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official profession. Mr. Hartley recommended offering the position of Building Official to Mr. Glyn Huff. The Personnel Committee agreed in total with Mr. Hardey's evaluation of the applicants. Motion by Mayor Reimann and seconded by Councilmember Cich to offer the position of Building Official to Mr. Glyn Huff at a beginning rate of $23,400, increasing to the one- year rate upon accomplishment of Class II certification. Further, to waive the probationau, period entitling the employee to utilize any vacation and sick time earned withhn the first six months of employment. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann and Councilmember Cich. Voting No: None. Case #2: Public Works Maintenance Worker Position: Mr. Hartley noted that 103 applications were for the Public Works Maintenance Worker position were received; Public Works Superintendent Mevissen has interviewed the top five candidates. Personnel Committee interviews with the 5 candidates will be scheduled. Case #3: ~ity A~sessor Position; Mr. Hartley stated that the City advertised twice for the City Assessor position and of the applications received, only two were from certified assessors; applicants eligible for certification will also be considered for the position. Mr. Hartley noted that State law spells out that County Assessors are to be certified and accredited and that City Assessors are to be certified; it doesn't spell out that City Assessors must also be accredited. Anoka County is of the opinion that City Assessors should be certified and accredited. Mr. Hartley stated that he will be researching this point. .Case g4.: Addifirpnal Police Officer~; Councilmember Cich noted that the 1989 City budget includes funds for additional police officers; the current number of officers is insufficient which causes them to be required to work overtime and the long hours affect the safety factor for the officers and the public. Councilmember Cich suggested initiating the process to hire two additional officers. Mayor Reimann replied, and Mr. Hartley confirmed, that the Personnel Committee has approved the hiring of additional officers after a step program has been implemented for entry level officers. The LELS union has been extremely uncooperative in that effort by refusing to schedule an initial meeting to discuss the issue. Councilmember Cich noted that his experience has shown that entry level systems result in the city serving as a mining ground and stepping stone for officers. Councilmember Cich also noted that cities similar in size to Ramsey are consistent in entry level pay rates for officers. Mayor Reimann replied that Ramsey's pay scale is competitive with surrounding communities. The Personnel Committee recommendation for a step system basically says that it will take an officer 4 rather than 3 years to reach top patrol pay. Personnel Committee/January 25, 1989 Page 2 of 3