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Resident urges city to create separate City Planner and Building Official roles
Summary
In public comment, resident Alex Kovach asked the council to consider two distinct positions — a City Planner to handle Growth Management Act matters and a Building Official to handle building-code enforcement — arguing the split would reduce liability for the city.
During the public comment period resident Alex Kovach thanked the council for pursuing a City Planner and asked for clarification: "that there are two different positions to consider to be filled. First, the City Planner who would oversee matters concerning the growth management act. And, second, the Building Official who would oversee building code matters." Kovach urged the council to fill both roles to reduce potential liability.
The minutes record Mr. Kovach's request but show no immediate council vote or directive to create both positions. The topic was noted for follow-up in personnel and budget discussions, per the transcript notation of public comment and subsequent committee references.
