010323 City Council Special Meeting Packet
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
7:00 p.m.
New Hope City Hall
4401 Xylon Avenue North
Northwood Conference Room
Mayor Kathi Hemken
Council Member John Elder
Council Member Andy Hoffe
Council Member Michael Isenberg
Council Member Jonathan London
1. CALL TO ORDER – January 3, 2023
2. ROLL CALL
11. UNFINISHED & ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
11.1 Continued discussion regarding options for the City Council to consider in filling the
city manager vacancy
11.2 Discuss communication with media
12. OTHER BUSINESS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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Request for Action
January 3, 2023
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Rich Johnson, Director of HR/Admin Services
Agenda Title
Continued discussion regarding options for the City Council to consider in filling the city manager vacancy
Requested Action
Staff requests the City Council review, consider, and provide direction on how it would like to proceed in
filling the vacancy following former City Manager, Kirk McDonald’s retirement.
Background
At the March 7, 2022 work session, the City Council met with two recruitment firms to learn about their
processes of recruiting for a city manager. At the same work session, the City Council interviewed two
internal candidates and agreed to appoint Tim Hoyt as Acting City Manager for a trial period (June 2 to
December 1, 2022).
At the March 28 council meeting, Resolution No. 2022‐37 was adopted appointing Tim Hoyt as Acting City
Manager for a six‐month trial period (June 2 – December 1, 2022). Subsequently, on April 25, 2022, Resolution
No. 2022‐54 was adopted approving a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the conditions for Hoyt to
serve as Director of Police and Acting City Manager for the six‐month trial period (June 2 – December 1,
2022).
At the November 21, 2022 work session the City Council agreed to extend the above‐mentioned MOU which
was set to expire on December 1, 2022 for two additional months. The MOU will now expire February 1, 2023.
At the December 19, 2022 work session the City Council indicated their interest in seeking public input of the
pros and cons of implementing a dual role (City Manager/Police Chief) position.
Discussion
Acting City Manager Tim Hoyt has decided not to pursue the role of City Manager. Chief Hoyt and staff
would like to have dialogue on what steps could be taken next to fill the role of retired City Manager
McDonald including utilizing a recruitment firm.
Agenda Section
Unfinished & Org
Business
Item Number
11.1
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Request for Action
January 3, 2023
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Agenda Title
Discuss communication with media
Requested Action
Staff would like to update Council regarding handling of inquiries from the media.
Background
In light of recent media coverage, staff would like to remind Council to direct all inquiries from the media to
Beth Kramer, communications coordinator, at 763‐531‐5103. The communications coordinator will coordinate
with city leadership and the mayor to designate a spokesperson and appropriate response(s).
Agenda Section
Unfinished & Org
Business
Item Number
11.2