6. Staff Report-Assessor
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: March 4, 2015
To: City Council
From: Kristina Handt, Administrator
Re: Assessor Services
Background:
Frank Langer began as Assessor for New Scandia Township in 1976. This week he announced he
would be retiring effective May 1st.
Issue:
How Would the Council like to Proceed with Obtaining a New Assessor?
Proposal Details/Discussion:
Other Washington County communities have taken varying approaches to obtaining assessor
services. When Frank retired from Hugo last year the City Administrator, Mayor and a Council
member met with Dan Raboin who had worked with Frank and decided to contract with him. Lake
Elmo issued an RFP and contracted with Dan Raboin. Forest Lake issued an RFP within the last few
years and ended up contracting with Washington County. Most communities in Washington County
contract with the County Assessor’s office (see attached list).
Options:
1) Issue a Request for Proposals
2) Interview Gentlemen who have been working with Frank
3) Contract with Washington County
Recommendation:
Meet with Dan Raboin and obtain a proposal from him. Compare his proposal to County’s and bring
back recommendation on who to contract with at future Council meeting.