HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-12/11/2004-RegularDecember 11, 2004
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Adjourned Meeting - 8:00 a.m.
An adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Saturday, December
11, 2004, at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll Call was
answered by the following Councilmembers: Bertschy, Martinez, Hamrick, Kastein, Roy, Tharp, and
Weitkunat.
Staff Members Present: Jones, Roy
Each of the five City Manager candidates (Darin Atteberry, Lee Evert, Michael Conduff, Pasquale
"Pat" DiGiovanni, and Frank Ragan) were interviewed by Council.
Executive Session Authorized
Councilmember Bertschy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Weitkunat, to go into
Executive Session under Subsections 2-31(a)(1)(a) and 2-31(a)(2) of the City Code to consider
personnel matters related to the hiring and appointment of the City Manager and to discuss related
legal issues. Yeas: Councilmembers Kastein, Roy, Tharp, Weitkunat, Bertschy, Martinez, and
Hamrick. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Council reconvened at 2:40 p.m.
Councilmember Bertschy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Weitkunat, to direct City
Attorney Steve Roy and Bob Slavin to negotiate a contract with Darin Atteberry and present the
contract to Council on December 21, 2004. Yeas: Councilmembers Roy, Tharp, Weitkunat,
Bertschy, Martinez, Hamrick, and Kastein. Nays: None.
Councilmember Kastein agreeed with the motion adding that Darin has shined throughout the
process as well as a couple other candidates. Mr. Kastein stated the City needs the relational skills
possessed by Mr. Atteberry, although he does lack some experience and has some work to do.
Councilmember Bertschy stated the process had been good up to this point and there was an
excellent pool of candidates.
Councilmember Weitkunat supported the motion and noted each candidate had commented that the
process was clear, fair, and open. She added that Mr. Atteberry has the communication and relational
skills and ability to lead the community. He also exhibits a true love of the community and Colorado.
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Councilmember Roy stated appreciation to Diane Jones, Rick DeLaCastro, and Bob Slavin as well
as the citizen panel, ELT, and the employee group. He encouraged Steve Roy and Bob Slavin to go
forward with negotiations.
Councilmember Tharp stated she was looking for more experience from Mr. Atteberry but that he
did have good relationship skills.
Mayor Martinez stated this was a very good process with a great deal of public exposure.
Adjournment
Councilmember Bertschy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hamrick, to adjourn the
meeting to 6:00 p.m. on December 14, 2004 for the purpose of conducting an executive session
under Section 2-31(a)(1)(a) of the City Code to consider personnel matters related to the hiring and
appointment of the City Manager. Yeas: Councilmembers Roy, Tharp, Weitkunat, Bertschy,
Martinez, Hamrick, and Kastein. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Mayor
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