Council reviews city manager evaluation plan and scoring; asks for comment by Dec. 31

Dec 16, 2025

Council reviewed a proposed annual city manager evaluation process based on ICMA best practices. Members debated scoring labels (exceeds/fully effective/developing/needs improvement/does not meet) and set a timeline for written input and executive-session review in January.

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The council discussed a proposed city manager evaluation process that would use separate surveys for council, department heads and a manager self-evaluation, drawing from ICMA and other municipal best practices. The Chair said the goal is to create a repeatable annual process; staff proposed a timeline for comment, compilation by HR, and an executive-session review in January.

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