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