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Council approves hire of Tom Reinant as assistant city administrator
Summary
Council approved staff's recommendation to hire Tom Reinant as Lindstrom's assistant city administrator at a starting hourly wage of $46.48, subject to a background check and a six-month training period; start date targeted for Jan. 20, 2026.
Council voted to approve staff's recommendation to hire Tom Reinant as the city's assistant city administrator. Dan described a competitive process with 54 applicants and multiple interview rounds; staff extended a conditional offer contingent on council approval and a criminal background check.
The conditional offer carries a starting wage of $46.48 per hour and a proposed official start date of Jan. 20, 2026 (staff noted Jan. 19 would fall on Martin Luther King Day). Dan and other council members emphasized high expectations and a six-month training period in personnel policy. The motion to recommend approval passed unanimously.
