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Council authorizes contract negotiations with local planner Lisa Smith

Mosier City Council · July 1, 2026

Summary

After reviewing seven proposals, the council authorized the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Lisa Smith to fill the City Planner role, citing local experience and affordability; the motion passed unanimously.

City Manager Andrea Rogers reported on the City Planner request for proposals and said a committee evaluated seven submissions. The review committee—Finance Director Morris, Project Coordinator Colleen Coleman, and City Recorder Amy Szilagyi—recommended Lisa Smith for the contract based on experience, familiarity with Mosier, and cost.

Councilor Noah Estes moved to authorize City Manager Rogers to enter into a contract to hire a new City Planner; Councilor Lydia Koerner seconded. The motion carried with all members voting in favor (Ayes: Anderson, Estes, Koerner, Wright, Lindemyer, Campbell). Staff will proceed with contract negotiations and return with final contract details at a future meeting.

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