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Council tables decision on city-planner approach after lower-cost proposal
Summary
Council tabled action on whether to hire a staff planner or contract for planning services after Alex Kovach submitted a professional-services proposal estimating $144,450 annually; Council requested Kovach's proposal be added to a future agenda.
Councilmembers debated whether to fill a city-planner position with new staff or use contractors. Mayor Sharp said he had received multiple proposals; Councilmember Arnold reminded the group that it had previously approved filling the position by hiring employees rather than subcontracting.
Councilmember Carlson requested reconsideration of contracting after hearing that local proposer Alex Kovach submitted a professional-services proposal estimating $144,450 per year. Councilmember Bryson moved to table the item for further review; the motion carried unanimously, and Carlson asked for Mr. Kovach's proposal to appear on the next agenda for fuller consideration.
