HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.20190204Special Meeting Aspen City Council February 4, 2019
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RESOLUTION #19, SERIES OF 2019 – Contract with Sara Ott- City Manager for an interim period of
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At 4:12 p.m. Mayor Skadron called the special meeting to order with Councilmembers Hauenstein,
Myrin, Mullins and Frisch present.
Special Meeting Aspen City Council February 4, 2019
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RESOLUTION #19, SERIES OF 2019 – Contract with Sara Ott- City Manager for an interim period of
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Jim True, city attorney, stated there is one item on the agenda for the special meeting, the agreement
between the City of Aspen and Sara Ott designating her city manager for an interim period. The
agreement is until September 1, 2019. Discussions regarding this were held in public and executive
session. The terms in the contract are what we believe Ms. Ott and her representative are agreeable to.
We are looking for formal approval by council at this meeting.
Councilman Hauenstein asked if approval of this will change Mr. Barwick’s title to advisor. Mr. True
replied yes, he becomes an advisor.
Councilman Myrin said this is all good, if we missed something and it all ends what is the duration. Mr.
True replied September 1st. You could always extend it by mutual agreement. She returns then to her
original position as assistant city manager. She would have a 6 month severance package if she were
terminated
Councilwoman Mullins said she is in agreement. Steve will be in his position until March 1st. We do
have the option to extend Sara if we need to. Mr. True said Mr. Barwick continues to receive his salary as
city manager but is advisor to the city manager. Ms. Ott becomes city manager for this interim period.
Councilman Hauenstein move to adopt Resolution #19, Series of 2019; seconded by Councilman Myrin.
Roll call vote. Councilmembers Mullins, yes; Hauenstein, yes; Frisch, yes; Myrin, yes; Mayor Skadron,
yes. Motion carried.
Councilman Hauenstein moved to adjourn the special meeting at 4:20 p.m.; seconded by Councilman
Frisch. All in favor, motion carried.
Linda Manning
City Clerk