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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP DECEMBER 20, 2017 has a very strong reputation with the public. Keis rated as exceeds expectations. He stated that he seldom hears of anyone complain about how they were treated by Joel, and he does a great job dealing with people, and the newsletter is well done. Montour rated as exceeds expectations. His comment was that Joel excels in this area and will address residents on difficult issues. Intergovernmental Relations: Fischer rated as exceeds expectations. He stated that Joel has a long history of engagement with the League of Minnesota Cites and leadership in the Trust Board. He stated that Joel stays involved with the school district, and working to find the best options on the Rice Street/I-694 Bridge project, along with the Centerville Road project was given an award for the collaboration with Ramsey County. Keis rated as meets expectations. He stated that Joel is always in the know of what is going on beyond the city. Montour rated as exceeds expectations. His comment was that Joel is highly regarded in this field and not afraid to voice his opinion. McGraw rated as meets expectations. He stated that Joel's efforts in working with other cities and agencies is solid. Professional/Personal Development: Keis rated as meets expectations. He stated that he does not know what class Joel could even go to since he could teach most of them. He encouraged Joel to do whatever professional development he feels would benefit him. Montour rated as meets expectations. His comment was that Joel does a great job motivating the staff and has assembled a great team. McGraw rated as exceeds expectations. He stated that Joel exceeds at A and C, which is proven by the staff that is in place, and he hopes that Joel is actively seeking professional development like he does for his staff. Fischer rated as meets expectations. He stated that several staff have been advancing into roles of greater responsibility. He noted that Joel championed efforts to reformulate the City's Parks & Recreation operations, and established new expectations of the Parks & Rec Commission. Overall rating: Fischer rated as meets expectations. He stated that the City is in a good financial position and the staff works well together. Keis rated as meets + expectations. He stated that he feels that Little Canada would not be in the good position we are without Joel and he would not want any other city administrator. Montour rated as meets expectations. His comment was that Joel has completed several action items in 2017 and has an open door policy for everyone. McGraw rated as exceeds expectations. He stated that Joel's overall performance was above average, and for improvements he suggested that the comments from all of the Council members could be made into a list of items to work on. Keis noted that Council Member Torkelson sent an email stating that he would like to give Mr. Hanson an exceeds expectations performance evaluation.