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CITY COUNCIL/MANAGER WORKSHOP
Monday, August 07, 2006
Council Chambers, City Hall
5:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Diana Longrie, Mayor
Rebecca Cave Councilmember
Erik Hjelle, Councilmember
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember
Will Rossbach. Councilmember
Others present:
C.
D.
City Clerk Guilfoile
Human Resource Director Le
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Mayor Longrie moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-All
NEW BUSINESS
1. Hiring of City Manager Discussion
Council discussed the challenges the council and city will be facing the next five to ten
years which included the budget, redevelopment issues, fostering new businesses and
ensuring the community center is "breaking even".
Further discussion was held regarding desired minimum qualifications and preferred
qualifications for a new City Manager. Councilmember Cave encouraged thinking out
of the box to ensure guidelines set are not too restrictive and result in eliminating a
strong candidate.
Mayor Longrie would like guidance in the hiring process, but as the employers of the
City Manager would prefer a "hands on approach" to the process. Councilmember
Rossbach would like council to take control at 10 candidates.
Councilmember Juenemann shared from her experience during the hiring of the last
City Manager, the consultant company presented council with 9 applicants. With the
help of an interview committee the applicant pool was reduced to three with council
making the final decision.
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Councilmember Hjelle presented his synopsis of what council has discussed they are
looking for in a City Manger.
Councilmember Rossbach moved to direct Interim City Manager Copeland (staff) to
begin the Request for Proposal process and submit 6-10 talent searching companies
to council for approval.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-All
Councilmember Hjelle moved to adopt the following "baseline" of requirements for the
new City Manger: A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field. Must
have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Be
able to formulate, initiate, and administer policies and procedures. Applicant must be
able to effectively work with both the public and the council. They must have a strong
background in re-development and fiscal management. A strong history in both the
public and private sectors are preferred. A minimum of 5 years municipal or related
government experience.
Seconded by Mayor Longrie Ayes-All
E. FUTURE TOPICS
August 14~h-Liquor License Ordinance
F. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Hjelle moved to adjourn at 6:30 p.m.
Seconded by Mayor Longrie
Ayes-AI I
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