HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 01/02/2019 - DISTRICT 1 COUNCILMEMBER INTERVIEWSDATE:
STAFF:
January 2, 2019
Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk
Carrie Daggett, City Attorney
WORK SESSION ITEM
City Council
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
District 1 Councilmember Interviews.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to provide Council with the information needed to conduct interviews for the District 1
Council vacancy. The applicants will be interviewed in the following order:
1. E. John Clarke
2. Jerry Gavaldon
3. Danielle Buttke
4. Susan Gutowsky
5. Jessica Hazlett
6. Nathaniel Budd
7. Joseph Somodi III
8. Christopher Staten
9. Richard Cress
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
City Council discussed the process for filling this vacancy at the December 11, 2018 Work Session. The following
describes the agreed upon process and timeline:
December 12, 2018 - Began advertising for the vacancy. This included:
• Launch of a new webpage specific to the vacancy with a spotlight on the City’s home page to highlight
that applications are being accepted.
• Press releases in both the Coloradoan and the Collegian.
• Advertisements in the Coloradoan over the next two weeks.
• Social media outreach.
• Nextdoor post to District 1 residents.
Applications were made available on the website and at the City Clerk’s office at 300 LaPorte Avenue.
December 26, 2018 - Deadline to submit application forms to the City Clerk’s office.
January 2, 2019 - Regular Meeting and Work Session (moved to Wednesday due to the New Year’s Holiday).
The Work Session will include interviews for all candidates. Interview specifics:
• Each applicant will be interviewed individually.
• It is expected that 20 minutes will be allowed per interview; this time may be reduced depending on the
number being interviewed.
o Opening question (Mayor) - 1-2 minutes.
o Council questions - 16-18 minutes.
▪ One question per Councilmember (more if time allows).
▪ Should be a follow-up or a clarification of information provided in the application.
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o Closing statement (Applicant) - 1-2 minutes.
• Candidates will not be sequestered.
The City Clerk’s office received nine applications. (Attached) The order for the applicant interviews is as follows:
1. E. John Clarke
2. Jerry Gavaldon
3. Danielle Buttke
4. Susan Gutowsky
5. Jessica Hazlett
6. Nathaniel Budd
7. Joseph Somodi III
8. Christopher Staten
9. Richard Cress
January 15, 2019 - Regular Council Meeting
• Section process and Resolution making appointment.
o Public input will be accepted as is normally done for items.
o Council will make motions and vote to determine final applicant.
January 22, 2019 - Adjourned Council Meeting and Work Session
• Oath of office will be administered to the new appointee.
ATTACHMENTS
1. E John Clark (PDF)
2. Jerry Gavaldon (PDF)
3. Danielle Buttke (PDF)
4. Susan Gutowsky (PDF)
5. Jessica Hazlett (PDF)
6. Nathaniel Budd (PDF)
7. Joseph Somodi III (PDF)
8. Christopher Staten (PDF)
9. Richard Cress (PDF)