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RUM RIVER <br />CONSULTANTS <br />June 17, 2024 <br />Stephanie Hanson - City of Ramsey <br />Community Development Director <br />7550 Sunwood Drive NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />Regarding Contract Building Official Services: <br />Thank you for taking time recently to discuss a successful path for our continued partnership serving residents, business <br />owners and contractors who interact with the Ramsey Building Department. I am confident we can combine existing <br />resources and staff expertise, along with the depth at Rum River Consultants, for the betterment of all. <br />Our desire is to continue growth within Department operations with interactive processing software and competent <br />in-house staff. Per your direction, Rum River Consultants will provide the necessary guidance and mentorship to support a <br />transition to Thomas Knight, as the next Designated Building Official. Additional support will be given to other department <br />members as we collaborate with affected city departments. A unified effort is critical in our work for Ramsey's residents. <br />It is our hope that Thomas will be prepared to take on the role of Chief Building Official, approximately July 1, 2025. Until <br />that time, RRC will provide an available presence 20 hours per week in addition to other supervision and direction <br />provided via live virtual meetings, email and phone support. <br />In order to see the reduction of current overtime pay practices for hourly employees, it will be necessary for Rum River to <br />have the authority to continue utilizing contract field inspectors and occasional plan review services. Once Thomas is <br />comfortable in his new position, an agreed upon staffing structure will be submitted to Stephanie Hanson, Community <br />Development Director for review and potential implementation. <br />Additionally, designated larger upcoming projects shall be delegated to Rum River in their entirety. This will allow a <br />continuity of services and allow staff to maximize their current workload. The scope of these services are covered under <br />Exhibit A Services, of our effective contract executed on June 13th, 2023. <br />Thankfully the Skyline apartment project, and other larger multifamily projects, were not included in recent budget <br />estimates; excluding them from incoming fee revenue therein not affecting the Building Department Budget. <br />I am confident we can continue in our strong collaborative work, and prepare for the future. <br />Respectfully, <br />Andy Schreder <br />Owner, Chief Building Official <br />Rum River Construction Consultants <br />23306 Cree Street NW, Suite #103, St. Francis, MN 55070 <br />(763) 331-7722 <br />www.rumrivercc.com <br />