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STAFF REPORT TO: Mayor Fischer and Members of City Council FROM: Laura Linehan, Acting City Administrator Assistant City Administrator/CR Manager Heidi Heller, City Clerk/HR Manager DATE: March 12, 2025 RE: Review of the City Administrator Recruitment Profile ACTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED: Staff is requesting the City Council's consideration in reviewing the City Administrator Recruitment Profile. BACKGROUND: On February 12, 2025, the City Council approved a consulting services agreement with HueLife for a City Administrator Executive Search. As part of the recruitment process, Dr. Richard Fursman met with the leadership team members and the city council members to discuss what both parties might like to see in a new City Administrator. Additionally, a survey was provided to gauge technical skills and work-style preferences for the new City Administrator position. Insights were compiled, and a recruitment profile has been drafted for City Council approval. In addition to the characteristics of the community and the overall position details, process details such as how to apply for the position and key dates are included. As a reminder, the proposed timeline for the recruitment is: • Applications are due by April 11 at 4:30 PM • Present confidential semi-finalist packet to council: May 7 • Finalist Interviews: May 16/17 • New Administrator Starts: June/July BUDGET: There is no budget impact at this time; however, additional discussions around an appropriate wage scale will occur and will have potential budgetary impacts. Once finalized, the recruitment profile will be updated with that information. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending the City Council review the City Administrator Recruitment Profile. ATTACHMENTS: • Attachment A: Draft Recruitment Profile