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Special City Council Workshop - Tuesday, September 19,2000
Call to Order - 6:00 PM
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1. Discuss Administrator Status, Continued
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Attn: Richard Fursman
Mayor and City Council members
City of Andover
1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW
Andover, MN 55304-2612
:~ Dear Mayor and Councilmembers:
Thank you for your inquiry regarding our executive search services. The Brimeyer Group
Executive Search Consultants has been involved in assisting cities, counties, and organizations
dealing with public sector entities in staffing needs since 1988.
Enclosed is a description of our search process, a client list, and biographical information. We
would be pleased to talk with you about how we may assist you in your search for a City
Administrator and to answer any questions you may have regarding our services.
Very truly yours,
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James Brimeyer
President
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Executive Search References Hopkins, MN 55343
Elk River Municipal Utilities City of Red Wing
322 King Ave. 315 W. 4th St.
Elk River, MN 55330 Red Wing, MN 55066
Jim Tralle, Chairman Mike Hall, Council President
(612) 441-2020 (612) 388-6734
BWBR Architects City of Elk River
400 Sibley St., #SOO P.O. Box 490
St. Paul, MN 55101 Elk River, MN 55330
C. Jay Sleiter, President Patrick Klaers, City Administrator
(612) 222-3701 (612) 441-7420
City of Brookings City of Sauk Rapids
P.O. Box 270 115 2nd Ave. N.
'\ Brookings, SD 57006 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
'-J Virgil Herriott, Mayor Jerry Leese, Mayor
(605) 692-6907 (320) 251-9104
Chisago County City of Mounds View
313 N. Main Street 2401 Highway 10
Center City, MN 55012 Mounds View, MN 55112
Jim Thoreen, County Administrator Dan Coughlin, Mayor
(651) 257-1300 (763) 717-4000
City of Mahtomedi Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water Assoc.
600 Sti11water Road E. Hwy 14, Box 188
Mahtomedi, MN 55115 Lake Benton, MN 56149
Yale Norwick, Mayor Joe Weber, Chair
(612) 426-3344 (507) 368-4248
Becker County City of Fergus Falls
900 Lake Ave, Box 787 112 W. Washington
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Fergus Falls, MN 56538
Vern Seal, Board Chairman Kelly Ferber, Mayor
(218) 846-7201 (218) 739-2251
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Hopkins, MN 55343
James L. Brimeyer
President
After twenty years in public sector management, Jim Brimeyer began his career in Executive Search in July,
1988. He has conducted executive search assignments for City Managers, City Administrators, and senior
level management positions, and has worked with non-profit organizations, semi-public agencies and private
sector companies that have a relationship with municipalities, counties and other public sector agencies.
Some representative examples of searches include:
* City of Minneapolis - City Coordinator, Budget Director, and Communications Director
* City of Red Wing, MN - Council Administrator
* Centennial Fire District, MN - Fire Chief
* City of Hopkins, MN - City Manager, Police Chief
* Consolidated Public Service Answering Point - Center Administrator
'I * City of Elk River, MN - Economic Development Director
,-~ * City of Mankato, MN - City Manager
* City of Minnetonka, MN - City Engineer, Director of Public Safety
* Environmental Consulting Firm - Director of Engineering
* Rice County, MN - County Administrator
* St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Executive Director
* City of Minnetrista, MN - Council Administrator
* Elk River Municipal Utilities, MN - General Manager
* City of Baxter, MN - Manager of Public Services
* City of Brookings, SD - City Manager
* City of Fergus Falls, MN - City Administrator
* City of Sauk Rapids, MN - Police Chief
In addition to the executive search assignments, Jim serves as a facilitator for public and private sector
organizations for strategic planning, team building and goal setting activities at both a policy-making and
administrative staff level.
Previously, Jim served four cities: three as a City Manager including his last position as City Manager of St.
Louis Park, Minnesota (population 45,000). He also served in Worthington, Ohio and Wood Dale, Illinois.
