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COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2022 – 6:30 PM COLUMBUS CITY HALL 1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Notice of Open Meeting 4. Approve Agenda 5. Correspondence & Communications Consent Agenda 1. Council & Committee of the Whole Minutes – 7/19/22 2. Approve Operator Licenses for Licensing Period 7/1/22 – 6/30/24 3. Approve Mayoral Appointment s to Columbus Utility Commission New Business 1. Consider & take action on Task Order #2022-08 CDBG Culvert Replacement Construction Services 2. Consider & take action on Resolution #15-22 "A Resolution To Submit The Question Of Whether The City of Columbus Should Allow City Streets To Be ATV/UTV Routes" 3. Ratify appointment of Assistant City Administrator 4. Ratify appointment of Zoning Administrator 5. Consider & take action on claims in the amount of $ 412,707.84 6. Report of City Officers – City Administrator, Mayor 7. Adjourn  COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022 1. Roll Call: Council President Gray called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Present: Gray, Arnold, Albright, Motiff (via Zoom), Roelke (via Zoom), Reid, Steiner; City Administrator Ellefson, City Clerk Goebel, City Attorney Johnson, City Engineer Lietha, City Staff, CWL staff, interested citizens. 2. Notice of Open Meeting: Noted as posted. 3. Approve Agenda: Motion by Arnold, second by Motiff to approve the agenda. Carried voice vote. 4. Citizen Comments: None 5. Review & discuss Combined Utility Ordinance: Consensus of the Council was to choose the ordinance which the Water & Light Superintendent would report to the City Administrator, but all other functions would remain under the Commission. Forward to July 19 regular meeting. 6. Adjourn: Motion by Motiff, second by Steiner to adjourn at 6:42 pm. Carried voice vote. Submitted by: Pat Goebel, Clerk  COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022 1. Roll Call: Mayor Arnold called the meeting to order at 6:43 pm. Present: Arnold, Gray, Albright, Motiff (via Zoom), Roelke (via Zoom), Reid, Steiner; City Administrator Ellefson, City Clerk Goebel, City Attorney Johnson, City Engineer Lietha, City Staff, CWL staff, interested citizens. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Arnold led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Notice of Open Meeting: Noted as posted. 4. Approve Agenda: Motion by Gray, second by Steiner to approve the agenda. Carried voice vote. 5. Correspondence & Communications: Paula Steiner, 442 W James Street, had two comments: thank you to DPW for continuing to keep the flowers in the downtown, they do a great job; does not support the referendum for ATV – council is elected to serve constituents and referendum is waste of resources. Consent Agenda: Motion by Steiner, second by Motiff to approve consent agenda. Carried voice vote. 1. Council & Committee of the Whole Minutes – 7/5/22, Approve Operator Licenses for Licensing Period 7/1/22 – 6/30/24: Mikayla C Droz, Hailey N Weisensel, Lindsey N Yuds, Approve Mayoral Appointment to CHLPC: Katie Sharrow to fill unexpired term, ending 2024. New Business 1. Consider & take action on CSA donation proposal for diamond 1 dugout wrap for Cardinal Pride at Meister Park: Motion by Roelke, second by Gray to approve the donation. Carried voice vote. 2. Consider & take action on repealing and/or recreating combined Utility Ordinance: Motion by Motiff, second by Gray to suspend the rules and approve the ordinance. Carried voice vote. Motion by Steiner, second by Motiff to suspend the rules for immediate consideration. Carried voice vote. Motion by Motiff, second by Steiner to approve repealing and recreating Chapter 102 Utility Ordinance and replace with updated Chapter 102 Utility Ordinance with Superintendent reporting to the City Administrator. Roll call vote 5-1 with Gray, Motiff, Roelke, Reid, Steiner voting yes, Albright voting No. 3. Consider & take action on Preliminary Funding Plans for debt issuances: Motion by Gray, second by Albright to approve preliminary funding plans for debt issuances. Carried voice vote. 4. Consider & take action on Resolution #9-22 "Initial Resolution Authorizing $840,000 General Obligation Bonds for Street Improvement Projects": Motion by Motiff, second by Gray to approve Resolution 9-22 "Initial Resolution Authorizing $840,000 General Obligation Bonds for Street Improvement Projects". Roll call vote unanimous. 