Agenda - Council Work Session - 11/25/2014

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CC Work Session 2. 3. Meeting Date: 11/25/2014 Information Title: Discussion Regarding the Annual Performance Review of the City Administrator, an Individual Who is Subject to the City Council's Authority Purpose/Background: Mr. Kurt Ulrich was hired as the City Administrator on September 17, 2007. As per Mr. Ulrich's Employment Agreement with the City, a 360 degree performance evaluation was conducted. The evaluation period covered September 18, 2013 through September 17, 2014. The Mayor and Mr. Ulrich met previously and discussed the evaluation. The results of the evaluation will be provided at the closed meeting. Mr. Ulrich will meet with the full City Council to discuss his performance and receive feedback. At his discretion, Mr. Ulrich may choose to open this meeting to the public. Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3a states that "A public body may close a meeting to evaluate the performance of an individual who is subject to its authority. The public body shall identify the individual to be evaluated prior to closing a meeting. At its next open meeting, the public body shall summarize its conclusions regarding the evaluation. A meeting must be open at the request of the individual who is the subject of the meeting." Please note that both the performance evaluation and the City Councils' discussion regarding Mr. Ulrich's performance are private and may not be discussed outside of the closed session. As per state statute, the City Council's comments regarding Mr. Ulrich's performance will be summarized at an open meeting. To date, Mr. Ulrich's performance evaluations have included feedback from 1) the City Council, 2) direct reports, and 3) Mr. Ulrich, as well as 4) additional feedback received last year from several key community partners . This year the City Council directed staff to seek input on Mr. Ulrich's performance evaluation from 1) the City Council, 2) direct reports, and 3) Mr. Ulrich, as well as 4) the Chairs of the City Boards and Commissions. The feedback from the Boards and Commissions will be presented at the meeting. Timeframe: Approximately 45 minutes. Funding Source: There is no funding required. Responsible Party(ies): Colleen Lasher, Human Resources Manager Outcome: To provide the City Administrator with feedback regarding his performance and to provide staff with a recommendation regarding the resolution accepting the City Administrator's performance evaluation which will be brought forward at the next regular meeting. Attachments