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City administrator announces resignation; committee recommends Joseph for Ward 1

Crookston City Council · August 19, 2025
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Summary

City administrator Jeff announced he will submit his resignation, saying the move was for family reasons. Separately, the Ways & Means committee reached a consensus to forward candidate Joseph for appointment to the Ward 1 council seat at the next council meeting.

City administrator Jeff informed the council that a contract had been ratified and that he would be submitting his resignation as city administrator, calling the decision "very difficult" but in the best interest of his family. He thanked staff and residents for their support.

Separately, the Ways & Means committee discussed two applicants for the Ward 1 vacancy and, after individual preferences were recorded, reached consensus to forward Joseph (name on applicants list) for recommendation to the full council. Committee members recorded preferences by roll call and the chair said the consensus would be presented to the council for confirmation at the next regular meeting in September.

Why it matters: leadership transitions and appointment recommendations affect administration continuity and council composition; the council will take formal action at the next regular meeting on the Ward 1 recommendation.

What’s next: Jeff said he will submit his resignation in writing; the committee will place the recommendation for Joseph on the next council agenda for final action.