HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMIN_7_8_16 Special MeetingCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Special Meeting
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
MINUTES
July 8, 2016 at 12:30 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 12:34 pm
B. ROLL CALL: LINDSTROM _X_ HARRIS _X_ BROWN THUNDER _JC
FISCHER _X_ GUSTAFSON_X_
STAFF PRESENT: THONGVANH X KNUTSON X
C. PRESENTATIONS:
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
G. POLICY ITEMS:
1. Addressing the Purchasing Authority of the City Administrator
Administrator Thongvanh stated that his request is to increase his purchasing authority
in the event of an emergency from $5,000 to $50,000. This increase of $50,000 total would
be in place if a quick decision had to be made to move forward. This limit would be per
purchase. The council proposes an end date to the purchasing authority for the end of
the year. If needed, this could be extended.
Council Member Harris Moves, Approved 5-0
2. Considering Public Affairs Consultation
Mayor Lindstrom is making the recommendation that we look into a Public Affairs
Consultant. This is uncharted waters for the City, and the City needs assistance to help
with guidance and responses to the public. One of the suggestions on the table is to have
representation from Blois Olson with Fluence Media. He has worked nationally for more
than 2 decades. His philosophy is transparency and tenacity in transparency. Hes
represented many clients (i.e. school districts, police departments, etc.) and has
significant crisis experience. Of the five to six national/international stories hes
consulted on, he has played a role as an adviser. He believes there are several pieces of
the puzzle, and he has the personal and professional capacity to work with a city of this
size.
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Council Member Harris stated that we need to make certain that the city continues to
function and provide the resources and services that we have been offering. Our role is
very narrow, and we need to stick to our role. We are one piece of the puzzle.
Administrator Thongvanh stated that the consultant would be in an advisory capacity to
the city. The approval is for Administrator Thongvanh to determine and hire a public
affairs consultant.
Council Member Fischer Moved, Approved 5-0
H. INFORMATION/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COMMUNITY FORUM:
ADJOURNEMENT: 1:02 pm 4
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Peter Lindstrom, Mayor
Dated this 8'h day of July, 2016
NOR
Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
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