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City Council Meeting Minutes December 6, 2017 Page 7 of 20 been very well received so that employees have a broad perspective of the city. I encourage employee appreciation events. We want to thank families as well and recognize the jobs in the community impact family life. What creative solutions would you bring for difficult issues like the vacant Sam's site? This has been a community issue for some time; I heard from a lot of citizens about this. The challenge is you won't get another big box user for more than a short term use. How you repurpose that property with have long term affect in retail trends. You must ensure the city has strong ongoing dialogue with the property owner. There is no magic solution. I would approach this with collaboration with the adjoining properties; ask the community how they want to reposition the property and how can it be developed to backfill lost revenue to benefit the community long term. Tell us about how you have or would implement a policy that didn't align with either the staff recommendation or your personal beliefs. As a professional manager I strive to set aside my personal beliefs unless what is directed is illegal. I strive to set aside personal politics; it is my job to be independent. If the staff recommendation is different than council direction, the ultimate decision is from the governing body and it is staff's job is to take that forward; staff then has to alter their approach to it. Elected officials set the direction and staff is obligated to carry that policy forward In Louisville, the City Manager is engaged in day-to-day operations Tell us how you manage day-to-day issues and internal operations I view my role as the city manager to being the coach and leading leadership to the team I rely on directors to be responsible and be the subject area experts I don't micromanage; ultimately the supervision is the director's responsibibty. I give leeway to staff provided things they are pursuing tie back to vision and strategic plan. The vision plan comes from the council and the community and it is staff that moves it forward. Tell us how you would engage staff to keep morale and productivity high and help departments work together as a team Ensure employees have a clear understanding of what their role is in the community and how does that tie to the vision plan. Set clear expectations. Metrics and performance measures should not be punishing but should be used to track performance. I run an efficient city in Rio Rancho and the employees have pride they provide a high level of service. Give tools they need to provide services. I also see the role of the city manager to be an advocate for employees. I remind the governing body that the good employees have the ability to go elsewhere. I know where we are in the employment market and what it costs to fairly compensate employees. Employees need to feel appreciated and have ownership of the organization.