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City council special study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
June 5, 2021
The meeting convened at 8:40 a.m. at the Westwood Nature Center.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Lynette Dumalag, Rachel Harris,
Larry Kraft, Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: none
Staff present: Interim Deputy City Manager (Ms. Walsh) and Interim Human Resources Officer
(Ms. Timpone)
Guests: GovHR Executive Search Consultant (Ms. Stevens), City Manager Finalist Candidates
(Mr. Dahl, Ms. Keller, and Ms. Olson)
1. Preparation for city manager interviews
Ms. Timpone and Ms. Stevens presented an overview of the interview schedule and a guide for
asking effective, structured, and follow up interview questions.
2. Jeff Dahl interview
Finalist Jeff Dahl was interviewed by the city council. Mr. Dahl answered the council’s
structured interview questions based on his background and experience as the city manager in
Wayzata, MN.
3. Kim Keller interview
Finalist Kim Keller was interviewed by the city council. Ms. Keller answered the council’s
structured interview questions based on her background and experience as the director of
regulatory services for the City of Minneapolis.
The council recessed for lunch from 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
4. Rebecca Olson interview
Finalist Rebecca Olson was interviewed by the city council. Ms. Olson answered the council’s
structured interview questions based on her background and experience as the assistant city
manager in Roseville, MN.
5. Discussion of candidates
Ms. Stevens presented feedback gathered from staff and stakeholder panel interviews that
were held on Friday, June 4, 2021 which included perceived strength areas and possible
opportunities for development. Council provided their initial feedback on each candidate and
tabled further discussion until the next special study session, scheduled for Monday, June 7,
2021.
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The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
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