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City attorney departs; council to select replacement from finalists
Summary
City staff told the council the city attorney has decided to pursue employment elsewhere; staff narrowed candidates to two finalists who already have contracts with the city and said a modest fee increase can be absorbed in current budgets.
Marcus (city staff) told the council that the current city attorney has decided to pursue employment elsewhere and that staff had narrowed candidates to two finalists. He said both finalists already have current contracts with the city and that the intention is to modify an existing contract to add general‑counsel scope rather than negotiate a completely new agreement. Marcus said attorney fees will increase modestly but staff expects the increase can be absorbed within the municipal functions budget while next year’s budget is developed.
Council members asked if the budget would be affected; Marcus said the increase is not expected to require a separate budget amendment and that staff would seek council ‘advice and consent’ on the final appointment as required under state code.
Next steps: staff expect to identify the selected firm/partner and return to council for advice and consent.
