City Council Agenda and Packet 2021 11 19 SP

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General Qualifications • Over thirty years of continuous experience in management and administration, twenty years in public sector management in three different communities • Honest, ethical and professional behavior with an approachable, progressive attitude • Extremely adaptable, able to shift gears and adjust to a situation or audience as needed • Ability to quickly develop rapport with people and groups • Excellent oral and written communication skills; poised and comfortable with public speaking and presentations to groups of all sizes • Ability to provide clear, concise direction and responses in complex situations • Accomplished in human resource management, facilitation, conflict resolution, and goal setting • Successful with handling citizen complaints and inquiries • Very active in economic development and promoting the community to others • Experience with large-scale restructuring to most effectively meet the mission of the agency • Member of International City Manager's Association (ICMA) since 1993, as well as Colorado City & County Management Association (CCCMA) • Extensive experience with emergency management and disaster preparedness, response and recovery including FEMA, HMGP, HUD, CDBG-DR, EDA and working closely with state and federal agencies. • Oversight of full -service utilities including water, sewer, storm water, electric, gas and sanitation enterprises. Highlights and Accomplishments • Presenting state-wide, nationally and internationally to tell Lyons flood story and share our experience and lessons learned, working with FEMA on their `Just in Time' curriculum • Formulation and adoption of the Lyons Recovery Action Plan, a resident -based plan that guided our extensive flood recovery needs and efforts • Leadership of award -winning projects, including Lyons Comprehensive Plan, American Public Works Association infrastructure project of the year, solar -friendly community, loss prevention management, 2019 MetroVision Award for use of deed -restricted buyout properties, Community resilience award, as well as several park projects • In 2015, received Public Servant of the Year Award from BoCo Strong • Completion of comprehensive plan updates for two communities, master plans for parks and recreation, airport master plans, water and sanitary sewer master plans, storm water and street master plans • Adoption of the Lyons Environmental Sustainability Action Plan that is leading efforts community -wide to bring awareness and programs toward our sustainability goals, as well as the formation of a "Green Committee" to reduce waste and conserve energy in rural areas. • Design and completion of museum/library complex renovations and expansions in three separate communities • Adoption of a progressive Board and Commissions ordinance to re -organize the town's structure to allow for considerable citizen involvement, including those outside of town limits • Successful in obtaining funding for historic preservation and renovation of nationally recognized historic structures, including History Colorado award for the Lyons Depot • Completion of a major swimming pool / water park renovation, receiving state recognition • Developed and oversaw a plan for drought management in Fort Morgan • Involvement with developing wellness programs for employees and their families in two communities, designed to reduce health care costs through preventative measures • Received Citizen Commendation in 2013 from Boulder County Sheriff's Department