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5. 10. <br />CC Regular Session <br />Meeting Date: <br />01/13/2026 <br />Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Strive for high organizational morale and employee retention <br />Title: <br />Authorization to Hire a Building Inspector/Plans Examiner <br />Purpose/Background: <br />The purpose of this case is to authorize the hiring of a Building Inspector/Plans Examiner. <br />As a result of a recent seperation, staff conducted a recruitment for a Building Inspector/Plans Examiner. Mr. <br />Becker was selected to advance in the recruitment process. He passed the necessary pre -employment background <br />checks and staff recommends hiring him as a full-time Building Inspector/Plans Examiner. Mr. Becker will be <br />subject to a 6-month probationary period and the terms of the City's Personnel Policy and AFSCME union <br />contract. <br />The primary objective of this position is to assist the Building Official in ensuring that all new and existing <br />residential and commercial/industrial development in the City complies with all applicable portions of the <br />Minnesota Building Codes and applicable City Codes. This includes, but is not limited to the following duties: <br />• Assist the Building Official with the review of building, sewer/septic, mechanical and plumbing permits <br />• Conduct inspections to ensure applicable code compliance for all new and existing structures <br />• Collect, record and maintain plan review and inspection records as needed <br />• Perform administrative code compliance activities with direction from the Building Official <br />• Perform a wide range of tasks at the verbal or written direction (within the ability and resources of the <br />Building Inspector/Plans Examiner) of the Building Official or Community Development Director or their <br />designee <br />Funding Source: <br />The funding for this position is included in the 2026 budget. <br />Recommendation: <br />To hire Mr. Dean Becker effective on or near January 30, 2026 at $45.316 per hour, which is Step 4 of the 2026 <br />pay scale. <br />Outcome/Action: <br />Motion to hire Mr. Dean Becker, effective on or near January 30, 2026 at $45.316 per hour, which is Step 4 of <br />the 2026 pay scale. <br />No file(s) attached. <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 01/08/2026 03:20 PM <br />Form Started By: Colleen Lasher Started On: 01/08/2026 01:36 PM <br />Final Approval Date: 01/08/2026 <br />