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