5. Consider & take action on Resolution #10-22 "Initial Resolution Authorizing $370,000 General Obligation Bonds for Equipment for Fire Dept" Motion by Roelke, second by Reid to approve Resolution #10-22 "Initial Resolution Authorizing $370,000 General Obligation Bonds for Equipment for Fire Dept". Roll call vote unanimous. 6. Consider & take action on Resolution #11-22 "Initial Resolution Authorizing $160,000 General Obligation Bonds for sewerage Projects": Motion by Steiner, second by Albright to approve Resolution #11-22 "Initial Resolution Authorizing $160,000 General Obligation Bonds for sewerage Projects". Roll call vote unanimous. 7. Consider & take action on Resolution #12-22 "Resolution Directing Publication of Notice to Electors to Bond Issues": Motion by Albright, second by Roelke to approve Resolution #12-22 "Resolution Directing Publication of Notice to Electors to Bond Issues". Roll call vote unanimous. 8. Consider & take action on Resolution #13-22 "Resolution Providing for the Sale of Not to Exceed $1,370,000 General Obligation Corporate Bonds, Series 2022B": Motion by Gray, second by Albright to approve Resolution #13-22 "Resolution Providing for the Sale of Not to Exceed $1,370,000 General Obligation Corporate Bonds, Series 2022B". Roll call vote unanimous. 9. Consider & take action on Resolution #14-22 "Resolution Providing for the Sale of Approximately $2,650,000 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A" Motion by Motiff, second by Gray to approve Resolution #14-22 "Resolution Providing for the Sale of Approximately $2,650,000 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A" . Roll call vote unanimous. Page 2 – Common Council – 7/19/22 10. Consider & take action on CDA request to develop ARPA plans: Motion by Gray, second by Roelke to approve CDA request to develop ARPA plans. Carried voice vote. 11. Consider & take action on DPW Organizational change: Motion by Albright, second by Gray to approve the DPW organizational change to update the position description of the Crew Leader to Street Superintendent. Carried voice vote. 12. Consider & take action on Hillside Cemetery Secretary Job Description: Motion by Reid, second by Gray to approve the position description for Hillside Cemetery Secretary with wage range of $16.00- $19.00/hour, 10 hours/week. Roll call vote unanimous. 13. Approve DPW hire to replace retiring employee: Motion by Gray, second by Roelke to approve DPW hire to replace retiring employee. Carried voice vote with Albright abstaining. 14. Consider & take action on claims in the amount of $ 184,671.30: Motion by Albright, second by Motiff to approve claims. Roll call vote unanimous. 15. Report of City Officers – City Administrator: Advertising for Street Superintendent & Hillside Cemetery Secretary closes July 25; there is interest in restoring the auditorium; summer concert series continues 7/28; next meeting is Monday, August 1 and National Night Out is Tuesday, August 2. Mayor: Farmers Market continues on Wednesdays, Senior Center, Library, Community Center will be open as cooling shelters; caregiver's support group meets 4th Tuesday at 9:00 am with continental breakfast; Family Beach night will be Friday, July 22. 16. Adjourn: Motion by Gray, second by Steiner to adjourn at 7:16 pm. Carried voice vote. Submitted by: Pat Goebel, City Clerk  COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022 1. Roll Call: Mayor Arnold called the meeting to order at 6:43 pm. Present: Arnold, Gray, Albright, Motiff (via Zoom), Roelke (via Zoom), Reid, Steiner; City Administrator Ellefson, City Clerk Goebel, City Attorney Johnson, City Engineer Lietha, City Staff, CWL staff, interested citizens. 2. Notice of Open Meeting: Noted as posted. 3. Approve Agenda: Motion by Roelke, second by Motiff to approve the agenda. Carried voice vote. 4. Citizen Comments: Molly Finkler, 464 Highview Lane does not support a referendum for the ATV/UTV routes but it does go to referendum, would like the question to allow ATV/UTV's on all city streets. Jake Boness, 320 Richmond Street, does not support a referendum for ATV/UTV routes, thought the draft ordinance was a good start. Should allow routes on all city streets. Joe Hammer, 162 E School St, concurred with previous speakers – ATV/UTV routes should be open to all city streets, referendum is not a good idea, tweak the draft ordinance instead. 