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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.