The council focused on managing the temporary vacancy in the city manager position, with discussions centering around short and long-term contingency plans. The senior accountant was appointed as the contact and access manager, while the acting city manager would take over as chief administrative officer for the trim compliance process. The council deliberated on various options for filling the city manager’s role in his absence, considering short-term solutions if the absence is brief, and more permanent arrangements if the absence extends beyond 30 days. The council members expressed a desire for a 30-day, 60 to 90-day, and 90-plus day plan.

Additionally, the council discussed the city’s financial procedures, particularly the spending authority limits and the need for dual authentication on significant expenditures and compliance documents. It was noted that expenditures over $335,000 require council approval, and there was an emphasis on ensuring that the finance department’s authority was not compromised.

The council decided to continue this conversation and make decisions regarding the interim management on August 5th, once more information about the city manager’s status is available. The council also acknowledged the importance of the upcoming budget and end-of-year financial processes.