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Council awards grant‑writing contract, delays ride‑share selection after cone‑of‑silence email; multiple ordinances and marina rule pass
Summary
Council approved a grant‑writing services selection (Lankton Consulting), deferred the on‑demand ride‑share RFP decision after committee members received an email during the cone‑of‑silence, and adopted ordinances updating purchasing authority and a marina non‑vessel activity exclusion zone; most roll‑call votes were unanimous.
At its June 9 meeting the council handled several procurement and ordinance items.
Grant‑writing services: An evaluation committee reviewed 10 proposals and recommended Lankton Consulting for grant‑writing, consulting and support services at an estimated cost of $48,000 annually. Council approved the ranking and authorized the manager to negotiate and execute an agreement (vote 5‑0).
On‑demand ride‑share RFP (RFP 26‑03): Staff provided the council with an email from a proposer that arrived during the cone‑of‑silence and could not be circulated until the public meeting. Council elected to recess, review the message and postpone final action on that RFP until the next meeting to allow full consideration.
Purchasing thresholds and authority: On second reading, council updated purchasing thresholds and manager signatory authority to reflect increases in costs and streamline procurement; John (village attorney) said state procurement statutes still apply where relevant. The ordinance passed unanimously.
Marina rule: Council adopted an ordinance creating a non‑vessel activity exclusion zone in public and private marinas to restrict swimming and similar activities while allowing human‑powered craft such as paddleboards; marina operators supported the change and the ordinance passed 5‑0.
Votes at a glance (selected): - Grant‑writing contract (RFP 26‑04) — Approved, 5‑0 (resolution; Lankton Consulting recommended). - Purchasing authority ordinance (second reading) — Adopted, 5‑0. - Marina non‑vessel exclusion ordinance (second reading) — Adopted, 5‑0. - RFP 26‑03 on‑demand rideshare — Deferred for review (postponed to next meeting).
Council indicated the cone‑of‑silence email is now a public record because it was disclosed in open session; further communications with proposers remain restricted until procurement concludes.
