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Council directs staff to prepare PSA with GMP for city manager recruitment
Summary
After reviewing three recruitment firms, councilors favored GMP for a city manager recruitment at a lower price and directed staff to prepare a personal services agreement for consideration at the July 14 meeting; councilors discussed in-house alternatives and emphasized council involvement in candidate selection.
City staff and councilors discussed the planned recruitment to replace the retiring city manager. Staff presented materials from three recruitment firms and described differing scopes and price points. Councilors compared the proposals and references; some favored GMP primarily for cost reasons and because the firm’s materials appeared tailored for mid-level municipal recruitment. Others referenced Jensen as the firm used for the current city manager hire and said Jensen had done an "excellent job" previously.
Councilors asked about the selection process and whether the council would be involved; staff said the council would interview finalists and would make the ultimate selection. One councilor asked whether the city could conduct recruitment internally to avoid consultant fees; staff said that would place a heavy administrative burden on existing staff and that a consultant is recommended.
The council directed staff to prepare a resolution and a personal services agreement to enter into a PSA with GMP and to bring the resolution back for approval at the July 14 meeting.