He began his career as Assistant City Manager in Park Ridge, Illinois after obtaining a Master's Degree in
Public Administration from Northern Illinois University. He received a B.A. Degree from Loras College in
Dubuque., Iowa. Jim is a member of the International City Management Association, the Minnesota City
Management Association, the National Forum for Black Public Administrators, and the Minnesota Municipal
Utilities Association. He is active in community activities including the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
and is Past President of the St. Louis Park Rotary Club and the St. Louis Park Rotary Foundation. He serves
') on the Boards of two Twin Cities-based companies. In January, 2000 he began his second four-year term as
City Council Member at-large in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
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Pamela A. Carlson
Vice President
Ms. Carlson joined The Brimeyer Group, Inc. at the company founding in 1991 after serving
for over fourteen years in an administrative capacity for a nationally-recognized, locally-based
executive search firm. Pamela has extensive experience in each phase of the executive search
process. She contributes to the success of executive search engagements at The Brimeyer
Group through proposal and report preparation; Position Profile development; candidate
screening and interviews; and background and reference checks. She has played an active role
in the recruitment of candidates and the final interview process for numerous City Manager and
other Administrative positions including:
* Farmington, MN - City Administrator
, * Pipestone, MN - City Manager
/ ) * Storm Lake, IA - City Administrator
* Carroll, IA - City Manager
* Red Wing, MN - Council Administrator
* Sheldon, IA - City Manager
* BWBR - Manager of Administrative Services
* St. Anthony, MN - City Manager
* Northfield, MN - Community Development Director
* Elk River, MN - Director of Economic Development
* Metropolitan Library Services Agency, Executive Director
* Saint Peter, MN - City Administrator
* Cottage Grove, MN - City Administrator
* Minnetrista, MN - City Administrator/Clerk
* Mahtomedi, MN - City Administrator
* Carver County Library Director
Additionally, Pamela holds full responsibility for seeing that all administrative support needs of
the company are met.
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The Brimeyer Group, Inc.
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Robert w. Schaefer
Senior Associate
Bob Schaefer joined The Brimeyer Group, Inc. in 1992 after serving as City Administrator of
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota for 20 years. His career in municipal government spans all
areas of management responsibility making him uniquely suited to provide consulting services
to our clientele. Bob received his undergraduate degree from the College of S1. Thomas and
his M.A. in Public Administration from the University of Minnesota. He began his career as
an Administrative Intern in the City of Hopkins; served as Administrative Assistant in
Bloomington and Richfield and became Village Manager for New Brighton in 1964, where he
served until beginning his tenure in 1972 in Inver Grove Heights.
, Since joining The Brimeyer Group, Inc., Bob has assisted in numerous executive search
) assignments including:
* Minnetonka, MN - Operations and Maintenance Director and City Engineer
* Chisago County - Administrator
* Becker County - Administrator
* Albert Lea, MN - Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager
* Roseville, MN - Assistant Public Works Director
* Senior Engineer - Twin Cities engineering consulting firm
* S1. Louis Park - Director of Public Works/City Engineer and Community
Development Director
* Stillwater - Police Chief
* Freeborn County - County Assessor
* City of Baxter, MN - City Administrator and Manager of Public Services
Throughout his career, Bob has been active in professional associations and served as President
of the Metropolitan Area Managers Association, President of the Minnesota State Managers
Association and as a member of the International City Managers Association Planning
Committee. He has lectured on planning and zoning issues at Inver Hills Community College
and has made presentations at continuing education seminars for members of law firms on
variances and special use permits. Bob's breadth of experience as an educator, municipal
manager and professional association leader proves valuable to The Brimeyer Group, Inc.
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Partial Listing of Assignments
CITY AND COUNTY MANAGERS/ADMINISTRATORS
City Manager - Roseville, MN (pop. 36,000)
City Administrator - Lakeville, MN (pop. 23,000)
City Manager - New Brighton, MN (pop. 24,000)
City Administrator - Hastings, MN (pop. 15,000)
City Administrator - Cottage Grove, MN (pop. 24,000)
City Manager - St. James, MN (pop. 5,000)
City Manager - Brooklyn Park, MN (pop. 60,000)
City Administrator - Little Canada, MN (pop. 10,000)
City Manager - Hopkins, MN (pop. 16,000)
City Manager - Bemidji, MN (pop. 24,000)
City Administrator - Hibbing, MN (pop. 20,000)
City Administrator - Hermantown, MN (pop. 7,000)
\ Clerk/Administrator - Mounds View, MN (pop. 12,000)
,~ City Administrator - Orono, MN (pop. 7,000)
City Administrator - South St. Paul, MN (pop. 24,000)
Village Manager - Village of Hazel Crest, IL (pop. 15,000)
