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CFM OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section 1 STAFF REPORT GUM n{`j Report Number:96-1621W3 0 -2 WORKSESSION MEETING DATE N March 4, 1996 Report Date: 2/28/96 °Breis-Partnets�"ps Item Description: Discussion Regarding the Hire of City Administrator Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report X -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: October 23, 1995 Samantha Orduno resigned as City Administrator. At the November worksession the City Council discussed the different options and alternatives available to fill the City Administrator position. Thereafter, Council authorized The Brimeyer Group, Executive Search Consultant to conduct an executive search to fill the vacancy of the City Administrator position. The Brimeyer Group met with the Council, Department Heads and community leaders to gather information and prepare a position profile. Job announcements were placed in the publications for the League of Minnesota Cities, Public Sector Job dulletin and ICMA. Approximately over 65 positive responses were received. After reviewal and iscussion of the submitted responses, The Brimeyer Group determined 12 candidates met or exceeded the qualifications for the position. At the February worksession the candidates were narrowed down to six individuals who were selected for interviews. Friday, February 23, 1996 the final candidates toured the City and municipal facilities. They also met with the Council, Department Heads, staff and community leaders. Interview's were conducted by the Council Saturday, February 25, 1996. A special meeting was held, Monday, February 26, 1996 at which the City Council and Jim Brimeyer further discussed the qualifications of each candidate. It was determined that Chuck Whiting best met and the qualifications and needs of the City. Mr. Whiting graduated from the University of Minnesota earning a Bachelor's in Urban Studies. He also has taken course work for Master's in Urban Affairs at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Upon graduation, Mr. Whiting began his career as City Planner/Zoning Administration for the City of Huron, South Dakota. He then moved to be City Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer in Janesville, Minnesota. His next position was City Administrator for the City of Maine. Currently Mr. Whiting is the City Administrator for the City of Benson. ( /LA mac. ,tt,&"{q-0i` Lynijette Morgan, Adi nistrative Aide • • RECOMMENDATION: Motion to Hire Chuck Whiting to fill the vacant City Administrator Position per the terms and agreement provided by The Brimeyer Executive Group, Inc. herein attached