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4.02: Consider Authorization to Hire a Building Inspection Intern <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill reviewed the staff report and described the increase in <br />permit activity and resulting impact in meeting the ten-day plan review and addressing the septic <br />program. It was noted staff is recommending to increase the current Septic Pumping Permit of <br />$10 to $20 to cover the City's costs. Development Services Manager Gladhill assured the <br />Committee that staff has done everything possible to make the most of every hour but is still not <br />able to meet work demands. He recommended staff be authorized to recruit and hire a <br />Temporary Building Inspection Intern from the existing intern pool, or if necessary conduct a <br />new recruitment. It was noted the hiring range is $9.00 to $11.00 per hour depending on <br />qualifications. <br />Councilmember Backous asked why the Septic Pumping Permit has not been increased <br />previously. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill stated the City's costs have increased over time and <br />staff levels have been reduced so a contracted Building Official has been used. He stated it is <br />time to review fees and recommended it occur as part of the 2014 budget discussions. <br />Councilmember Backous asked about the range of Septic Pumping Permit fees in other <br />communities. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill reviewed surrounding fees, noting one is already at $20 <br />and indicated that Ramsey has one of the highest number of septic tanks in the State. <br />Mayor Strommen asked if the City will be able to meet State requirements if these <br />recommendations are approved. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill answered in the affirmative. <br />Councilmember Backous asked if the Intern pool has qualified candidates. <br />Human Resources Manager Lasher reviewed the intern recruitments already conducted and <br />indicated there have been highly qualified candidates. She stated the Administrative Intern job <br />classification would still fit and using the pool would result in a savings. Human Resources <br />Manager Lasher stated two recent graduates were targeted and staff would be looking for <br />proficiency in MicroSoft Office Suite software and data entry. <br />Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Mayor Strommen to recommend that the City <br />Council authorize staff to recruit and hire a Temporary Building Intern from the existing intern <br />pool, or if necessary conduct a new recruitment, with a hiring range of $9.00 to $11.00 per hour <br />depending on qualifications. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Kuzma, Councilmember Backous, and Mayor <br />Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Tossey. <br />Personnel Committee / May 14, 2013 <br />Page 3 of 6 <br />