Chapter 2.09
CITY ENGINEER

Sections:

2.09.010    Position created.

2.09.020    Scope of authority.

2.09.030    Duties.

2.09.040    Salary.

2.09.050    Residency.

2.09.060    Council member ineligible.

2.09.010 Position created.

There is hereby created the appointive position of city engineer, which position shall be filled by appointment by the mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the city council; said city engineer to serve at the pleasure of the mayor. (Ord. 816-03 § 1)

2.09.020 Scope of authority.

The city engineer shall perform or supervise the performance of the city engineer’s duties as designated by this code and by state statute. (Ord. 1012-09 § 1; Ord. 902-06 § 1; Ord. 816-03 § 1)

2.09.030 Duties.

The city engineer shall have the following specific duties, powers, and responsibilities. Under the direction and authority of the city administrator, the city engineer shall:

A. Review and comment on developer submittals;

B. Assist other city staff with technical and engineering issues;

C. Meet with staff and developers on an as-needed basis;

D. Assist other city staff with grant applications;

E. Assist with technical issues related to development, planning, transportation and general city engineering topics;

F. Review engineering submittals of developer’s engineers or city consultants as requested;

G. Perform other engineering tasks as designated by city code or as otherwise assigned. (Ord. 1012-09 § 2; Ord. 902-06 § 2; Ord. 816-03 § 1)

2.09.040 Salary.

The city engineer shall receive such compensations as may be approved by the city council as established by the city council at the time salaries are set by ordinance, as provided by law. (Ord. 1012-09 § 3; Ord. 816-03 § 1)

2.09.050 Residency.

The city engineer need not be a city resident. (Ord. 816-03 § 1)

2.09.060 Council member ineligible.

No person elected to membership on the city council shall, subsequent to such election, be eligible for the appointment to city engineer until one year has elapsed following the expiration of the last term for which he/she was elected. (Ord. 816-03 § 1)