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Crookston to name Darren interim city administrator; council agrees to match outgoing salary, to post search through League of Minnesota Cities

Crookston City Council · August 26, 2025
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Summary

Council consensus named Darren as interim city administrator and agreed to match the outgoing administrator's salary; members also agreed to post the permanent position through the League of Minnesota Cities and to consider search firms if the pool is insufficient. Salary range discussion ($1.40 to $1.60 stated in transcript) and a recommended 30-day posting were discussed.

Council members agreed in discussion to have Darren serve as the interim city administrator while the city conducts a search for a permanent replacement. The mayor and other council members cited Darren's background with the city and noted Chief Selzler's experience as a qualified leader to help cover responsibilities during the transition.

The mayor said, "Chief Selzler has full qualifications to fill the interim slot," noting the chief's long service with the city and administrative…

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