City Administrator - Austin, MN (pop. 22,000)
City Manager - Robbinsdale, MN (pop. 15,000)
City Administrator - Becker, MN (pop. 1,000)
City Administrator - Arden Hills, MN (pop. 10,000)
City Administrator - Sandstone, MN (pop. 2,000)
County Administrator - Chisago County, MN
City Manager - Prior Lake, MN (pop. 12,000)
City Administrator - Luverne, MN (pop. 4,400)
City Manager - Columbia Heights, MN (pop. 19,000)
City Manager - Webster City, IA (pop. 8,600)
City Coordinator - Minneapolis, MN (pop 370,000)
City Administrator - Pipestone, MN (4,500)
City Administrator - Marshall, MN (pop. 12,000)
City Administrator - Oak Park Heights, MN (pop. 3,700)
City Administrator - Rosemount, MN (pop. 10,000)
City Manager - St Anthony, MN (pop. 8,000)
City Manager - Carroll, IA (pop. 8,000)
City Administrator - Savage, MN (pop. 12,000)
City Manager - Sheldon, IA (pop. 5,000)
City Administrator - Emmetsburg, IA (pop. 4,000)
'\ County Coordinator - Benton County, MN (pop. 30,000)
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City Manager - Mankato, MN (pop. 31,500)
/ City Administrator - North Mankato, MN (pop. 11,000)
City Manager - Robbinsdale, MN (pop. 14,000)
City Administrator - Worthington, MN (pop. 10,000)
City Administrator - Farmington, MN (pop. 6,870)
City Administrator - Mounds View, MN (pop. 12,600)
Clerk/Administrator - Centervi1le, MN (pop. 2,000)
County Administrator, St. Louis County, MN (pop. 198,000)
City Administrator - Northfield, MN (pop. 15,200)
City Manager - Columbia Heights, MN (pop. 19,000)
City Manager - Benson, MN (pop. 3,500)
City Manager - Storm Lake, IA (pop. 9,000)
City Manager - West St. Paul, MN (pop. 19,000)
Coordinator - Bryant Neighborhood, Minneapolis
Council Administrator - Red Wing, MN (pop. 15,700)
County Administrator - Rice County, MN - (pop. 56,000)
City Manager - Maquoketa, IA (pop. 6,000)
City Manager - Spencer, IA (pop. 11,600)
City Administrator - Cottage Grove, MN (27,726)
City Administrator - St. Peter, MN (pop. 10,000)
City Administrator - Minnetrista, MN (pop. 3,900)
City Administrator - Mahtomedi, MN (pop. 6,800)
City Manager - Montevideo, MN (pop. 5,500)
City Administrator - Charles City, IA (pop. 8,000)
City Manager - West Liberty, IA (pop. 3,000)
/ City Administrator - Mora, MN (pop. 3,000)
City Administrator - Baxter, MN (pop. 4,800)
City Administrator - Waukee, IA (pop. 3,500)
Clerk/Administrator - St. Joseph, MN (pop. 4,500)
City Administrator - Sauk Rapids, MN (pop. 10,000)
City Administrator - Park Rapids, MN
City Administrator - Dyersvi1le, IA (pop. 3,800)
City Administrator - Fergus Falls, MN (pop. 13,000)
City Manager - Brookings, SD (pop. 18,000)
City Administrator - West Burlington, IA (pop. 3,000)
City Administrator - Wayne, NE (pop. 5,000)
County Administrator - Becker County, MN (pop. 30,000)
City Administrator - Sauk Centre, MN (pop. 3,800)
City Administrator - Mounds View, MN (pop. 12,900)
City Administrator - Shorewood, MN (pop. 7,000)
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Finance Director - Minneapolis, MN
Fire Chief - Centennial Fire District
Police Chief - Orono, MN
Public Works Superintendent - New Hope, MN
Budget Director - Minneapolis, MN
\ Superintendent Wastewater Treatment - Albert Lea, MN
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Fifty South Ninth Avenue
Suite 101
Hopkins, MN 55343
Our Approach To Your Assignment
We propose a step-by-step recruitment and selection process:
1. Development of a Position Profile The Profile describes the basic responsibilities and
duties of the position, reporting relationships, education, and experience necessary for
satisfactory performance. We will meet with Board members, appropriate staff, and others
to discuss the role and responsibility of the position. We will provide a list of questions
for all the participants to consider as we develop the Position Profile. Once a consensus is
reached on the requirements of the position and the qualifications of the ideal candidate, we
will prepare a detailed Position Profile.
2. Location of Candidates We will conduct a comprehensive program to contact sources and
identify suitable candidates. We would use our research staff to identify comparable
organizations from which key individuals can be contacted. Based on the sources available
"\ to us, we will identify specific individuals with established patterns of accomplishment and
,) knowledge. It is usually helpful to announce the position in appropriate professional
journals.
Our interactive Internet site located at: http://Brimeyer.instantinterview.com will be used to
announce the position and for preliminary candidate screening. Candidates may access the
Position Profile to learn more about the position and the region. Clients may access online
resumes of selected candidates who apply via the Internet.
3. Evaluation and ComDarison After our research and sourcing is completed, several
qualified candidates will emerge for evaluation and comparison. Interviews will be
scheduled with the most promising individuals. Depending on the location of the
candidate, the interviews will be either face-to-face or completed through extensive
telephone screening. During this phase we will be able to assess the individual's
qualifications, accomplishments, and suitability for the position. Our in-depth evaluation
and appraisal techniques will cover issues such as work experience, education, professional
development and achievements, career objectives and philosophy.
