CCM 03/29/2013 SPECIAL
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
MARCH 29, 2013
The Special Fridley City Council meeting was called to order at 4:34 p.m.
Members in Attendance: Mayor Scott Lund
Councilmember-at-Large Bob Barnette
Councilmember Ward 1 James Saefke
Councilmember Ward 2 Dolores Varichak
Councilmember Ward 3 Ann Bolkcom
Others in Attendance: Darcy Erickson, City Attorney
Deb Skogen, City Clerk
City Attorney Darcy Erickson asked those in attendance that if a name is mentioned prior to
becoming a finalist that they not record the name, as names do not become public information
until the a list of finalists is moved and approved by the Council.
Councilmember Bolkcom MOVED and Councilmember Saefke seconded a motion to approve
the agenda for the Special meeting as published on the web site and posted. Upon a voice
vote, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed.
Councilmember Bolkcom MOVED and Councilmember Saefke seconded a motion requesting
the information received via e-mail on March 26, 213, pertaining to candidate 1 become part of
documentation record. Upon a voice vote, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed.
Councilmember Bolkcom MOVED and Councilmember Saefke seconded a motion naming 9
finalists for the city manager position to be interviewed by the City Council based on the
matrix provided by Consultant Slavin, with candidate number 4 being omitted from the list.
Upon a voice vote the vote was unanimous and the motion passed.
The finalists for the interview process were named in alphabetical order:
Paul Bolin
Michael Ericson
Matt Fulton
Brian Heck
Scott Hickok
Darin Nelson
James Payne
Patrick Wussow
Wally Wysopal
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Councilmember Bolkcom MOVED and Councilmember Varichak seconded a motion to
schedule the City Council special meetings to interview the candidates on the following dates
and times:
Friday, April 5, 2013 4:30 pm
Saturday, April 6, 2013 8:00 pm
Sunday, April 7, 2013 12:30 pm
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked for a point of clarification from City Attorney Erickson about
the role of the public.
City Attorney Erickson said that the meeting is open to the public, however there will be no
input or questions from the public.
The Council discussed the process. They will meet prior to the first interview to select the
final questions and how the questions will be asked.
Councilmember Barnette MOVED and Councilmember Saefke seconded a motion to adjourn
the meeting. Upon a voice vote, the vote was unanimous and the motion passed. The meeting
was adjourned at 4:56 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Debra A Skogen Scott J. Lund
City Clerk Mayor