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Councilmember Kuzma asked whether there is savings to use the St. Francis Building Official rather than Inspectron. Development Services Manager Gladhill stated the St. Francis hourly rate is more attractive; however, Inspectron will need to be utilized as the inspection schedule is currently one week out. Councilmember Riley asked whether this is a permanent position. Human Resources Manager Lasher answered in the affirmative and explained that upon retirement of the past Building Official, the City Council at that time determined to contract out that service. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Acting Chairperson Strommen, to recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution #13-08-145, to hire Mr. Rick Jarson as the City's new Building Official, effective on September 16, 2013, at $31.23 per hour (Step 1 of the 2013 Wage Scale) with a credit of 10 vacation days and to continue limited services with the St. Francis Building official, as needed, but not to exceed an average of ten to twelve hours per week. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Strommen and Councilmember Kuzma. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Tossey and Councilmember Backous. 4.04: Resolution to Recruit for an Engineering Technician III Human Resources Manager Lasher reviewed the staff report and options to authorize staff to begin a recruitment for an Engineering Technician III based on available funding; to direct staff to contract out this function; or, to direct staff to act in another manner based on discussion. Human Resources Manager Lasher stated staff recommends hiring an Engineering Technician III to allow the City to better meet its engineering needs and better utilize current staffing time and talents. She stated this is anticipated for a January 1 hire, there is funding available, and staff would like the latitude to negotiate the salary, depending on the candidate pool, based on the full 2014 wage scale, subject to funding available within the division. Human Resources Manager Lasher indicated this case will appear on the August 27, 2013, regular agenda of the City Council. Finance Director Lund stated the 2013 General Fund savings is distributed according to policy but the Enterprise Fund savings would remain in that fund. City Administrator Ulrich stated this position also recovers revenue from outside sources (private development/contracts) at 2.3% of the salary to cover overhead so there is good cost recovery for this position. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Acting Chairperson Strommen, to recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution #13-08-146 to authorize staff to begin a Recruitment for an Engineer Technician III, posted at the position's full pay scale. Personnel Committee / August 27, 2013 Page 4 of 5