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AGENDA ITEM <br />Item No.: 15 <br />Item Description: Building Inspector Appointment <br />Date: November 22, 2021 <br />Presenter: Jeremy Barnhart, AICP Agenda Consent Agenda <br />Community Development Director Section: <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of this item is to hire a Building Inspector. <br />2. Background. The City Council directed staff to post the position of Building Inspector on August <br />23, 2021. After completing the recruitment process, but before offers were made, the Council confirmed <br />this direction on November 8t''. <br />3. Recruitment. The selection process for the position involved advertising the position, applicant <br />screening, and interviews. The selection committee consisted of the City Administrator, Community <br />Development Director, and the Operations Director at MnSpect. <br />4. Recommended Candidate. The recommended candidate is Mr. Gary Nelson. Gary is currently an <br />inspector at Minnetrista and has 20 years of experience in the construction industry and 2 years of <br />experience as an inspector. Gary would start December 13'. <br />5. Recommended Compensation. I recommend Mr. Nelson be appointed to the position of Building <br />Inspector. <br />a. Salary. Starting salary of $71,716/ year (Grade 10, Step 3) (2022 scale) <br />b. Benefits. Vacation will accrue at a rate of 10 days per year and follow the personnel policy. <br />Vacation and sick leave accrual will begin on the start date. The employee will be eligible to <br />participate in the city's benefit packages starting the first day of the month following 30 days of <br />employment. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to appoint Mr. Gary Nelson as the Building Inspector. <br />Prepared By: J. Barnhart <br />Reviewed By: <br />Approved By: <br />