06-26-23 CC WS MinutesCITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023 5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
Mayor Labadie called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Present. Mayor Labadie; Councilmembers Labadie, Callies, Maddy, and Sanschagrin; City
Administrator Nevinski;
B. Review Agenda
Maddy moved, Sanschagrin seconded, approving the agenda as presented. Motion passed
4/0.
2. COUNCIL CANDIDATE REVIEWS/INTERVIEWS
5:00 P.M.
Sarah St. Louis
5:15 P.M.
Jason Allerding
5:30 P.M.
Michelle DiGruttolo
5:45 P.M.
Ian Jamieson
6:00 P.M.
Conrad Nill
6:15 P.M.
Pamela Magistad
The Council allowed each candidate to introduce themselves and share some information about
their background and experience. The Council asked questions of each applicant regarding their
experience, their approach when persuasion is needed, and how they would deal with difficult
individuals or situations.
Mayor Labadie noted that Ian Jamieson had withdrawn from consideration for this position and
recessed the meeting at 5:43 p.m. and reconvened at 6:01 p.m.
The Council continued with the interview process for the remaining candidates.
Mayor Labadie noted that they have about twenty minutes left where they can discuss this and
noted that it was also on the regular agenda.
City Administrator Nevinski clarified that the Council cannot take a vote during the Work Session,
but could discuss this issue. He suggested that the Council narrow down the criteria of what they
are looking for, because there have been so many interested candidates.
Mayor Labadie noted that she thinks that is a good idea and asked the Council to share some of
what they are looking for to fill the vacant Council position.
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June 26, 2023
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The Council discussed what items they felt were relevant to this position including experience and
the ability to competently fill the position; opportunity to bring in new leadership; strong
communication skills; how they deal with people in a disagreement; and interest in doing this type
of work in the City.
Councilmember Sanschagrin stated that he feels that this was a really talented group of
individuals and is hopeful that whoever is not appointed to fill the Council seat will consider serving
the City in other capacities.
3. ADJOURN
Callies moved, Maddy seconded, Adjourning the City Council Work Session Meeting of
June 26, 2023, at 6:40 P.M. Motion passed 4/0.
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Paula Callies, A ing Mayor
Sandie Thone, City Clerk