City Council Agenda Packet 09-13-1999 Special
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AGENDA
SPECIAL CLOSED MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, September 13,1999 - 5 p.m.
Mayor:
Roger Belsaas
Council Members: Roger Carlson, Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf and Bruce Thielen
1. Call to Order
2. Conduct performance review and evaluation of City Administrator
3. Adjourn
NOTE: Attached to the agenda is a performance review document. This is one that had been
submitted previously to the Council and we are including it now just in case you may have
misplaced the earlier copy.
Although this is a closed meeting, a summary of the of the action of the closed meeting must be
included in the next open meeting so the Council may wish to designate someone to take notes
and prepare the summary.
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Minn. StaL 5 471.705, subeL
Id(a).
Minn. Stat.!i 471.705, subd.
Id(e).
Minn. StaL!i 471.705. subd.
Id(d). For a complete discussion
of this process, see "Employee
Discipline and the Open
Meeting Law," Mi~sota
Cities. September 1997, page
41.
Minn. StaL!i 471.705. subd.
Id(e).
Northwest Publications. Inc. v.
City olSt. Paul. 435 N.W.2d 64
(Minn. App. 1989).
Minn. StaL 5 471.705. subeL Ie.
Minn. StaL 5 471.705. subd.
le(e).
CHAPTER 7
· Educational, health, medical, welfare, or mental health data that are not
public data.
Data that are not public data may be discussed at an open meeting without
liability or penalty if the disclosure relates to a matter within the scope of
the public body's authority and is reasonably necessary to conduct the
business or agenda item before the public body. The public body, however,
should make reasonable efforts to protect the data from disclosure. Data
discussed at an open meeting retain their original classification, however, a
record of the meeting shall be public.
Misconduct allegations or charges
Second, a public body must close one or more meetings for "preliminary
consideration" of allegations or charges of misconduct against an
individual subject to its authority. If the members conclude that discipline
of any nature may be warranted, further meetings or hearings relating to the
specific charges or allegations and held after that conclusion is reached
must be open. A meeting must also be open at the request of the individual
who is the subject of the meeting.
Performance evaluations
Third, a public body may close a meeting to evaluate the performance of an
individual who is subject to its authority. The public body must identify the
individual to be evaluated prior to closing the 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.
AttorneYMcllent privilege
Fourth, a meeting may be closed if permitted by the attorney-client
privilege. For example, a council may close a meeting to discuss pending or
threatened litigation. The city may not abuse this privilege to suppress
public obsel'Vation of the decision-making process. It does not extend to the
governing body's request for general legal advice or opinion.
Before closing a meeting, the public body must state on the record the
specific grounds that permit the meeting to be closed, and describe the
subject to be discussed.
The notice requirements that apply to open meetings also apply to closed
meetings. Therefore, open meetings that the council closes after calling
them, need no special notice. But special and emergency meetings that the
council intends to close, must be properly noticed.
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APPRAISAL OF PERFORMANCE
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Three ratiDa symbols are used to mab the ---.-u u follows:
E - Exceeds F~tiODS (perfonaance has been Uxnre reascmable expectadou.)
M - Meets ExpedatiODS (Performmce has attaiDed a level of reascmable expec:ta1:i0JlS.)
B - Below EzpedatioDS (Performaace has been below .rasouable ezp-+-"OJIS )
Please place a check mark
for the rating you feel most
appropriate in each category
City Manager
Performance Evaluation
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for office use
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A. POLICY
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Understands the difference between policy
and administration
Assists in policy formulation without
exerting undue influence
Provides sound advice on policy matters
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Carries out adopted policy effectively.
faithfully and in a timely manner
COMMENTS
B. PLANNING
.j'> 0 1. Plans. organizes and supervises
, implementation of on-going City programs
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C. AGENDAS
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Prepares a sound agenda
Balances work flow from meeting to
meeting as much as possible
Prepares agendas that focus on pollcy-
making issues while keeping unnecessary
administrative matters off
Provides adequate baCk-up material
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COMMENTS
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City Manager
Performance Evaluation
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~i~~~1;~;~~ 1. Provides reports in a comprehensive and
understandable manner
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making sound policy decisions
O. REPORTING
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E. FISCAL MANAGEMENT
1. Presents realistic budget
2. Seeks efficiency and economy in all
programs
3. Presents budget in an understandable
fashion
4. Keeps City Council informed on fiscal
matters
5. Administers the budget within adopted
limits
6. Instills in department heads and employees
a sense of efficiency and economy
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COMMENTS
~'~;' ,0 :..In 1. Demonstrates ability to recruit and retain
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{~~:7,:.,:.Q ~ ...... 2. Develops teamwork and cooperation
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:-I...:.."n". 0 o' 5. Effectively represents city interests in
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F. PERSONNEL
eMMENTS
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COMMENTS
City Manager
Performance Evaluation
G. COUNCIL RELATIONS
Assists Council members in resolving
problems administratively to avoid
unnecessary action at meetings
Deals with Council as a whole on policy
issues
Demonstrates impartiality and maintains
appropriate relationships with individual
Council members
Is.receptive to constructive criticism and
advice
5. RespOnds promptly to Council's inquiries
6. Maintains a balance between frankness
and diplomacy
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H. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
0 1. Maintains good cooperative relations with:
0 .' ., a. Municipalities and School District
0 b. State and Federal agencies
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I".: 0 d. Agencies contracting with or supported by
the City
COMMENTS
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I. COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1. Viewed by the community as a person of
high integrity, ability and devotion to the city
Handles citizen's questions and/or
.~I. complaints promptly and effectively
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;..,:..:,,0 4. Maintains good relations with the media;
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9. 6. Creates a feeling of respect for City
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COMMENTS
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appropriate in each category
City Manager
Performance Evaluation
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~~::~~. 0 w,'-,_, 1. Well-respected by fellow managers
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organizations
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high integrity , ability and devotion to the city
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affecting the management field
:.\!\~'''_.:O .~,;:~,: . 5. Strives to continue professional growth
J. PROFESSIONAL REPUTAnON
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;';""'" 0 -" 1. Controls emotions effectively in difficult
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0 4. Has positive attitude
0 5. Demonstrates personal honesty and
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0 6. Seeks to improve own Skills/knowledge
0 7. Completes work in an acceptable time
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K. PERSONAL TRAITS
COMMENTS
During the coming year, what can the City Manager take the greatest pride in? What do you feel are his strongest
points and his finest accomplishments this year?
\Nhat areas do you feel most need improvement? Why? Do you have any constructive. positive ideas how the
. Manager can improve these areas?
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City Manager
Performance Evaluation
Addendum
Please feel free to make additional comments or identIfy concerns you may have
in areas not covered by this evaluation:
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