Agenda - Council Work Session - 08/08/2016

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Geography from Minnesota State University, Mankato as well as a Masters in Geographic Information Science and a Minor in Public Policy from the University of Minnesota. • Coordinates Multi-Departmental Development Review Process • Primary Staff Liaison to the Planning Commission. • Staff support to Environmental Policy Board (EPB), as needed related to development review projects and supervision of primary Staff Liaison. • Attends Economic Development Authority(EDA) Meetings as needed as it relates to land use issues. Community Development Assistant. The Community Development Assistant provides general support to all team members within the Community Development Department. The Community Development Assistant also provides administrative support to the Planning Commission and EPB. The current Community Development Assistant is JoAnn Shaw. Ms. Shaw has a Bachelors in Communication from the University of Minnesota. • Agendas and Minutes for the Planning Commission, EPB, and Development Review Team. • Primary contact for case assignment for the Planning Division. • Scheduling for Planning Division • Primary Back up for Building Division (scheduling, permit issuance, etc.). • Case Management for Code Enforcement (Community Development Team) Community Development Intern. Each year, the City employs a seasonal intern to assist with Community Development activities that equates to a 0.5 FTE (temporary). Administration Software. The City contracts with Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) to provide software to administer Land Use Applications, Building Permits, Licenses, and Code Enforcement, known as Permit & Inspection Management System (PIMS). This software is used by multiple City departments. The City is active in the ongoing policy and implementation direction of this product as a member of the PIMS User Group. Mapping Consultant. The City contracts with Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS)to provide general geographic information system (GIS) support. LOGIS GIS provides database administration and web map solutions used on a daily basis by City Staff and the public. This group ensures ongoing accuracy of data including property information, address database, street database, etc. These services are especially important during times of new development approval (new streets, new addresses, etc.). • LOGISmap • gGov • Custom Web Maps PLANNING DIVISION (PRE-DEVELOPMENT) City Planner. The City Planner is the primary contact for Zoning Code Administration through the review and approval of Land Use Applications and Building Permits. The City Planner's primary role is to oversee the administration of the Zoning Code. The current City Planner is Chris Anderson. Mr. Anderson holds an undergraduate degree in Urban Forestry from the University of Minnesota and has held the roles of Community Development Staffing Plan Page 2 of 7 DRAFT: August 2, 2016