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Charleston hires Michael Radke as public works director; staff report on cemetery, roads and equipment
Summary
The council offered Michael Radke the public works director position (start June 15, 2026). Staff reported cemetery mowing, a 200-tree donation, road shoulder work and a sold Toro mower; the snowplow remains unsold.
The Charleston Town Council on June 4 voted to hire Michael (Mike) Radke as the town's Public Works Director following a search that attracted nine applicants and produced three finalists. Mayor Doug Clements said Radke accepted the position and will begin full time on June 15, 2026; Don Sant moved to hire Radke and Jim Brown seconded.
Staff updates included: cemetery mowing scheduled for the week and a donation from Binggeli Rock of about 200 trees; most road shouldering work is complete with corner repairs planned and a triangular section toward the cemetery slated for repair with cost-sharing from Binggeli or Staker Parsons; the Toro mower has been sold while the snowplow received no offers and will be relisted closer to winter.
Council approved the hiring and accepted the staff updates; onboarding tasks were assigned to Public Works and the Clerk for personnel records.
