City Council Agenda and Packet 2007 06 07-08 City Manager Interviews

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CITY OF LOUISVillE. CITY MANAGER possible amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan. Continued Financial Stability Louisville, like many Colorado cities, continues to face limited revenue growth to keep pace with the cost of doing business and providing quality services that citizens have grown to expect. The City Council remains concerned about the City's ability to maintain the current level of public services over the long-term as they have used one time dollars to bridge funding gaps in the last several budgets. The new City Manager will be expected to assure the financial stability of the City through active comprehensive long-term financial planning and management. The new City Manager will also make recommendations regarding strategies that will maintalin a strong financial foundation for the City. ~ Future re-development of the 400 acre property owned by Sun Microsystems who recently decided to close the majority of the Louisville campus and consolidate their operations. ~ The City has identified an urban renewal area located east of the railroad tracks and adjacent to the downtown. The City and citizenry will need to work closely with potential applicants to ensure that redevelopment proposals are consistent with the character of the downtown and that changes reflect Louisville's community vision. Economic Development The City of Louisville actively participates in economic development activities tlhrough the BRAD Committee (Business Retl~ntion and Development). The BRAD Committee is a group of Louisville professionals, City Council members, and City staff dedicated to making Louisville a destination for business. Key economic issues facing the Cilty now and into the future include: ~ Historic Downtown Louisville is the heart of the City. 100 year old wooden buildings line Main and Front Streets and are home to restaurants, unique retail, and a variety of professional services. Attention needs to be paid to business retention, cultivating retailers compatible with Louisville, and maintaining the character and improving the appearance of downtown. The future of Historic Downtown includes a station on a commuter train line. that will provide local residents alternative transportation to Denver and Boulder and bring new visitors to Louisville. CANDIDATE PROFILE The desired candidate will be expected to build upon the positive Council relations and integrity that the previous City Manager established in his long tenure with the City. The candidate will be a talented municipal manager and administrative leader who understands all aspects of city government. This person will have excellent delegation skills while holding staff accountable. The City Council is seeking a City Manager who is approachable and encourages open communication based on an environment of trust and integrity. The selected candidate will be able to support policy and legislative decisions by the City Council and provide sound information and ability to articulate issues and options to help them make informed decisions. Candidates should have a proven track record of delivering results, building accountability for staff and creating a positive working environment of teamwork and innovation. The desired candidate will be recognized for building consensus and providing management leadership to the City staff and will not be afraid to make the tough decisions when needed. The successful candidate will be politically astute and demonstrate an Page 4