Planning and building staff request consultant flexibility, software licenses and training; permit tech certification and inspector hiring discussed

Mar 24, 2025

Planning and building staff requested retention of consultant funds for a downtown zoning overlay or economic master plan, discussed software licensing costs for Bluebeam and City Inspect, and flagged the need for at least one additional building inspector as development activity increases.

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A planning/building staff member (speaker identified as "meeting participant" in the transcript) told the council the department wants to retain consultant funding to support potential projects such as a downtown zoning overlay or an economic master plan. Staff said $35,000 had been approved previously and that the city has about $65,000 held in a dedicated economic fund that could be applied.

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