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Council delays vote to change city attorney role, seeks bids and clarity on prosecutor duties
Summary
Councilors debated a resolution to shift Donald Kubicek from city attorney to municipal prosecutor and whether to solicit bids for a full‑service city attorney. Legal counsel said prosecutor services can be separate; council tabled the item to consider an RFP and gather cost information.
A resolution to transition the city attorney role—excusing Donald Kubicek from the city‑attorney duties and keeping him as municipal prosecutor—generated extended debate. Several council members said they want clarity on duties, pay and whether combining city‑attorney and prosecutor roles is cost‑effective. One member said, in effect, the council was "making a resolution as an accommodation" but requested time to consider whether to go out for bids for a new city attorney.
Legal counsel advised that municipalities commonly separate the prosecutor role from the city‑attorney function because the prosecutor represents the state in municipal court while the city attorney advises the council and city staff. Counsel recommended the council consider an RFP/selection process for a city attorney if it seeks broader options. After discussion, the council voted to table the resolution pending more information and potential solicitation of proposals.
