HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 08-28 CCM Special Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
SPECIAL SESSION
AUGUST 28, 2006
COUNCIL /COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM
BROOKLYN CENTER CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL SESSION
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Special Session and was called to order by Mayor
Myrna Kragness at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen
(arrived at 5:57 p.m.), and Mary O'Connor. Also present: Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
REVIEW SEMI - FINALIST CANDIDATES FOR POSITION OF CITY MANAGER
Karl Nollenberger, The PAR Group, explained that there were 33 applications received for the
position of City Manager. He stated the 11 most qualified applicants were forwarded to the City
Council. He stated the education of the applicants has been confirmed with additional
background checks to be preformed when the finalists are chosen. He discussed the
qualifications of all the candidates. He stated once the finalists are chosen, the names become
public information.
Each Councilmember anonymously indicated on a sheet of paper which five candidates they
wish to include as a finalist.
Candidate numbers 2, 3, 5, 8, and 9, were selected as finalists for the position of City Manager.
The City Council continued to select the three alternate candidates. Candidate number 6 was
chosen as alternate candidate number 1. Candidate number 10 was chosen as alternate candidate
number 2. Candidate number 11 was chosen as alternate candidate number 3.
The City Council determined that Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom or
Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan Jordet would be directed to give a tour of the City to
each finalist. It was also determined that the candidates are to meet each Department Head
during the tour.
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The City ouncil determined that it is acceptable for the City to a travel and lodging tY P tY pay g g expenses
for the candidates and their spouses to attend the reception and interview.
The City Council determined that a reception and dinner for the finalists would be held at the
Earle Brown Heritage Center on Friday, September 15, 2006, and would be followed by an open
interview with the City Council on Saturday, September 16, 2006.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adjournment of the
Special Session at 6:42 p.m.
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