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9.j Discussion on selection of Electrical InspectorStaff Report Date of Meeting: August 21, 2018 To: City Council From: Neil Soltis, Administrator Re: Selection of Electrical Inspector Background: Brian Nelson will be retiring as Electrical Inspector at the end of September. I have contacted a number of inspectors who serve other communities. Two inspectors have expressed in serving as inspector and the State of Minnesota has expressed an interest in providing electrical inspection services. Issue: What process doe the Council wish to utilize to select the Electrical Inspector Fiscal Impact: With Brian Nelson and the previous inspector, the City paid the inspector 80% of the fees collected. Below is a summary of Permit fees collected. Permit Fees School & Solar Farms included in permit fees Other permit fees Electrical Inspector cost 2016 $ 11,885 $ 7,259 $ 4,626 $ 9,508 2017 $ 33,998 $ 23,675 $ 10,323 $ 27,198 2018 $ 21,090 $ 10,200 $ 10,890 $ 16,872 Options: 1. Interview at the September work session for appointment at Council meeting 2. Select Council members to interview and make recommendation to Council for appointment at September meeting Recommendation: Option 1