07-26-1993 CC MIN - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

. . . City Council Meeting July 26, 1993 Page 5 1.0 FOR TAXES PAYABLE IN 1996 COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Holmgren abstained as he is an Assessor's Office. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0-1. employee of the County 9. Consider Personnel Issues Relating to 1994 Budget City Administrator, indicated that the City Council began this issue at its July 12, meeting. The City reiterated the action taken by the City Council at that Pat Klaers, discussion on Administrator meeting. The City Administrator indicated that the Street/Park Superintendent has some concerns regarding maintaining the same type of service for snowplowing during the winter season of 1994 due to the number of single family plats that have been added to the City. After discussion by the Council it was the consensus to incorporate the money in the budget for a street maintenance person beginning in fall, 1994. Tom Zerwas, Police Chief, stated that although the Council authorized the hiring of two patrol officers, one of which will be paid for through the D.A.R.E. proceeds, he had a concern regarding staffing shortage during the training period for the new officers. He stated that he wanted the Council to be aware that the Police Department will be hiring for the positions before November so as to alleviate any staffing shortage. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize the Police Department to proceed with the hiring process. Housing Inspector - Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, Russ Anderson, Fire Chief, and Cliff Skogstad, Building Official, were present for this item. Steve Rohlf discussed issues of concern related to the hiring of a housing inspector. He recommended that if a housing inspector is hired, that this person start with apartment inspections and complaints. Councilmember Dietz questioned whether other cities the size of Elk River offer this type of service. Cliff Skogstad indicated that many of the larger cities do offer this service, but have indicated they felt it would have been more efficient to start this service when the City was smaller. Discussion was held regarding supplementing the position through license fees. Steve Rohlf informed the Council that the program may not be fully funded through license fees. Councilmember Dietz questioned whether the position of Housing Inspector and Fire Marshal could be shared. He stated that he did not feel the City could afford to fund both positions in one year and it would be more feasible to hire one person to inspect apartments for both building code and fire code issues.