HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-10-21 PACKET 04.E.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
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DATE 10/21l98 �C/ � ,
PREPARED BY: Administration Michelle Wolfe
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST:
Appoint Bob LaBrosse as Chief Building Official
BUDGET IMPLICATION
BUDGETED AMOUNT ACTUAL AMOUNT
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
� MEMO/LETTER: Memo from Michelle Wolfe dated October 16, 1998
❑ RESOLUTION:
❑ ORDINANCE:
❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION:
❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION:
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Honorable Mayor and City Council
Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator
10/16/98
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Re: Appointment of Bob LaBrosse as Chief Building O�cial
BACKGROUND
The City of Cottage Grove has had a vacancy in the position of Chief Building
Official (CBO) since the death of Jim Beane in December. In July, Richard
Lockrem was appointed to the position, but resigned after a week in the position.
At the time of Mr. Lockrem's resignation, 1999 budget preparation was in
progress. Staff recommended that the budget include funding for one CBO and
one Buiiding Inspector. This represents a reduction in staffing level from 1998
(one CBO, three building inspectors.) With two Building Inspectors on staff, who
had both appiied for the position of CBO, staff determined that an internal
promotion to CBO would be recommended. Both of the current Building
Inspectors, Nick Schmitz and Bob LaBrosse, have served as Interim CBO during
the last year.
DISCUSSION
On October 6, 1998, Community Development Director Kim Lindquist and City
Administrator Ryan Schroeder interviewed the internal candidates. The
information from the originai panel interviews last summer and the second round
of interviews on October 6 was considered in making the recommendation. Staff
recommends the appointment of Bob LaBrosse as Chief Building Official.
Mr. LaBrosse worked as a Carpenter for approximately eight years. Previous to
his carpenter experience, Mr. LaBrosse worked as a Field Service Director for
ABC Seamless Steel Siding, where his responsibilities included directing and
supervising crews. Bob has been with the City of Cottage Grove since 1993,
when he started as a Housing Maintenance Code Intern. in December, 1993,
Mr. LaBrosse was appointed to a ful!-time position as Building/Structural
Maintenance Code Inspector.
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Mr. LaBrosse graduated from Park High School. He has been taking classes at
Inver Hills Community Coilege since 1989. He hoids a Certified Building Official
Certificate. In August, 1997, Bob received his Level 2 Certified Building Official
accreditation. This certification is the highest level that can be achieved from the
State for building inspectors.
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Based on his experience, performance for the City, and results of the multi-step
recruitment process, staff recommends the appointment of Bob �aBrosse as
Chief Building Official. He will serve a one-year probationary period in this new
position. The position is covered by the City Personnel Policy and the Pay Plan
for Non-Represented employees. The CBO is in pay range VII of the pay plan.
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