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2 <br /> <br /> <br />Motion: Member Kelsey moved, seconded by Member Maschka, to approve the consent <br />agenda as presented. <br /> <br />Ayes: 6 <br />Nays: 0 <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />7. Public Hearing <br /> <br />None <br /> <br />8. Action Items <br /> <br />a. Approval of contract with BCS, Inc (Cathy Bennett) for HRA Executive <br />Director services in 2006. (HF0026) <br /> <br />Community Development Director Dennis Welsch noted that current Executive Director <br />Cathy Bennett will be changing jobs beginning in January 2006 and will be employed by <br />a private consulting firm, BCS, Inc. based in Forest Lake. Therefore, the existing <br />contract with the HRA for Executive Director services will need to be evaluated. Mr. <br />Welsh noted that there will not be an existing ci ty staff member that can take on that role <br />in 2006. Therefore, Mr. Welsch has suggested that the HRA board consider contracting <br />with BCS for Cathy Bennett’s continued servi ce rather than contract with the City of <br />Roseville. He mentioned his review of othe r hourly rates for such service and felt that <br />the HRA would be getting a very fair deal. <br /> <br />Ms. Bennett provided a proposal for HRA cons ideration. In addition, the HRA attorney <br />has provided an opinion that there is no conflict to the HRA in contracting with Ms. <br />Bennett in this capacity. The proposal is for a one year term on a pe r hour basis for a not <br />to exceed amount without prior HRA approval. <br /> <br />Member Kelsey asked how this proposal fits within the existing budget. (The not to <br />exceed amount is within the 2006 budgeted amount for executive director staff fees.) <br /> <br />Member Millasovich noted the need to be c onsistent with the HRA progress and felt that <br />keeping the same executive director is critic al to continuing. She supports the proposal. <br /> <br />Chair Majerus sees this as a win/win arrang ement and a good way to maintain the same <br />level of service. He also would like to explore a way to get the HRA members involved <br />in a process of checks and balances to make sure the service level and connection with <br />the City remains consistent. <br /> <br />Motion : Member Millasovich moved, seconded by Member Bean, to approve a Service <br />Contract between the HRA and BCS, Inc begi nning in January of 2006 for one year for <br />Executive Director services and direct sta ff to prepare a contract for the HRA chair <br />signature. <br /> <br /> Ayes: 6