Laserfiche WebLink
ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-JULY 22, 2009 12 <br /> City Administrator Moorse stated he would like to hold a discussion with <br /> Council on when the services from Mike Comodeca should be brought in and what <br /> work the City should be hiring him to complete. He explained that Mike brought <br /> great expertise to the City when dealing with process requirements and property <br /> cleanup. <br /> City Administrator Moorse indicated staff would like to best impact the transfer <br /> process as it relates to the public sale, and Mike could assist with the technical <br /> pieces on that. <br /> Mayor Harpstead stated Mike's initial engagement letter was drafted some years <br /> ago with a maximum budget. He noted the City has far exceeded the budget and <br /> timeline, which means the City was operating outside the initial enabling <br /> resolution. <br /> Mayor Harpstead suggested the City reengage with a letter to Mike with an <br /> understanding that a budget would be tied with his services, and that the Council <br /> could define the nature of the work relationship as well as the work content. <br /> Councilmember Holden felt it was very important for Mike to be involved with <br /> Carmen, AG and through the public auction process. She indicated that Mike had a <br /> great working relationship with Carmen, which would be advantageous. <br /> Mayor Harpstead asked for the Council's consensus on this issue and if the City <br /> should negotiate another engagement letter with Mike Comodeca and have <br /> budgeted funds allocated against it. <br /> Councilmember Holmes questioned what the budgeted amount should be for <br /> 2009. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding a reasonable budgeted amount to set aside for services <br /> provided by Mike Comodeca. The Council suggested staff speak with Mike and <br /> discuss a realistic budget for the remainder of the year. <br /> It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to draft an engagement letter <br /> with Mike Comodeca to retain his services for the remainder of 2009. This letter <br /> would then be brought before Council for action at a future meeting. <br /> C. Follow Up on Reimbursable Expenses <br />