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A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Councilmember Musgrove aye Councilmember Shryock aye Councilmember Riley aye Councilmember Kuzma aye Councilmember Heinrich aye Mayor LeTourneau aye Motion carried. 7.07: Adopt Resolution #19-069 Approving Memorandum of Understanding with Anoka County for Septic Plan Review Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommended adoption of the resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding with Anoka County for septic plan review. He noted that this item was pulled from the Consent Agenda to amend the timeframe to six months. Councilmember Musgrove asked for additional details on how this would be budget neutral. Community Development Director Gladhill believed that a septic permit has a cost of $125 and the review for a permit can range from one to two hours. He noted that $75 per hour is the average contracted rate. He noted that based on the average cost of review and permit cost, the item would be budget neutral. Councilmember Heinrich stated that it was her assumption that a Building Official would have this certification and was surprised that the candidate did not hold this certification. She stated that perhaps in the future, that should be specified in the job description as a desired requirement to prevent needing to contract for services. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that less than half the candidates held that certification, which is typical for Building Officials and Technicians. He stated that staff could have found someone that had that qualification but perhaps did not possess the leadership qualifications to lead that department. He stated that it is often hard to find the certifications that Ramsey needs that would still be a good fit to lead a department. He stated that they do list the certification as a desired element but is something that can be gained. Councilmember Heinrich stated that Ramsey is unique in the large number of septic systems and perhaps it should be a requirement that someone on staff hold that certification. Community Development Director Gladhill estimated about 4,200 septic systems in the community, which is unique. He stated that staff does plan to have someone on staff that holds the certification; this is just a period of lapse. City Council / March 12, 2019 Page 9 of 10