HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 26-53 Accepting a Proposal from Bolton & Menk for Interim Planning ServicesCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
June10,2026
No.26-53
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM BOLTON & MENK FOR INTERIM
PLANNING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO
NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights anticipates a temporary vacancy in the City Planner
position due to a planned leave of absence for a period of up to five months; and
WHEREAS, the City has a need to ensure continuity of planning services during this period,
including review of land use applications, preparation of staff reports, attendance at Planning
Commission and City Council meetings, ordinance drafting, and related planning activities;
and
WHEREAS, City staff solicited proposals from two firms experienced in providing interim
planning services to municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Bolton & Menk was evaluated as providing the highest overall value and best fit
for the City's needs based on experience, qualifications, service approach, responsiveness, and
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WHEREAS, Bolton & Menk has identified TJ Hofer as the primary planning consultant for the
City and has demonstrated the capacity to begin providing services immediately if needed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that engaging Bolton & Menk for interim planning services
is in the best interests of the City.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights,
Minnesota, that the proposal submitted by Bolton & Menk to provide interim planning services
is hereby accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is authorized to negotiate and
execute a professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk, subject to review by the City
Attorney and within the budgetary parameters presented to the City Council
ADOPTED this 10th day of June,2026 by the City Council of Falcon Heights, Minnesota.
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Moved by: Y\ s.1.en Approved
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Against
C.
Mayor
Jack Linehan
City Administrator
GUSTAFSON
MAY
MIELKE
MOGEN
WASSENBERG
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