Minutes - Public Works Committee - 06/21/2011

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moving material. Councilmember Elvig asked if more trucks could be rented. Street Supervisor Reimer responded that personnel cannot be taken off their jobs to run more trucks. Chairperson McGlone offered to make some calls to explore other options, noting the math will have to be considered carefully. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone and Councilmembers Tossey and Elvig. Voting No: None. Case #4: Review Summary of Proposals for Professional Engineering Services and Development of a Consulting Pool City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report. He explained there are more qualified individuals than slots. There were some strong candidates that could cover multiple specialties. To choose a candidate that has only one specialty is not beneficial, noting it would reduce the pool by five. Public Works Director Olson suggested using five qualified consulting firms so there is adequate coverage in all technical categories. He agreed that choosing a candidate that is specialized would not be helpful. He said he considered three to four candidates in each discipline. Councilmember Elvig suggested Public Works Director Olson and City Engineer Himmer meet to discuss their preferences. He stated interviews will be conducted with several candidates they agree on and a recommendation could then be brought to the Council. Chairperson McGlone requested that he be informed of the interviews and he will try to attend. City Engineer Himmer stated the recommendation will be made at the July 12 Council meeting. COMMITTEE INPUT Chairperson McGlone stated Councilmember Tossey will relinquish his role on the Public Works Committee to Councilmember Backous. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Tossey to adjourn the Public Works Meeting. Motion carried. The regular meeting of the Public Works Committee adjourned at 8:19 p.m. Public Works Committee / June 21, 2011 Page 5 of 6