5. Department Reports: Placed on file: DPW, Fire, Library, Lifestar, Police, Treasurer 6. RM Stormwater Bypass Report: City Engineer Lietha reviewed the report discussing dredging, 2nd Ward Creek, studying natural channels. Return to a future COW. 7. RM Task Order CDBG Construction: Forward to 8/1 Regular meeting. 8. RM Task Order TAP Grant: costs have changed, change to completion dates must be approved by state. Do not want to take the risk of spending $77,000 on a task order if city portion of the project has increased. 9. Discuss question for ATV/UTV referendum: consensus for referendum wording: "Should the City of Columbus allow all City streets to be recreational ATV/UTV routes". Forward to 8/1 Regular meeting. City Attorney will draft resolution for approval. 10. Discuss 2023 Budget Priorities: suggestions from council: plan for stormwater, insurance for employees, review fees, employee compensation, benefits, retention, city building upkeep. 11. Convene to closed session per §19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investment of public funds, or conducting other public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically to discuss potential sale of property in the City of Columbus: Motion by Arnold, second by Motiff to convene to closed session at 8:30 pm. Roll call vote unanimous. 12. Reconvene to open session: Motion by Arnold, second by Steiner to reconvene to open session at 8:43 pm. Carried voice vote. 13. Convene to closed session per §19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility – Assistant City Administrator position: Motion by Arnold, second by Roelke to convene to closed session at 8:43 pm. Roll call vote unanimous. 14. Reconvene to open session: Motion by Arnold, second by Steiner to reconvene to open session at 9:08 pm. Carried voice vote. 15. Adjourn: Motion by Arnold, second by Roelke to adjourn at 9:08 pm. Carried voice vote. Submitted by: Pat Goebel, Clerk  2022 AGENDA ITEM Council Meeting date: August 1, 2022 ITEM: Operator Licenses for Licensing Period 7/1/22 - 6/30/24 SUBMITTED BY:____________________________________ Pat Goebel, Clerk DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: Request approval for the following operator licenses: Samantha Jo Hensler Randy L. Meixner Ankitaben G. Patel Gunvant B. Patel LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Request approval of operator licenses  2022 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: __________________________ Council Meeting date: August 1, 2022 ______________________________ ITEM: Appointments to the newly formed Columbus Utility __________ ____________________________________________ Commission Mayor Arnold SUBMITTED BY: ________________________________ DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: Requesting approval of appointments to the new Columbus Utility Commission: Mayor Arnold - term to expire: 10/2/22 Sarah Motiff - term to expire: 10/2/22 Rolf Lang - term to expire: 9/30/22 Brook Andler - term to expire: 9/30/23 TBD - term to expire: 9/30/24 Regan Rule - term to expire: 9/30/25 Michael Thom - term to expire: 9/30/26 LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve appointments to the Columbus Utility Commission  2022 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: ____7/19/2022_______ Council Meeting date: __8/1/2022__ ITEM:_Task Order for CDBG Project Construction Administration DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: The CDBG project has been bid, and we are in the final stages of completing the award process and finalizing the contract, pending final details. In order to ensure the project is constructed to our expectations and our infrastructure is installed correctly, we typically engage some level of professional engineering support and oversight on our behalf during the construction. The cost of the proposed Task Order are $44,231. A breakdown of the anticipated staff time and expenses can be found on page 6 of the Task Order. LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: R/M Task Order 2022-08 ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve Task Order 2022-08  TASK ORDER 2022-08 CDBG Culvert Replacement Construction Services This is Task Order No. 2022-08, consisting of 6 pages. Task Order In accordance with paragraph 1.1 of the Master Professional Service Agreement between the City of Columbus (City) and Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. (R/M) for Professional Services – Task Order Edition dated March 19, 2019 (“Agreement”), City and R/M agree as follows: 1. Specific Project Data A. This task order includes the Scope of Services and associated cost for efforts to provide construction administration, construction review services, and construction staking related to the culvert replacement across Fuller Street and Washington Park in the City of Columbus. The dredging alternate work was not awarded and therefore not included as part of this task order. B. The task order also includes updating the as-built storm sewer system attribute information in the City’s GIS system. As-built drawings will be linked to the attributes for future reference by City staff. 