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I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 28. 1996 3 .. long as the proposal does not result in the removal of any more trees and protects the mature trees. Staff recommends an additional slight modification to address silt fence issues across the I front of the property and in two other locations. With that modification, staff recommends approval to the modifications ofthe Beutow plat. I Councilmember Hicks asked if the floor plan will be reversed and the garage moved from the western to eastern side ofthe house. Mr. Ringwald stated this is correct. Councilmember Hicks questioned the rationale for the original driveway location restriction, Mr. Ringwald explained I that due to the large nwnber of mature trees on the site, the Beutow's were required to submit a plan which indicated how they would preserve the maximwn nwnher of trees. Councilmember Hicks noted the requested modification results in a similar loss of trees but provides a better I driveway slope. I The applicant indicated he had nothing to add to staffs presentation. MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to approve the change in driveway I location to the easterly side at 1417 Forest Lane with the modification to include the silt fence as recommended by staff, The motion carried unanimously (5-0). I. B. Creation of Building Inspector Position Mr. Fritsinger advised the Council is asked to consider the creation of a pennanent full-time I Building Inspector position and reviewed the proposed job description as drafted by staff. It was noted the creation of this position was first considered as part of the preliminary 1997 Budget and again at the October 21, 1996, Council Worksession. He advised the rationale for this I consideration is to provide better customer service and cost savings, Mr. Fritsinger explained consideration is recommended at this time due to the requirement to provide a 60-day notice to I David Kriesel, Inc., and to allow adequate transition time for the new employee, Mr. Fritsinger reviewed the suggested areas of responsibility as contained in the proposed job I description and recommended Council authorize the creation of the full-time Building Inspector position and to provide the consultant with a 60-day notice. I Councilmember Malone stated while it should be more cost effective to out-source this type of work, he understands that in this instance, it is not the case, He noted the advantage of providing increased customer service and availability, Councilmember Malone emphasized that this I consideration has nothing to do with the performance of the consultants who have provided an excellent service to the City of Arden Hills but, rather, is a financial and customer service consideration. I Councilmember Aplikowski concurred and noted a length oftime will be needed to build up the level of expertise with the new hiree, .. I