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<br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that there is not a set procedure. He stated that if the City is aware <br />of a qualified candidate for professional services, typically a mailing may be done for municipal <br />services such as engineering or auditing. He stated that the Bar Association would have a sort <br />feature for membership. He stated that the intent is to receive reply from the most candidates. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley stated that the direct mailing would be sent to those attorneys that identify <br />themselves as municipal attorneys and therefore would not be targeted to direct firms, but those <br />with the proper qualifications. He stated that the City is not attempting to exclude anyone but <br />obtain the most responses possible. He believed direct mailing would provide a better opportunity <br />for replies. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked for clarification as to Councilmember Howell’s comment that <br />the direct mailing would be sent to a select group. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich noted on the State Bar Association website there are ways to sort <br />attorneys through different specialties and therefore this would be an attempt to reach those that <br />identify as practicing municipal law. He commented that if direct mailing is excluded, he believed <br />the targeted audience could still be reached. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma suggested that perhaps the City move forward with the other methods of advertising <br />and if the desired response is not reached, a direct mailing could be done. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Howell, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to approve the request <br />for proposals for civil legal services. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman aye <br />Councilmember Woestehoff aye <br />Councilmember Specht aye <br />Councilmember Musgrove aye <br />Councilmember Howell aye <br />Councilmember Riley aye <br />Mayor Kuzma aye <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br />8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich announced upcoming meetings and events. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove thanked staff for the tour of the new public works facility, noting that <br />she is pleased that is coming in under budget. She stated that she attended a meeting related to a <br />potential river crossing and will continue to provide updates. <br />City Council / May 25, 2021 <br />Page 10 of 11 <br /> <br />