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PC CASE #: 3 AUTHORIZATION FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR ORGANIZATION AND RECRUITMENT SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT VACANCIES By: Jim Norman, City Administrator Background: With Ms. Sherman and Mr. Walther's resignations, a skeleton crew remains within the Community Development Department. Staff is seeking consultant assistance to facilitate the reorganization of the Department as well as the hiring process. Originally, I contacted two of the most widely known public sector consultants for assistance with this project. The two most widely known as the Brimeyer Group, located in Golden Valley and Personnel Decisions International in Minneapolis. Council may recall the City utilized PDI in the past for conducting a background search on the City Administrator as part of that recruitment process. At the time of Agenda packet preparation, Staff has not received the quotes, but does anticipate having the information to bring for Council consideration on Tuesday, October 12. At this time, it is not anticipated the services will exceed $25,000. Therefore, the City would not be subject to competitive bidding requirements. The League of Minnesota Cities advises that contracts estimated to be above $10,000 but not above $25,000 may be made by competitive bidding or direct negotiation (cities must obtain at least two quotations). Committee Action: Motion to recommend that City Council authorize staff to proceed with entering into an agreement with a consultant (to be announced on Tuesday, October I2) for facilitating reorganization and recruitment efforts within the Community Development Department. Council Action: Motion to authorize staff to proceed with entering into an agreement with a consultant (to be announced on Tuesday, October 12) for facilitating reorganization and recruitment efforts within the Community Development Department Reviewed By: Administrative Services Manager Copies also distributed to: