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STAFF REPORT <br />DATE: 1/2/2024 <br /> Consent <br /> <br /> <br />TO: Lake Elmo City Council <br />FROM: Clark Schroeder Interim City Administrator <br />AGENDA ITEM: Bolton and Menk service contact REVIEWED BY: Clark Schroeder <br />BACKGROUND: Since the planning department is down two city staff members, Bolton and Menk, a company which specializes in in public infrastructure and planning, has been helping the city with planning services. ISSUE BEFORE COUNCI : Should the Council approve the agreement with Bolton and Menk to provide interim planning services? PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: A copy of Bolton and Menk’s proposal is included in your packet for your consideration. The B&M team is led by Jenni Faulkner as our primary contact. Nathan Fuerst, Jeff Matzke, and TJ Hofer round out the team available for Lake Elmo. FISCAL IMPACT: The rates for 2024 are as follows: <br /> As we have done in the past, we will only bill applicants for the time beyond the application fee. So unless there is significant council directed work, most of the cost of the consultants will either be offset by application fees, or escrow reimbursements. OPTIONS: 1) Approve the service agreement with Bolton and Menk 2) Amend and then approve the service agreement. 3) Direst staff to obtain more proposals. RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff is recommending that the City Council enter a service contract with Bolton and Menk. Motion to approve the professional services agreement with Bolton and Menk ATTACHMENTS: Professional services agreement and proposal.