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Two Harbors council delays liquor‑store low‑bid acceptance 30 days; manager to retire and temporary hire approved
Summary
The council voted to delay accepting the low bid for the Two Harbors liquor‑store project by 30 days, accepted Lori Carlson’s resignation effective Nov. 30, and approved temporary and recruitment steps for the liquor store staff.
The Two Harbors City Council on Nov. 13 approved a 30‑day delay in accepting the low bid for the city’s liquor‑store project and took several personnel actions at the liquor store.
In unfinished business, Motion No. 11‑298‑23, moved by Councilor Passe and Mayor Conner, requested that the city delay acceptance of the low bid for the liquor‑store project by 30 days; the motion carried by a yea vote of all councilors present. As part of the consent agenda the council accepted the resignation and retirement of Lori Carlson from the Two Harbors Liquor Store effective Nov. 30, 2023 (Res. No. 11‑292‑23); authorized internal and external posting for the full‑time liquor‑store position (Res. No. 11‑293‑23); and approved Daniel Anderson as a temporary part‑time employee at the liquor store (Res. No. 11‑294‑23).
Why it matters: the delay gives staff additional time to evaluate bids or address outstanding procurement conditions before formally accepting a low bidder. Separately, the council put in place immediate staffing continuity steps for the liquor store by approving a temporary hire and initiating recruitment for a permanent replacement.
Council procedure and next steps: the delay motion and the personnel resolutions were recorded as carried; the minutes do not show a roll‑call vote by individual councilor name. Staff will proceed with recruitment and continue administration of procurement for the liquor‑store project as directed by the council.
