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STAFF REPORT <br />DATE:November 5, 2025 <br />CONSENT <br />TO: Mayor and Councilmembers <br />FROM: Jennifer Doyle, Administrative Services Coordinator <br />AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Interim Public Works Director <br />CORE STRATEGIES: <br />☐ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☒ Efficient, reliable, innovative services <br />☒ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☐ Balanced Finances now and future <br />☐ Managed Growth ☐ Resilient Infrastructure <br />BACKGROUND: <br />The Lake Elmo Public Works Director resigned effective December 1, 2025. <br />ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: <br />Should City Council approve the request to have Adam Swanepoel serve as Interim Public <br />Works Director? <br />PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: <br />While we recruit to fill the position, we would like to offer Adam Swanepoel to serve as Interim <br />Public Works Director to maintain efficient services to residents and oversee operations of the <br />Public Works Department. Upon approval of the council, the offer is Step 1, of the position’s <br />Grade Level 13 wage. <br />FISCAL IMPACT: <br />There will not be an impact to the budget as the position has been budgeted for. <br />OPTIONS: <br />1) Approve Adam Swanepoel as Interim Public Works Director. <br />2) Do not approve Adam Swanepoel as Interim Public Works Director. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />If removed from the consent agenda: <br />“Motion to approve Adam Swanepoel as Interim Public Works Director.”