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Mounds View City Council August 14, 2017 Regular Meeting Page 8 Council Member Meehlhause explained that he would like to see the open dialogue between City departments remain in place throughout the transition period and asked how Mr. Hylen would facilitate that. Mr. Hylen understood this to be the case and stated he would work with the City’s entire organization to remain calm and informed throughout the transition period. Mayor Mueller thanked Mr. Hylen for his time. She asked that Dallas Larson come forward at this time. Dallas Larson introduced himself to the Council and thanked them for their consideration as Interim City Administrator. He reported he had over 40 years of experience in municipal government, with the majority of these years serving as a City Administrator. He explained he retired at the end of 2014 and recently served as an Interim City Administrator in Oak Grove. He believed he was prepared to handle this situation and had the expertise to serve the City as an interim administrator. Council Member Bergeron asked if Mr. Larson was hired on as the Interim City Administrator if he would consider putting in for the permanent position. Mr. Larson stated he was not interested in serving the City as a long-term candidate. Mayor Mueller questioned what the three most important qualities an Interim City Administrator should bring to the City of Mounds View. Mr. Larson explained having a broad cross section of skills would be important. He stated he was confident that he had these skills and abilities based on his previous work experience. Mayor Mueller thanked Mr. Larson for his time. She then asked Nyle Zikmund to come forward. Nyle Zikmund provided the City Council with a handout and thanked the Council for their consideration. He stated he was interested in serving the City both in the short-term and permanently. He discussed his educational background and work history. He explained he has a strong interest in public administration and noted he taught as an adjunct professor at Hamline University. He stated he has a passion for this community. He believed that his work history and legislative experience would make him a valuable addition to the City of Mounds View. Mayor Mueller questioned what the three most important qualities an Interim City Administrator should bring to the City of Mounds View. Mr. Zikmund believed over communication would be important in addition to working with feedback. Mayor Mueller thanked Mr. Zikmund for his time and asked that Jim Brimeyer come forward. Jim Brimeyer introduced himself to the Council and stated he has been in the Twin Cities for the past 37 years. He reported he began his career with the City of St. Louis Park and soon after began his own executive search business. He discussed the workings of his private business over the past 20 years and noted he has conducted visioning processes with the St. Louis Park City Council. He noted he worked as the Interim City Administrator for several smaller communities.