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<br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11,2000 14 <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson stated his support to invite the businesses that have already contributed <br />to the event. . <br /> <br />Mayor Probst suggested a printed invitation be used to invite them at the request of the Mayor <br />and Council. <br /> <br />Council consensus was reached to proceed on this basis. <br /> <br />Mr. Lynch explained the sole purpose is to present the proclamation so another Council business <br />meeting will need to be scheduled. <br /> <br />ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS <br /> <br />A. Part-Time Building Inspector Position <br /> <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 /> <br />Councilmember Grant asked if other options were evaluated. Mr. Lynch reviewed staffs contact <br />with neighboring communities and advised that is not an option. <br /> <br />. <br /> <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 /> <br />MOTION: <br /> <br />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 /> <br />B. Department Quarterly Reports <br /> <br />Mr. Lynch noted the Fourth Quarter Department Reports. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst commended Parks and Recreation Director Thomas Moore for his appointment to <br />the Minnesota Recreation & Parks Legislative Committee. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst inquired regarding the half dozen sewer plugs in the last month. <br /> <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 />