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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION
JANUARY 22, 2019
Mayor Larson called the work session to order at 7:22 p.m.
Roll Call
Present-Larson, Bernhjelm, Craig, Donnelly and Hoyt
Absent-None
Also Present-Administrator McKnight and Community Development Director Kienberger
Agenda
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt,to approve the agenda. APIF, motion carried.
Downtown Properties
Administrator McKnight shared that he had been contacted by a local realtor and a property
owner to see if the city had any interest in purchasing two properties that are for sale
downtown. One of the properties is adjacent to city hall and the other is one block north of city
hall on Second Street.
The city council spent time talking about current and future land needs of the city, how these
properties fit into the Downtown Redevelopment Plan,the current allowed and conditional
uses on the properties, restrictions that can be placed on development today and more.
The consensus of the city council at this time was to not move forward on negotiating on these
properties.
Human Resources Director Recruitment Update
Administrator McKnight shared that interviews were conducted today on semi-finalists for the
soon to be vacant human resources director position. The interview board recommends
bringing four candidates back for the second round of interviews to be held next week.
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Police Chief Position
Administrator McKnight provided the city council an update on the vacant police chief position.
McKnight took a few minutes and shared with the city council the work that Acting Chief
Rutherford has done in his five months in the position and shared that he had spoken to half of
the department about the status of the department and the work of the acting chief. McKnight
also shared he had spoken to other law enforcement professionals in the county. Input was
also received from other city staff members who have history with the police department and
Rutherford. McKnight also shared the six traits he is looking for in a police chief.
McKnight recommended promoting Gary Rutherford to police chief at the February 4, 2019 city
council meeting.
City councilmembers shared their thoughts on making Mr. Rutherford the police chief. The city
council was very happy the work that has been done the past five months, especially in the area
of communication and managing to the city council. The members of the city council were all
very supportive of making Gary Rutherford the police chief.
McKnight shared that he would perform employment negotiations with Mr. Rutherford and
likely include this issue on the February 4, 2019 city council meeting which would include a
promotional ceremony.
2019 City Council Goal Setting
Administrator McKnight asked the city council to provide some guidance on the format of the
upcoming city council goal setting.
The consensus of the city council was to include the department heads, review previously set
goals, limit the number of goals set for 2019 and provide plenty of opportunity for discussion.
City Administrator Update
McKnight asked if the city council could schedule a work session on Monday, February 4, 2019
to discuss the logo and water tower projects. The city council was comfortable setting this
meeting.
Adjourn
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt,to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. APIF, motion
carried.
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Respectfully Submitted
David McKnight, City Administrator
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