4, Progress ReDort Following the screening and background investigation we will prepare a
Progress Report. This report will provide specific information on the individual's
education and work history, accomplishments and growth potential, strengths and possible
limitations. We will personally deliver and review these reports with you. On the basis of
,) this review, final candidates will be selected for interviews.
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~ 5. Background Checks Prior to the interviews, we will investigate the backgrounds of the
finalist candidates through reference checks. It is our practice to speak directly with
individuals who are, or have been, in positions to evaluate the candidates' job
performances. We will verify the finalist candidates' credentials through an educational,
criminal, and credit check.
6. Assessment Finalist candidates may be further evaluated through a self-assessment tool.
The DiSC Behavioral Management System is designed to assess the environment in which a
candidate operates most effectively and addresses:
1. Internal motivation
2. Management strategies
3. Identification and management of conflict
You will learn the strengths, weaknesses, and likelihood for success of each final candidate
and gain insight into how to best manage and work effectively with the candidate.
7. Interviewing and Selection We will arrange a schedule of interviews for final candidates.
We will assist in this process to the extent requested by you. Directed by you, we will
assist in the negotiations of employment terms, recommend a compensation package
calculated to attract the preferred candidate, and participate in the final negotiations.
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J 8. Performance Evaluation At your request, we will assist in conducting a performance
evaluation after six months of employment. This will lead to a Work Program to be
utilized over a 18-24 month timeframe.
GUARANTEE
The Brimeyer Group offers an 18-month guarantee to clients who utilize our complete process.
Should the client determine it necessary to terminate the candidate due to failure to adequately
perform the duties as specified in the Position Profile, we will refill the position for expenses
only.
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Public Works Director/City Engineer - Savage, MN
~ Finance Director - Austin, MN
City Engineer - Minnetonka, MN
Community Development Director - St. Louis Park, MN
Public Works Director/Engineer - St. Louis Park, MN
Community Development Director - Fairmont, MN
Community Development Director - Rosemount, MN
City Engineer/Director of Public Works - Marshall, MN
Community Development Director - Northfield, MN
Economic Development Director - Elk River, MN
County Economic Develoment Director - Becker County, MN
Principal Planner, Minnetonka, MN
General Manager, Utilities Commission, Elk River, MN
Community Development Director - Farmington, MN
Communications Director - Minneapolis, MN
Director of Property, Records, and Revenue - Ramsey County, MN
Assessor - Freeborn County, MN
Police Chief - Stillwater, MN
Appraiser - Minnetonka, MN
Manager of Planning and Economic Development - Worthington, MN
County Engineer - Chisago County
Manager of Public Services - Baxter, MN
Director of Public Safety - Minnetonka, MN
Director of Planning - Elk River
, Assistant Director of Economic Development - Elk River
~ I Park Superintendent - Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, MN
Police Chief - Mounds View, MN
Police Chief - Eagan, MN
City Engineer - Fairmont, MN
Police Chief - Hopkins, MN
Police Chief - Sauk Rapids, MN
Police Chief - Crystal, MN
Police Chief - Grand Rapids, MN
Police Chief - Faribault, MN
NON-PROFIT
Executive Director - Urban Concerns Workshops
Executive Director - Minnesota State Council on Disability
Executive Director - Local Government Information Systems
Manager, LRT Development - Regional Transit Board - Twin Cities
Executive Director - Cold Weather Resource Center
Executive Director - Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association
Executive Director - North Suburban Cable Commission and Access Corp.
Executive Director - League of Minnesota Cities
Executive Director - Family Violence Network
Executive Director - Southwest Minnesota Initiative Fund
/ Executive Director - PossAbilities of Southern Minnesota
, Executive Director - Metropolitan Library Services Agency
Executive Director - Blue Earth Economic Development Authority
Executive Director - St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Executive Director - East Central Solid Waste Commission
District Administrator - Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
Library Director - Carver County
Center Administrator - Consolidated Public Safety Answering Point
Director of Finance and Administration - Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water Assoc.
President/CEO - Sheriffs Youth Programs of Minnesota
PRIVATE SECTOR
COO - sporting goods manufacturer
Senior Account Manager - government leasing corporation
Director, Sales and Marketing and Production Manager - optical lens company
Senior Design Engineer and Production Manager - sign manufacturing company
Transportation Engineer - engineering consulting firm
Urban Planner - engineering consulting firm
Senior Engineer - engineering consulting firm
Manager of Administrative Services - architectural firm
Senior Associate - engineering consulting firm
Electrical Engineer - industrial engineering firm
Marketing Manager - architectural firm
) Marketing Coordinator - architectural firm
Senior Transportation Engineer - engineering consulting firm
General Manager - Minnesota Valley Country Club
Water Resources Engineer - environmental consulting and engineering firm
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