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4POf INEUTIUN the tier that works for you Council Worksession November 12, 2014 5:00 pm Present. Mayor Rave Jacobsen Councilmember Gina Bauman Councilmember Brian Strub Councilmember Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Mary Burg Absent: Guests in Attendance: Craig Rapp CLOSED SESSION -- Army Settlement Talks Lotter explained this item would be discussed in Closed Session for attorney - client privilege in accordance with MN Statutes §13D.05 Subd. 3b. City Manager Review — Draft work with Craig_RapV Craig Rapp discussed the evaluation process for City Manager Lotter. He encouraged the Council to view the performance review a conversation between the Council and Lotter, focusing on how the City was operating. He recommended that the Council consider conducting a review of the City Manager on a quarterly basis instead of an annual basis. The Council could then create an after action report based on Lotter's performance. Councilmember Bauman asked if this would be done individually or as a group. Mr. Rapp suggested the evaluation be done collectively as a group. He encouraged the Council also evaluate their day to day interactions with Lotter and provide feedback on his performance outside of the quarterly evaluations. He understood that each of the Councilmembers had a different relationship with Lotter but noted he worked for the Council as a whole. Councilmember Bauman expressed concern with how the City Manager did not have to work for each Councilmember individually, but rather worked for the majority. Mr. Rapp hoped that the City Manager had the professionalism to hear the opinion and feedback of each Councilmember. Councilmember Burg understood that the Council did not always reach a consensus on every issue, but she believed the group worked well together and had the City's best interests in mind. Mayor Jacobsen believed the quarterly operational evaluations would provide the City Manager with valuable input. Mr. Rapp was a firm believer that communication and feedback between the Council and Latter would build the relationship. Councilmember Bauman was in favor of the Council holding several meetings throughout the year without Lotter in attendance to allow for candid Council discussion regarding Lotter's performance. Councilmember Burg recommended this be done the Ise Tuesday of the month on a quarterly basis. Mr. Rapp believed this would assist the Council greatly and would improve the communication between the Council and the City Manager. Councilmember Strub understood there was a need for each Councilmember to have a relevant voice through the evaluation process. Councilmember Burg wanted the Council to have the freedom to evaluate Lotter whenever necessary and to have this made a part of the evaluation system.