2. Scope of Services of R/M A. The scope of items includes the following services: 1. Notice of Award and contract execution coordination. 2. Notice to Proceed issuance. 3. Prepare Preconstruction Agenda, conduct meeting, and prepare Preconstruction Meeting Minutes. 4. Shop Drawing Review for pipe, structures, and materials. 5. Storm sewer construction observation – full time. 6. Roadway improvements and restoration – part time review. 7. Weekly on-site progress meetings. 8. Pay request coordination. 9. Change Orders as required. 10. Technical support for RFIs for contractor during construction. 11. Punch List. 12. Final inspection. 13. Project Closeout. A. Prepare reporting for CDBG Closeout. 14. Construction staking required for storm sewer and street reconstruction. 15. GIS updates post construction. A. Load as-built drawings into system. Page 1 of 4 Pages (Attachment 1 - Task Order Form) 07/12/22 Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. 8117-00000  TASK ORDER 2022-08 CDBG Culvert Replacement Construction Services 3. Columbus Responsibilities A. City shall have those responsibilities set forth in Section II of Agreement, subject to the following: 1. Review and respond to construction progress related matters in a timely manner. 2. Attend meetings as required. 3. Process documents for approval as required. 4. Items Excluded 1. Any items not specifically identified in task order scope. 2. Flow monitoring. 3. Bypass Pumping Plan design. 4. Grant administration. 5. Contaminated soils testing, monitoring, and/or services related to removal, disposal, or mitigation. 6. Sewer televising or cleaning coordination. 7. Easement, Certified Survey Pap (CSM), or plat preparation. 8. Title Reports required to create legal documents. 9. Environmental, archeological, or historical research. 10. Any permit application or submittal not already obtained for this project. Times for Rendering Services A. Schedules are subject to change due to activities beyond the control of R/M. In general, the tentative schedule is proposed as follows: Preconstruction Meeting 08/01/22 Start Construction 08/08/22 Substantially Complete 10/01/22 Final Completion 10/31/22 Project Closeout 11/15/22 GIS Update 12/01/22 Page 2 of 4 Pages (Attachment 1 - Task Order Form) 07/12/22 Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. 8117-00000  TASK ORDER 2022-08 CDBG Culvert Replacement Construction Services 11. Payments to R/M A. City shall pay R/M for services rendered as follows: Estimate of Category of Compensation for Services Compensation Method Services Construction Standard Hourly Services Rates $44,231 TOTAL = $44,231 B. The terms of payment are set forth in Section III and Exhibit A of the Agreement. C. Detailed breakdown of hours for the Culvert Replacement Construction Services is attached as Exhibit B. Page 3 of 4 Pages (Attachment 1 - Task Order Form) 07/12/22 Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. 8117-00000  TASK ORDER 2022-08 CDBG Culvert Replacement Construction Services Terms and Conditions: Execution of this Task Order by City and R/M shall make it subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement (as modified above), which Agreement is incorporated by this reference. R/M is authorized to begin performance upon its receipt of a copy of this Task Order signed by City. The Effective Date of this Task Order is August 1, 2022. OWNER: ENGINEER: City of Columbus Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. Signature: Signature: Name: Name: Jason P. Lietha, P.E. Title: Title: Vice President/Madison Office Manager Date: Date: August 1, 2022 DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE FOR TASK ORDER Name: Name: Jason P. Lietha, P.E. Title: Title: Vice President/Madison Office Manager Address: Address: 4630 S. Biltmore Lane Madison, WI 53718 Email: Email: jlietha@ruekert-mielke.com Phone: Phone: 608-819-2600 Page 4 of 4 Pages (Attachment 1 - Task Order Form) 07/12/22 Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. 