services which Shoreview was not able to totally fulfill. Staff <br /> recommended the City authorize a part time building inspector/code enforcement position. He <br /> advised of an applicant who is available for 20 hours per week, has experience with fire <br /> inspections, and can conduct fire suppression inspections. He stated the City of Shoreview has <br /> indicated a desire to also use that person for such purposes. Mr. Lynch stated the applicant will <br /> need some training related to building inspections. <br /> . Councilmember Grant asked if other options were evaluated. Mr. Lynch reviewed staff's contact <br /> with neighboring communities and advised that is not an option. <br /> Councilmember Rem asked if those positions are licensed by the State. Mr. Lynch stated Mr. <br /> Scherbel is licensed so this employee can work under his direction and fulfills the State <br /> requirement. He reviewed the work ofthe applicant with the Lake Johanna Fire Department. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to <br /> approve the hiring of Eric Nordeen as a part-time Building Inspector. The motion <br /> carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> B. Department Quarterly Reports <br /> Mr. Lynch noted the Fourth Quarter Department Reports. <br /> Mayor Probst commended Parks and Recreation Director Thomas Moore for his appointment to <br /> the Milmesota Recreation & Parks Legislative Committee. <br /> Mayor Probst inquired regarding the half dozen sewer plugs in the last month. <br /> . Mr. Post reported on a break in a water line and a possible future project to repipe from County <br /> Road E-2 to McCracken Lane due to high maintenance costs for this line. <br />