04-25-22 CC WS MinutesCITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2022 5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
Mayor Labadie called the meeting to order at 5:02 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Present. Mayor Labadie; Councilmembers Johnson, Labadie, Siakel, Gorham, and Callies;
City Administrator Lerud
B. Review Agenda
Johnson moved, Siakel seconded, approving the agenda as presented. Motion passed 5/0.
2. INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR INTERVIEWS
Mayor Labadie explained that there were two candidates who have been called forward for
interviews with the Council, the first interview will be conducted with Shirley Slater Schulte.
Councilmember Callies disclosed that in the past, she had a personal and professional
relationship with Ms. Schulte and some of her family members but had not had contact with her
for about ten years.
Mayor Labadie asked if Councilmember Callies felt that this past relationship would hinder her
judgement regarding this decision.
Councilmember Callies stated that she did not think it would make her impartial or hinder her
judgement in a decision regarding the interim City Administration position.
The Council discussed the format details of the interview and determined that City Administrator
Lerud would ask the initial questions, with Council asking follow-up questions, if desired.
Councilmember Siakel stated that it should also be known that these two candidates were
selected and screened by Mayor Labadie.
Mayor Labadie explained that she had been given a list of individuals interested in interim City
Administrator positions by the League of Minnesota Cities. She stated that she contacted
numerous candidates and then she selected two individuals to proceed with the full interview
process with the Council.
City Administrator Lerud and the Council asked a series of questions of Ms. Schulte.
Ms. Schulte answered questions and shared a bit of information on her background and
experience, including how she has handled difficult situations with residents and her familiarity
with joint powers agreements.
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Mayor Labadie recessed the Work Session at 5:40 p.m. and reconvened at 5:48 p.m.
City Administrator Lerud and the Council asked a series of questions of Edward Shukle, Jr.
Mr. Shukle answered the questions and shared information on his background and experience,
including how he has handled difficult situations in the various cities he has worked.
The Council discussed their thoughts and opinions regarding the two candidates who interviewed
for the Interim City Administrator position.
Following discussion, there was consensus to offer the Interim City Administrator position
to Mr. Shukle and if an agreement cannot be reached with Mr. Shukle to offer the position
to Ms. Schulte.
3. ADJOURN
Johnson moved, Gorham seconded, Adjourning the City Council Work Session Meeting of
April 25, 2022, at 6:37 P.M. Motion passed 5/0.
ATTEST:
Jet&ifer gabadie, Mayor
Sandie Thone, City Clerk