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Page 5 - July 11, 2006 New Brighton Council Minutes Council Member Bauman stated she requested the budget process start earlier in the year. Council Member Hoffman addressed the earlier comment about a "split council." It las her understanding that the decision to conduct a resident SlUVey was unified. ouncil Member Doffing requested a question be added to the SlUVey, relating to e COlIDCils responsibility to prioritize areas over others areas when it comes to a budget deficit and what do you think those areas should be? Rick Moses-2049 29th Ave NW felt the SlUVey was misleading, and requires editing. Mr. Moses stated it was his feeling that the City has a spending problem, and has for quite some time. He asked Mayor Larson and Ms. Troha to keep spending under control, SlUVey or no SlUVey. Motion by Council Member Hoffman seconded by Council Member Burg to authorize Decision Resources to conduct a resident survey for the purpose of gaining information related to city finances and services. 3 Ayes - 2 Nays, Motion Carried Ayes: Mayor Larson, Council Members Hoffman and Burg Nays: Council Members Doffing and Bauman I 2. Consideration to hire an Executive Search Firm for the City Manager recruitment. Report No. 06-159. The Acting City Manager, Jeanna Troha introduced the item. The City Council sent out Request for Proposals to various search firms. At the June 20th City Council work session the Council narrowed the search to three search firms. At the June 25th City Council meeting the council considered the selection of a search firm which resulted in a 2-2 tie vote. Council Member Bauman obtained information to assist her in making the most informed decision, and continues to support Water-Oldani. Conncil Member Burg stated she feel both Companies (Water-Oldani, Exec. and Sathe & Associates) do a professional job, however felt a local company could better nnderstand the flavor here in New Brighton. Council Member Hoffman stated she felt the chemistry and the connection the conncil makes with the search rum are very important. Mayor Larson pointed the prices are very close, ahnost the same amount. Council Member Doffmg contacted other colleagues, in her conversations she learned to avoid recycling City Managers; additionally the benefit of having a professional with physiological background is helpful. Water-Oldani has a staff member with a PHD. 10unCil Member Hoffman offered her opinion that both firms possess the ualifications desired. otion by Council Member Doffing seconded by Council Member Bauman to prove Waters-Oldani for a search firm. 2 Ayes - 3 Nays, Motion Failed Ayes: Council Members Doffing and Bauman 2. Consideration to hire an Executive Search Firm for the Ci1y Manager recruitment Report No. 06-159.