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~vcrc lo be h/red this year, a consultant would still be needed to develop a communication <br />smttegic plan. II' the strategic plan can be created this year by a consultant, then maybe a staff <br />person can be considered for next year. <br /> <br />(;ouncihnembcr Elvig agreed and noted the consultant may even lead the City towards a <br />profcssi¢)nal worth hiring. He stated he would support hiring a consultant for 2004 and <br />researching a staff person for 2005. <br /> <br />Motion by Councihnember Elvig, seconded by Chairperson Strommen, to recommend that the <br />(lily Council adopt thc resolution Authorizing a Contract with Golf & Howard, Inc. for Public <br />Rdations Work in an Amount not to Exceed $15,000 and Transferring $15,000 from the Budget <br />el' thc Cotmcil Contingency to the Budget of the Newsletter and work towards a full-time staff <br />pcrs(m I'or next year. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Strommen and Councilmembers Elvig. Voting No: <br />Mayor Gamcc. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated his preference to start out right and hire a person at the beginning of the <br />p~'ocess. 'lhen lhc costs would not need to be spent for a consultant. <br /> <br />('hairperson Strommeu stated she thinks a consultant would be needed anyway since this <br />expertise is needed. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FEE <br /> <br />l/inance Director Lund advised that Crestview has been calling staff to ask if the City will be <br />charging an administrative fee for upcoming bond issuance. She explained that it is typical for <br />:zilics lc) charge one-quarter of a percent of the bond issuance. Finance Director Lund reviewed <br />inf~mnation fi'om Ohnstead that charges a minimum administrative fee of $3,000 up to a <br />maximum of' $25,000. Crestview will be issuing $18 million of bonds so one-quarter of a <br />percent would equal $45,000. Finance Director Lund advised that the administrative fee was <br />waived (m thc PACT School but, at some point, the City needs to cover its costs. She <br />recommended staff draft a policy. <br /> <br />Chairperson Strommen agreed with the need for a policy and asked if staff is able to draft such a <br />t {OCLIlTICIII. <br /> <br />1.'inance l)irector Lund indicated staff can draft such a policy for future Finance Committee <br />consideration. <br /> <br />Cotmci Imcmber I';lvig asked if Crestview is non-profit. <br /> <br />!:i nancc I >irector Imnd stated they may be non-profit but they do pay taxes. <br /> <br />Finance Committee/March 22, 2005 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />