Agenda - Council Work Session - 12/08/2015

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CC Work Session 2. 2. Meeting Date: 12/08/2015 Information Title: Discussion Regarding the Annual Performance Review of the City Administrator, an Individual Who is Subject to the City Council's Authority -May be Closed to the Public 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, 2014 through September 17, 2015. The Mayor and Mr. Ulrich met previously and discussed the evaluation. Mr. Ulrich's performance evaluation includes feedback from the City Council, his direct reports, Mr. Ulrich himself, as well as from the Chairs of the City Boards and Commissions. The results of the evaluation will be provided at the closed meeting where 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. Timeframe: Approximately 45 minutes. Funding Source: There is no funding required. Responsible Party(ies): Colleen Lasher, Human Resources Manager Outcome: To arrive at a consensus regarding approval of the City Administrator's annual performance review, along with approval of his 2016 Professional Development Plan (a draft is attached), to be formally adopted at the January 12, 2016 City Council meeting. Statute Draft Prof. Development Plan Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date