HomeMy WebLinkAbout#17 - City Administrator Search STAFF REPORT
DATE: 4/2/2024
REGULAR
TO: Lake Elmo City Council
FROM: Clark Schroeder
AGENDA ITEM: Search for City Administrator
REVIEWED BY: Clark Schroeder
BACKGROUND:
The city of Lake Elmo is looking for a new city administrator. Interim City Administrator Schroeder has
been working with Public Administration Associates (PAA ) to facilitate the search for a new
administrator. This will be the first sort of candidates.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
The council should pick 3-4 semi-finalists to be finalists and come to the city on April 9th for interviews.
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
The semi-finalists will be submitting 6-minute video interviews to council ahead of the meeting.
Additionally, PAA will be presenting complete resumes submitted by the semi-finalists. As was the case
for all the applicants, there will be no names listed in this selection, council will be using numbers assigned
by PAA. When the city names finalists, those names will be public record.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The city is paying $15,750 plus direct costs for testing of candidates, written reference reports, advertising,
and other miscellaneous expenses. Upon selecting a final candidate, PAA can assist with the negotiation of
the employment agreement. The city’s employment offer to the finalist will be contingent upon the city
conducting successful criminal and financial background investigations.
OPTIONS: City Council should select 3-4 finalists for in person interviews.
RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to advance candidates numbered_____________ to be finalists for the
Lake Elmo City Administrator position.