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Council approves hiring of legislative consultant after roll-call vote; one alderman records opposition
Summary
The board approved an ordinance authorizing a professional services agreement with First Capital Advisors LLC for government-affairs work after a roll-call vote on second reading; Alderman Johnson recorded a 'nay.'
On second reading, the Garden Prairie Board of Aldermen approved Bill 25-65, authorizing the city administrator to enter a professional services agreement with First Capital Advisors LLC for government affairs and legislative consulting services.
Alderman Johnson questioned whether a recently formed standing committee should handle the tasks instead of hiring outside consultants. Supporters responded that the consultant would give the city a voice with regional and state entities and that prior efforts without professional representation yielded limited results.
The board proceeded to a roll-call vote on second reading. The record indicates at least one recorded nay: Alderman Johnson said "nay" during the roll-call. The motion passed and the ordinance was advanced. City staff said the consultant would be asked to pursue access to highway connections and other economic-development objectives as part of their scope.
Staff and council discussed next steps for the contract's scope; the approved ordinance authorizes the administrator to negotiate and execute the agreement consistent with the terms presented.
