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Mr. Taylor commented the plan and process requires due diligence to find a professional <br /> City Manager who understands the dynamics, goals and objectives for prosperity of the city. <br /> This will be, approximately, a four -month process. Mr. Taylor informed that a position profile <br /> will be prepared for Council approval. SGR will market the community to professionals and <br /> welcomes citizen input if Council desires. After the profile is approved by Council, SGR will <br /> require a thirty -day recruitment period. <br /> Mr. Taylor informed that as consultants with expertise in local government and as City <br /> Managers, the applications will be scored and critiqued; and the information will be provided <br /> to Council for choosing the most qualified City Manager. Mr. Taylor advised Council that <br /> SGR does not have any preconceived notions and will not force candidates on Council. <br /> SGR will conduct criminal and civil backgrounds, media searches and confirm references <br /> after Council has finalists. <br /> Mayor Rigby asked Mr. Taylor to speak about the two -year guarantee offered by SGR. Mr. <br /> Taylor advised if Council is not pleased with the City Manager selected, SGR will conduct <br /> another search within a two -year period with no additional cost to the City. <br /> Councilmember Engelken questioned if a behavioral type of interview will be conducted on <br /> the candidates. Mr. Taylor responded yes, a behavior interview takes approximately two and <br /> half hours with a twenty -nine question essay for the written portion. <br /> Councilmember Martin questioned if the City of La Porte salary range was acceptable for <br /> the City Manager position. Mr. Taylor responded he does not know the salary range. <br /> Mr. Taylor also stated that if an applicant withdraws their application for any reason, Council <br /> will be notified. SGR will determine why the withdrawal. SGR dies not want the city judged <br /> on a perception that is not accurate. <br /> Councilmember Clausen commented he would like to see a City Manager with high <br /> integrity, a high level of experience in all departments and city services, ability to work with <br /> other entities and provide vision to move the city forward. <br /> Mayor Rigby added accountability is most important to him. A City Manager has to have <br /> integrity and be trustworthy to move the city forward. <br /> Councilmember Zemanek requested Mr. Taylor explain the differences in a Candidate's <br /> perception of nine Councilmembers versus five or seven Councilmembers. Mr. Taylor <br /> responded that the perception is the more voices there are could create more difficulties <br /> with Councilmembers moving in different directions. <br /> Councilmember Engelken requested the information from references be passed along to <br /> Council. <br /> Councilmember Martin added communication is the key for a City Manager regardless of <br /> the number of Councilmembers. <br /> 4. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community <br /> members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual <br /> information or existing policies — Councilmembers Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, <br /> Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski and Mayor Rigby. <br /> Mayor Rigby and Councilmembers Engelken, Clausen and Martin thanked everyone for coming out <br /> to attend the meeting. <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> January 4, 2012, Special City Council Meeting Minutes <br />