8117-00000 2022 Columbus Wisconsin Standard Rates Exhibit A RUEKERT & MIELKE, INC. STANDARD HOURLY RATES STANDARD HOURLY RATES ENGINEERING SERVICES SCADA SERVICES Engineer 8 $212.00 Senior SCADA Analyst $194.00 Engineer 7 201.00 SCADA Analyst 179.00 City Engineer 7 191.00 SURVEYING SERVICES City Engineer 7 (Meeting Rate) 96.00 Professional Land Surveyor 150.00 Engineer 6 182.00 Crew Chief / Surveyor 136.00 Engineer 5 172.00 Surveying Technician 99.00 Engineer 4 162.00 Engineer 3 142.00 CONSTRUCTION REVIEW SERVICES Engineer 2 133.00 Construction Review Manager 143.00 Senior Construction Review Technician 114.00 Engineer Technician 3 131.00 Construction Review Technician 2 99.00 Engineer Technician 2 118.00 Engineer Technician 1 108.00 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Principal Ecologist 188.00 Certified Public Accountant (Company 200.00 CFO) Project Assistant 85.00 Environmental Scientist 2 124.00 Administrative Assistant 84.00 MISCELLANEOUS MILEAGE MUNICIPAL ECONOMICS & For Engineers and Technicians 0.585/mile PLANNING SERVICES For Construction Review Technicians 0.625/mile Senior Economic Consultant 208.00 For Survey Crews 0.795/mile Economic Consultant 2 150.00 Print reproductions 0.50/sq. foot Color copies 0.40/page IT/GIS TECHNICIAN SERVICES B&W copies 0.15/page Asset Management Consultant 196.00 Color plots 2.50/sq. foot IT/GIS Analyst 4 180.00 Scanning 0.50/scan IT/GIS Analyst 3 163.00 IT/GIS Analyst 2 149.00 GPS equipment 132.00/day IT/GIS Analyst 1 132.00 ATV fee 125.00/day IT/GIS Technician 2 117.00 Robotics equipment 132.00/day Manhole Scanner 200.00/day Drone (MAVIC) 200.00/day Drone Survey 500.00/day Road Tube Traffic Counter – day 50.00/day Road Tube Traffic Counter – week 150.00/week Turning Movement Traffic Counter 10.00/day Note: Overtime rates will be 120% of standard rate for construction review services. 01/21/22 8117-00000  EXHIBIT B PROFESSIONAL FEE ESTIMATE CLIENT: COLUMBUS, WI PROJECT: CULVERT REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE DREDGING 12-Jul-2022 CATEGORY OF PERSONNEL TASK ORDER: 2022-08 PREPARED BY: SCOPE OF SERVICES 2022 RATES $212 $201 $191 $182 $172 $162 $142 $133 $155 $118 $108 $84 $150 $136 $99 $114 $99 $132 TOTAL TOTAL E8 E7 CITY E6 E5 E4 E3 E2 SENIOR T2 T1 ADMIN PLS S2 SURVEY SENIOR IT/GIS LABOR PM PM ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG TECH TECH TECH ASSIST SUR Crew Chief TECH CRT CRT2 Analyst1 HRS COST 2022 CONSTRUCTION FEES - CULVERT REPLACEMENT $44,231 PHASE 1 -CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION $38,764 Facilitate Contract Execution, Issue Notice to Proceed 1 2 3 $350.00 Prepare Precon Agenda, Facilitate Meeting, Prepare Precon Minutes 4 4 8 $1,184.00 Shop Drawing Review 4 12 16 $2,432.00 Storm Sewer Construction Review-Full Time (Assume 50 hours per week for 3 weeks)* 3 150 153 $17,672.40 Roadway Improvements Construction Review-Part Time (Assume 10 hours per week for 4 weeks)* 4 40 44 $5,323.20 Weekly Onsite Progress Meeting and Site Visit (Assume 8) 3 10 4 17 $2,848.40 Pay Request Coordination and Prepare Recommendation 4 4 2 4 14 $1,920.00 Technical Support, Administration, and Coordination with City 2 12 2 16 $2,849.60 Substantial Completion Inspection 4 4 4 12 $1,752.00 Develop Punchlist and Facilitate Completion 1 4 1 6 $834.00 Final Completion Inspection 1 1 $190.80 Project Closeout Documentation 4 2 2 2 10 $1,408.00 TOTAL HOURS 0 0 13 44 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 208 0 0 300 PHASE 2 - CONSTRUCTION STAKING $3,208 Storm Pipe Centerline and Structures 4 4 8 8 24 $3,208.00 TOTAL HOURS 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 8 8 0 0 0 24 PHASE 3 - GIS UPDATES $1,056 Update Storm Sewer Attribute Information and Link As-Builts 8 8 $1,056.00 TOTAL HOURS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 CONSTRUCTION REIMBURSABLE $1,203 MISC. REIMBURSABLES DURING CONSTRUCTION $250.00 MILEAGE - ENGINEERS 400 MILEAGE 0.585 PER MILE $234.00 MILEAGE - CONSTRUCTION REVIEW TECHNICIANS 1150 MILEAGE 0.625 PER MILE $718.75 8117-10077 Ruekert Mielke, Inc.  2022 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: ____July 19, 2022_______ Council Meeting date: __August 1, 2022__________ ITEM:_ATV/UTV Referendum _ DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, The following language has been developed as a referendum question. The Resolution will need to be approved before August 30, 2022, in order to appear on the regular ballot in November’s election. "Shall the City of Columbus Allow All City Streets To Be Recreational ATV/UTV Routes" LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Consider approval of the referendum question and Resolution.  