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Council begins urgent planning after building official announces departure; committee to craft temporary solution
Summary
After Building Official Kelly Myers announced he will leave, councilors discussed a roughly 15-day window in which the city must have a building official or contract to continue issuing permits and inspections; options include contracting with Myers temporarily or training an internal employee and combining roles.
City officials told the council they face an urgent staffing gap after Building Official Kelly Myers said he will be leaving his positions as building official, zoning officer and wetlands contact. The council agreed the city must either have a certified official on staff or contract for the service within about 15 days to continue issuing permits and performing inspections under state law.
Mayor and Administrator Betty Bergstrom described a range of options that staff and a small committee have already explored: contracting with Mr. Myers…
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