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4646 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA #:
PREPARED BY:
July 18,2007
7C
Kelly Meyer, Asst City Manager
AGENDA ITEM:
Introduction of Jesse Corrow, Code Enforcement Officer
PRESENTATION: Since 2003, the City has conducted enforcement of our City Code and Zoning
ordinance on a complaint basis. This assignment was filled through the City's
Building Inspections division.
In May 2007, the City engaged in a process to update its 2030 Vision and
Strategic Plan. One of the goals that came as a result of that process was to
"maximize the attractiveness of residential and commercial properties through
proactive code enforcement."
In order to implement an effective, proactive code enforcement program, staff
believes the City needs to dedicate a full-time position to the program. In
September 2006, the City was presented with an opportunity to accelerate this
program within the existing budget when a building inspector resigned from the
City. The vacancy allowed the City a "win-win" - the building inspections division
could absorb the work load because the housing market had also suffered a
downturn, and a new full-time position could be developed to implement the 2030
Vision goal without the additional budget impact.
After a lengthy application process, Jesse Corrow, has been hired as the City's
Code Enforcement Officer. His first day was July 9,2007.
Jesse is originally from Elk River, MN where he graduated high school. He
achieved his Bachelor of Arts degree in Community Development &
Geographical Information Systems from St. Cloud State University. Jesse has
some experience with code enforcement in lake communities. He completed a
six month internship in Crow Wing County where he gained practical knowledge
in interpreting ordinances, and worked with citizens to review proposals and
resolve violations.
We are happy to have Jesse start his career with the City of Prior Lake, and
believe that having Jesse join our team is a good first step to meeting our 2030
Vision goal.
Planning & Building Inspections Director Jane Kansier is will make the
introductions to the Council.
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