HomeMy WebLinkAbout#07 - Search for City Administrator STAFF REPORT
DATE: 4/9/2024
REGULAR
TO: Lake Elmo City Council
FROM: Clark Schroeder
AGENDA ITEM: Search for City Administrator
REVIEWED BY: Julie Johnson.
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. We will be choosing a candidate at this meeting to move on to the negotiation
phase of the process.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
The Council should pick their new city administrator and direct the Mayor and the current interim
city administrator to develop a contract and submit to council for approval on April 16th.
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
The 3 finalists will be at the city all day on April 9th. In the morning, they will rotate between a
tour of the city with Administrator Schroeder, complete a writing exercise, and have a discussion
with the city department heads. After lunch with the city council, candidates will interview with
individual council members.
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 their candidate for new city administrator from the 3
finalists.
RECOMMENDATION:
Move to direct the Mayor and Interim Administrator Schroeder to negotiate an
employment contract with ________________ for the Lake Elmo City Administrator
position.