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CONSIDER 1997-1998 GOALS AND CONTRACT FOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR Linda Waite Smith, Administrative Services Manager Background: On September 9, 1996 the City Council reviewed the results of City Administrator Ryan Schroeder's performance appraisal, which was done by the five elected officials and five department heads using the same form and rating system. Inasmuch as the ratings on 26 items being evaluated were satisfactory or better for all but one item, I recommended that the Council enter into a new, multi-year contract with the City Administrator. The Council received draft copies of the proposed contract to review and asked that the contract be considered at the September 24 Finance Committee meeting. In the meantime, they directed that the City Administrator identify goals for the next review period and that Councilmembers have an opportunity to offer input on the goals. Developmental Goals for Next Twelve Months: The following goals are based on comments written on the performance appraisal forms. Address the perception that some staff members or departments are favored by spending more time at all work sites and giving more feedback. Address the perception that Councilmembers are treated unequally by utilizing the new voice mail system to notify everyone of developments simultaneously. Address concern about policy/ordinance planning by instituting a timeline and checklist for policy/ordinance development, including review by the City Attorney. Address concerns about departments working together more cooperatively by increasing the number of interdepartmental meetings, the amount of participation in those meetings, and including cooperation as an item in all performance appraisals. o Address desire for more feedback to staff by completing performance appraisals in a timely manner and implementing Goal # 1 above.