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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/11/1987CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota September 11, 1987 Minutes of the special meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held September 11th, 1987, at 3:00 o'clock p.m. at City Hall pursuant to due call and notice thereof. PRESENT: Mayor Branning; Councilmembers Goodwin, Holton, Humphrey and Savanickw ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Sheldon, City Engineer Gordon, Finance Director Ballenger, Personnel Director Boland, Recreation Services Manager Johnson, City Planner Kelley, Assistant Administrator Lawell, and Police Chief Rivers. Mayor Branning called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and announced the purpose of the meeting is to select a new City Administrator. He said four individuals have been interviewed by the Council and he asked the City Attorney to review procedures for the Council to follow in making its decision. Mr. Sheldon said the Council can hold its discussion without a nomination on the floor. When discussion is completed, nominations can be opened and roll call nominations taken. The Mayor also said any action would be subject to terms and conditions of a contract and acceptance. He then called roll for comments. Councilmember Humphrey thanked Mr. Law for selecting four outstanding, very qualified, candidates and said his preference would be the "gentleman from the east". Councilmember Savanick said she was also impressed with the professional level of all the candidates and concurred with Councilmember Humphrey. Councilmembers Holton and Goodwin also concurred. Mayor Branning said he agreed also and closed discussion. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, to open nominations for the position of City Administrator. Roll call vote was taken. Humphrey - Aye, Savanick - Aye, Holton - Aye, Goodwin - Aye, Branning - Aye. Motion Passed. OPEN NOMINATIONS APPOINT MELENA ADMINISTRATOR MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Holton, appointing Thomas M. Melena to the position of City Administrator subject to terms and conditions of a contract and acceptance. Councilmember Humphrey reviewed Mr. Melena's qualifications and said he is currently Town Manager of Salem, New Hampshire. Roll call vote was taken on the motion. Humphrey - Aye, Savanick Aye, Holton ~ Aye, Goodwin - Aye, Branning - Aye. Motion Passed. Mayor Branning said a call was being placed to Mr. Melena who would be arriving at the meeting shortly and the Council recessed until 3:38 p.m. when he arrived with his wife, Linda, and Loren Law. The Mayor asked Mr. Melena if he would accept the appointment and he said yes he would. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Daketa County, Minnesota September 11, 1987 Page 2 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Holton, authorizing Mayor Branning, Councilmember Goodwin and the City Attorney to meet with Mr. Melena and prepare an employment agreement to be brought back to the Council for approval September 24, 1987. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 o'clock p.m.