HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-081 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2021/08/02Resolution No. 21-081
Resolution of the
City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
appointing Cynthia S. Walsh as interim city manager
Whereas, City Manager Thomas K. Harmening is retiring from the City of St. Louis Park
effective Aug. 1, 2021, and
Whereas, council has appointed a new city manager, Kimberly R. Keller, effective Aug.
16, 2021; and
Whereas, the city council wishes to appoint an interim city manager during the two-
week transition period in order to conduct business on behal f of the city; and
Whereas, Operations & Recreation Director Cynthia S. Walsh is currently serving as
interim deputy city manager;
Now therefore be it resolved that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park hereby
authorizes the following:
1. Appointment of Cynthia S. Walsh to interim city manager for two weeks effective Aug. 2
– 15, 2021, with all current salary and benefits remaining in place.
2. Understanding that when the interim city manager assignment is complete, she will
resume her role as operations & recreation director and interim deputy city manager
until otherwise determined by the city manager.
3. Cynthia S. Walsh will have full authority as interim city manager to act as city manager
of the City of St. Louis Park with given powers by state statute, city charter, city
ordinance and council resolution.
4. The interim city manager has been conferred full authority to conduct financial
transactions on behalf of the city.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 2, 2021
Cynthia S. Walsh, interim city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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