05-29-2018 Council Meeting Packet

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COUNCIL MINUTES May 14, 2018 DRAFT 4 Council Member Manthey argued that his request for additional discussion conflicts with other items 123 held back. 124 Council Member Rafferty asked Superintendent Massey (SD 831) to weigh in on the school district 125 process. Mr. Massey stated that something like a funding decision that isn’t included in the budget 126 could take some process. He added that any time the schools can partner with the City, it’s a winner. 127 Motion carried on a voice vote; Council Member Maher abstained; Council Member Manthey voted 128 no. 129 3B) Consider Resolution 18-60, Authorizing Execution of Engagement Letter for Legal 130 Services – Finance Director Cotton reviewed the written report outlining the process of requesting 131 proposals and interviewing proposers for the city’s civil legal service provider. 132 Council Member Stoesz asked how services will be overlapped and Ms. Cotton suggested the legal 133 matters at hand would probably be handled individually, and stay with the current provider if that is 134 necessary. Staff will be communicating with the currrent attorney based on the action of the counicl. 135 Council Member Manthey said he will be voting no on the matter. The proposals came back with 136 with dollar amounts attached and the current provider is lower than the proposed firm. He hasn’t 137 been convinced that the City needs to spend more on these services. Mayor Reinert said he’s 138 experienced the services of both firms and his experience is that the proposed firm provides better 139 services. The mayor noted that the membership of the firm proposed is actually made up of the best 140 attorneys who left the current firm so he sees that the quality is there and his experience supports that. 141 Council Member Maher noted that the City is legally bound to take low bids. She feels the current 142 firm has served the City well and she can’t support the extra taxpayer funds involved in the change. 143 She doesn’t agree with changing at this time and particularly not with the firm proposed. 144 Council Member Manthey suggested that it is necessary to show in an accountable way that a low 145 bidder should not be selected. He has difficulty seeing that proven in this instance. 146 Council Member Rafferty recalled a good interaction very early on in his position on the council with 147 Attorney Jay Squires. He noted the educational component that the Rupp firm is offering, a 148 opportunity that was not available with the current firm. He feels change is a good thing sometimes. 149 Mayor Reinert concurred. He suggests that a workshop with the council be scheduled as soon as 150 possible. 151 Council Member Stoesz remarked that he spoke with Mr. Squires and feels comfortable that another 152 valuable component he is offering is innovation that could result in savings. 153 Council Member Manthey suggested that the teaching sessions wouldn’t make up for the increase in 154 daily costs. 155 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve Resolution No. 18-60 as presented. Council Member 156 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote; Council Members Maher and Manthey 157 voted no. 158 3C) Consider Approving Appointment of Police Sergeant – Human Resources Manager 159 Bartholomew reviewed the request of staff to appointment Curt Boehme to the position of Sargeant. 160 This position is open due to the promotion of William Owens to the position of Captain. Ms. 161 Bartholomew reviewed Mr. Boehme’s experience and qualifications for the position. 162