2013-12-17 Council Workshop Planning ConsultantsCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA
December 17, 2013 — 5:00 p.m.
Mendota Heights City Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Planning Consultant Interviews
CITY OF
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DATE: December 17, 2013
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator
FROM: Nolan Wall, AICP
Planner
SUBJECT: Planning Consultant Interviews
BACKGROUND
1101 Victoria Curve I Mendota Heights, MN 55118
651.452.1850 phone 1 651.452.8940 fax
www.mendota- heights.com
The Council authorized the release of the Planning Services RFP at the October 15 meeting. The RFP
was distributed to firms who responded to previous requests and was posted on the City and APA -MN
websites. Seven proposals were received. After review by Staff, the following firms were recommended
for interviews with the Council:
• Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. — 5:00 PM
• Landform Professional Services, LLC — 5:30 PM
• Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. — 6:00 PM
Copies of the proposals are included for review. It is anticipated that the Council will take action during
the regular meeting to appoint a "Planning Consultant" and authorize Staff to negotiate a professional
services contract for review and approval at the January 7, 2014 meeting.
BUDGET IMPACT
The City is requesting consulting planning services on an hourly, as needed basis. If necessary, the City
may also request specific proposals for project planning with the contracted consultant.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that council confer after the interviews and determine if one of the applicants shall be
chosen at the council meeting scheduled for after the workshop.