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Minneapolis has brought in an outside consultant in hopes of improving relations between the city council and mayor’s office.
A $1.4 million contract for “leadership development” and “executive coaching” with Madison, Wisconsin-based Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting began in October and is in effect through September 2028, with the option for up to two additional years.
City Clerk Casey Carl initiated the contract in September, and the City Council approved it by a unanimous vote.
Carl said his office brought the proposal to the council with an eye toward the first full four-year term of the mayor and City Council under the new “strong mayor” structure of governance. Darcy Luoma will focus on establishing strategy, norms and collaboration for council members and the mayor’s administration.
In addition to quarterly group sessions with all 13 council members, the ma...
