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Councilmember Riley stated he did not look at the test results, but he remembers that Ms. Klimmek <br />scored low on a question regarding her own weaknesses. He added she answered a question <br />poorly. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman agreed, adding it was two questions in a row and both of them were <br />answered poorly. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley asked whether that issue has been addressed by the testing. <br /> <br />Administrative Services Director Colleen Lasher stated this issue was addressed in the testing <br />process and it was determined that the candidate fully accepts and acknowledges when they have <br />made a mistake. She added they do not feel that they are perfect, and they were able to produce a <br />good example of a time when they made a mistake or an error in judgment in the past and how <br />they rectified it. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated the consultant reviewed this issue at length and did not believe it <br />to be a problem. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell asked about City Staff’s opinions about the two differing backgrounds of <br />the candidates. She added they have both worn a lot of hats and come from smaller cities; Mr. <br />Hagen is a city administrator, and Ms. Klimmek has a different role, but they are both great <br />candidates. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley stated he feels it is a detriment that Mr. Hagen has only worked for one <br />small city. He added, considering overall experience, he does not think as highly of him as he did. <br />He noted Ms. Klimmek has more diverse experience <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff stated Ms. Klimmek’s experience with the business community is <br />invaluable and more in line with the day-to-day duties. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff stated Mr. Hagen’s experience dealing with contractors would come <br />in handy, but Ms. Klimmek has more experience with a bigger team in Big Lake. He added, <br />overall, he puts a lot of weight on City Staff’s opinion, and staff have made their points fairly clear <br />across the board that Ms. Klimmek’s experience is preferable. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman asked whether City Staff is still leaning toward Ms. Klimmek. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich confirmed this. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman stated he found both to be great candidates. He added he was hoping <br />the evaluation process would produce something to make the selection process easier. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma stated he is in favor of Ms. Klimmek, as her development experience will help grow <br />the community. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / September 14, 2021 <br />Page 2 of 15 <br /> <br />