City Council Agenda and Packet 2021 11 19 SP

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June 2004 - January 2010 City of Albert Lea, Minnesota City Manager A Council/Manager type of government, the position reports to a Mayor and six -member City Council. The community has a population of nearly 19,000 residents and has faced significant challenges with losing major employers. The General Fund had a budget of $14.8 million. The City Manager has oversight of 150 full-time employees associated with four organized labor agreements. I became a skilled negotiator, assertive and able to discuss difficult issues. During this time, there was a strong focus on comprehensive planning, downtown revitalization and economic development, while expanding the library and forming a foundation. As City Manager, I was very involved with economic development, fostering internal and external relationships, introducing community -policing practices, financial planning, strategic planning, collective bargaining and significant numbers of public presentations. A new comprehensive plan was developed during my tenure, adopting guiding principles for the organization to follow. Under my leadership, grant writing and support, the community was selected as the first in the nation to become a Blue Zone community, striving to improve the health and longevity of its residents through life style changes. The program continues to thrive ten years later. I actively participated in the Minnesota Design Team visits and Art Space, Inc. promoting reuse of our historic downtown buildings in addition to serving as Chair of KSMQ Public Television and member of the Albert Lea Economic Development Association. July 2000 - June 2004 City of Fort Morgan, Colorado City Superintendent Responsible for the administration of a full -service city with 12,000 residents, 150 employees and a $43 million -dollar budget. Fort Morgan is one of one of only five communities in the state that operate their own gas, electric, water, wastewater and sanitation enterprises in addition to a municipal airport, golf course, cemetery, museum, water park, library, parks, recreation center, and public works and planning departments. The position afforded me the opportunity to be exposed to a myriad of programs and projects and develop into a competent manager and facilitator. The position reported to the Mayor and six -member City Council and worked very closely with other governmental agencies, economic development groups, Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and service clubs. I was able to gain the trust and respect of others by being approachable and accessible and building positive, successful relationships within the region. I served as board member and/or president of Morgan County Lions Club, United Way, Morgan County Early Care and Education, Morgan County Tourism Panel, Retail Committee, Business Development Committee and Governmental Affairs Committees of the Chamber of Commerce, and ex-officio member of the Morgan County Economic Development Corporation. Work History Prior to 2000 is Available if Desired / Other References Available Upon Request