HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 12-06 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
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DECEMBER 6, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special session for the purpose of considering the
evaluation of the City Manager and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, Kathleen Carmody and
Bob Peppe were present. Also present was City Attorney Charlie LeFevere.
EVALUATION OF CITY MANAGER
The first criterion for evaluation of the City Manager discussed by the Council was: "Overall, has the
City Manager worked to implement and facilitate adopted City Council goals ?" The Council
reached consensus that the answer to the question posed is: "Yes" and that the following comment
should be included in the evaluation: "Although not all goals were fully met, the Manager met the
most important goals, made effective use of available resources, and responded appropriately to
challenges facing the City."
The second evaluation criterion discussed by the Council was administrative support for the City
Council. The two questions posed in the evaluation were: "Has the City Manager provided the City
Council with background and other information to allow the Council to make informed decisions as
described above ?" and "Has the City Manager assisted the City Council in clarifying complex issues
and understanding administrative, legal and procedural requirements ?" The Council reached
consensus that the answer to these questions is "Yes" and that the following comment should be
included in the evaluation: "There is some room for improvement on explaining complex issues in
simple, understandable terms and using less technical jargon and legalese."
The third evaluation criterion considered was whether the City Manager provided administrative
oversight and direction in certain listed areas including City fiscal affairs, City operations, City
projects, and City enterprise operations. The Council reached consensus that the answer to the
question posed is: "Yes" and that the following comment should be included in the evaluation: "The
financial status of the golf, liquor and Earle Brown Heritage Center enterprise funds are matters of
concern that merit ongoing attention of both the Council and Manager."
The fourth evaluation criterion was whether the City Manager has been active in municipal
organizations and worked cooperatively with other governmental bodies and organizations to the
benefit of the City. The Council reach consensus that the answer to the question is "Yes" and that no
comment should be included in the evaluation.
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On the overall evaluation of performance, the Council reached consensus that the Manager's
evaluation should state, without comments in addition to those noted above, that:
1. Overall the City Manager's efforts to implement and facilitate 2004 Council goals has been
excellent.
2. Overall, the City Manager's administrative support of the City Council warrants a grade of
good plus.
3. Overall, the City Manager's discharge of administrative duties in fiscal affairs, operations,
projects and enterprises warrants a grade of good plus.
4. Overall, the City Manager's effort in intergovernmental matters has been excellent.
ADJOURNMENT
The Special Council meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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