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Discussion: Mr. Bullock asked for further explanation of the personnel changes proposed in the Planning Department and the Building Department. Mayor Summers explained that the City is looking for a planning professional who specializes in structures. He stated that Assistant Building Commissioner Joe Meyers was promoted to Chief Building Commissioner and that several people in the Building Department are working toward credentials to fill the Assistant Building Commissioner position. He stated that the Urban Designer will work in both departments. He spoke about the changing needs of the housing stock that this professional will help the City address. Mr. Rader asked what skills may be lost by the departure of Mr. Molinski Mayor Summers responded that Mr. Molinski brought with him the skill of plan review. A part-time plans examiner has been hired to assist with this. The City has outsourced plan review for large projects like Lakewood Center North, the Family Health Center, etc. He stressed that the Planning Department staff and any outsourced contractors will have to work hard to keep One Lakewood Place on schedule. On the motion to substitute: Yeas: Anderson, Bullock, George, Litten, O'Leary, O'Malley, Rader Nays: None Motion passed. Ordinance 56 -17A substituted. Motion by Mr. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson to suspend the rules and pass on second reading. Mr. O'Leary noted the time sensitivity so that the Urban Designer and Deputy Clerk of Council position can get posted and filled. Yeas: Anderson, Bullock, George, Litten, O'Leary, O'Malley, Rader Nays: None Motion passed. Rules suspended. Motion by Mr. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson to adopt Ordinance 56 -17A as substituted. Yeas: Anderson, Bullock, George, Litten, O'Leary, O'Malley, Rader Nays: None Motion passed. Ordinance 56 -17A adopted as substituted. 6. Rules & Ordinances Committee report regarding meeting held 11/5/18. (to be provided)