The City Council's Monday meeting was held at the Northeast Community Center, where council members heard presentations from neighborhood representatives before considering their regular agenda. The bond attorney contract was originally on the consent agenda to be considered at the afternoon briefing. Rodgers asked for it to be moved to the evening agenda to allow citizen comments. Attorney Steve Eugster raised concerns about the need for new blood and a more competitive process for choosing the city's bond attorney. I don't see any reason in making a change just for the sake of change.
Continuity has a great deal of value.
A committee that included Talbott and council members Roberta Greene and Barnes met with Perkins Coie representatives and attorneys from two other firms before making their recommendation. Greene said the committee agreed unanimously to stay with Perkins Coie. Eugster, a council candidate, said the current City Council shouldn't commit future councils to bond services for such a long period. Barnes said the contract with Perkins Coie can be terminated with 30 days notice. If you have a comment or reply to this story that you'd like to share, fill in the form and click submit.