Agenda - Planning Commission - 06/03/2004

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Garnec, Councilmembers Pearson, Kurak, Cook, Elvig, Strommen, and Zirmrterman. Voting No: None. Case #2) Consider Authorization to Hire an Engineering Technician II Human Resources Manager Reed reported staff has recommended that Aaron Madsen be hired as Engineering Technician II at a rate of $17.31 per hour plus benefits. This hire would start in May, or possibly June, as he would need to be transitioned from Ns work in the Public Works Department. The Personnel Committee recmmnended approval of staff's recommendation: Councilmember Elvig questioned how Mr. Madsen would be eased into the new position. Human Resources Manager Reed explained Mr. Madsen would continue to help out with Public Works until he can be replaced. Her recommendation is that he remains at public works maintenance salary when doing public works duties and at an en~neering wage when conducting engineering technician duties. Councilmember Elvig stated he appreciates the thought put into this. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to ratify the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and adopt Resolution #04-04-10I to hire Aaron Madsen for the position of full-time Engineering Techn/cian II at a starting wage Of $17.31/hour, plus benefits. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Kurak, Elvig, Pearson, Strmra'nen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Mayor Gamec asked who served on the interview committees. Human Resources Reed informed the Council of the members of the interview committees. Case #6: Request for Amendment to an Approved Site Plan; Case of Precise Metalcraft P40 Associate Planner Geisler reported that on August 26, 2003, Precise Metalcraft received site plan approval for a 12,533 square foot manufacturing/office building on Radium Street between McKinley Street and 140"~ Avenue. Precise Metalcraft is now ready to install the landscaping on their site, and is seeking, an amendment to the landscaping plan previously approved by the Council. Precise Metalcraft's approved landscaping plan shows a total of 25 trees and 100 shrubs, which meets cun'ent landscaping requirements in the E-2 Employment District. Under the new landscaping requirements for the E-2 District, a total of 21 trees and 41 shrubs would be required for this project. The applicant has submitted a revised plan and shows a total of 55 sku'ubs and 10 trees. Staff met with the applicant on-site to evaluate the proposed amendments and review the site's landscaping potential. Staff and the applicant are in agreement on the number and placement of shrubs on the site, with the exception of the north Property line. The applicant is concerned that trees planted along this property line will be in standing water from the drainage ditch and may cause damage'to cars in the parking lot. It is staff's opinion that there is sufficient room to plant some trees along this property line. The drainage ditch is not intended City Council/April 27, 2004 Page 18 of 33