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Glendale reappoints Timothy Christen as city forester; council notes statutory requirement
Summary
The Glendale Common Council reappointed Timothy Christen as city forester; council members said the appointment is required by ordinance and tied to state statute.
The Common Council of the City of Glendale unanimously reappointed Timothy Christen to the position of city forester at its annual reorganization meeting.
The mayor said the city is required to have a city forester by ordinance and that the requirement flows from a state statute. Council members confirmed Christen is already an employee of the city and that last year was his first year serving as city forester after the city moved away from a contractual arrangement. The council noted Christen is a certified forester in Wisconsin and that the city has supported his ongoing training.
A motion to approve the appointment carried by voice vote. Council members praised Christen’s responsiveness to residents in anecdotal remarks but did not discuss changes to the job description or compensation.
The mayor asked staff to place any questions about the forester role on a future committee agenda if council members want to explore changes.