CITY OF COLUMBUS 15-22 RESOLUTION NO. _____________ A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE CITY OF COLUMBUS SHOULD ALLOW CITY STREETS TO BE ATV/UTV ROUTES WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is considering the adoption of an ordinance to allow all City streets to be designated as ATV/UTV routes; and WHEREAS, the Common Council believes that input from the City electorate would be beneficial before making a final decision on this issue; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbus now desires to submit the question of whether all City streets should be designated as ATV/UTV routes to the general electorate as a non-binding advisory referendum question. NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of Columbus does hereby resolve as follows: 1. The following question shall be submitted to the electors of the City of Columbus at the general election to be held on November 8, 2022, as a non-binding advisory referendum question: “Shall the City of Columbus allow all City streets to be recreational ATV/UTV routes?” 2. The City Clerk is directed to take all steps necessary to place the above-referenced question on the ballot for the next general election within the City of Columbus as a non- binding advisory referendum question. Dated this 1st day of August, 2022. CITY OF COLUMBUS By: __________________________ By: __________________________ Mary Arnold, Mayor Patricia Goebel, Clerk C:\Users\pgoebel\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\X2D8RNX4\resolution re city streets as routes 072922 (A4602863x9DEB4).docx  2022 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: __June 21, 2022_________ Council Meeting date: __August 1, 2022_________ ITEM:_Appoint Assistant City Administrator _ DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: The internal recruitment for the Assistant Administrator position ended on July 8th. There were three applications, and each of the candidates had great experience and qualifications. After evaluating all options, Brandon Bledsoe was selected to be the Assistant Administrator and is being presented for approval. Brandon is an Army veteran, has education in Public Administration at the undergraduate and graduate level, and experience serving as a Town Administrator and Clerk/Treasurer. Brandon currently serves as the City Treasurer, but has been selected for the Planning Director position. If approved, Brandon will officially begin these duties on Monday, August 8, 2022. Based on Brandon’s new position as Planning Director and Assistant Administrator (if ratified tonight), he will provide oversight for many of the administrative and community services the City provides. The lists below indicate which Departments will report to the Administrator and Assistant Administrator. Assistant Administrator Administrator Cable/Multimedia Coordinator City Clerk Recreation Emergency Management (PT) Senior Center Fire Chief Treasurer Human Resources Assessor & Contract Planning Director/Assistant Admin Building Inspector & Contract Police Chief Garbage & Recycling Contract Public Works Utility Superintendent City Attorney & Contract Engineer & Contract ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Ratify Brandon Bledsoe’s appointment as Assistant City Administrator  2022 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: __ _________ Council Meeting date: __August 1, 2022_________ ITEM:_Appoint Zoning Administrator _ DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: The recruitment for the Planning Director position is complete, and Brandon Bledsoe has been selected as the successful candidate. Brandon currently serves as the City Treasurer, but has expressed an interest in the Planning Director position. As the Planning Director, Brandon will also serve as the Zoning Administrator once appointed by the City Council. Brandon will continue his Treasurer duties until we have a replacement selected, so Brandon will work with the City Administrator on Zoning tasks during that transition period. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Appoint Brandon Bledsoe as Zoning Administrator.