02-09-26 CC WS Agenda Packet
CITY OF SHOREWOOD5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FEBRUARY 9, 20265:30 PM
AGENDA
1.CONVENE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
A.
Roll Call
Mayor Labadie_____
Councilmember Maddy_____
Councilmember Sanschagrin_____
Councilmember Gorham_____
Councilmember DiGruttolo_____
B.Review Agenda
2.DISCUSSION
A.Commissioner Interviews
i.5:30 Deborah Zorn
ii.5:40 Andrew Willmert
iii.5:50 David Garske
iv.6:00 Eric Magistad
v.6:10 Steve Shields
vi.6:20 Kim Stern
vii.6:30 Brandon Braithwaite
3.ADJOURN
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City Council Work Session Item 2.A.
Title/Subject:Commissioner Interviews
Meeting Date:February 9, 2026
Prepared By:Sandie Thone, City Clerk/ HR Director
Attachments
Background
The Planning Commission and Park Commission serve as advisory boards to the City Council.
Each commission exists of five appointed members, including a chair and co-chair. The terms
for commission members, which are staggered, run for three (3) years commencing on March
first of each year. Included this year is the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD)
representative 3-year term, currently held by Deborah Zorn. The council interviews interested
candidates for the seats, including interested present commissioners and representatives
whose terms are about to expire.
Current and upcoming vacancies on the commissions are as follows:
Planning Commission (2 Seats)
Vacant Seat - Term: through 2/2027
Vacancy on 2/28/2026 (Magistad's seat) - Term: through 2/2029
Park Commission (1 Seat)
Vacancy on 2/28/2026 (Garske's seat) - Term: through 2/2029
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (1 Seat)
Vacancy on 2/1/2026 (Zorn's Seat) - Term: through 1/31/2029
Interview Schedule for interested candidates:
5:30 PM: Deborah Zorn – Lake Minneotnka Conservation District (LMCD)
5:40 PM: Andrew Wilmert – Planning Commission
5:50 PM: David Garske - Park Commission
6:00 PM: Eric Magistad –Planning Commission
6:10 PM: Steve Shields - Planning Commission
6:20 PM: Kim Stern – Park Commission
6:30 PM: Brandon Braithwaite - Planning Commission
Strategic Alignment
Organizational Strength & Good Governance
Strategic and comprehensive long-term planning
Principled, data, and stakeholder-driven decisions
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Culture of continuous improvement
Discussion Requested
Interview Candidates and Discuss Proposed Appointments
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City Council Work Session Item 2.A.i.
Title/Subject:5:30 Deborah Zorn
Meeting Date:February 9, 2026
Prepared By:
Attachments
1.Deborah Zorn and resume
Background
Strategic Alignment
Discussion Requested
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City Council Work Session Item 2.A.ii.
Title/Subject:5:40 Andrew Willmert
Meeting Date:February 9, 2026
Prepared By:Sandie Thone, City Clerk/ HR Director
Attachments
1.Andrew Willmert
Background
Strategic Alignment
Discussion Requested
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City Council Work Session Item 2.A.iii.
Title/Subject:5:50 David Garske
Meeting Date:February 9, 2026
Prepared By:
Attachments
1.David Garske and resume
Background
Strategic Alignment
Discussion Requested
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City Council Work Session Item 2.A.iv.
Title/Subject:6:00 Eric Magistad
Meeting Date:February 9, 2026
Prepared By:
Attachments
1.Eric Magistad and resume
Background
Strategic Alignment
Discussion Requested
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City Council Work Session Item 2.A.v.
Title/Subject:6:10 Steve Shields
Meeting Date:February 9, 2026
Prepared By:
Attachments
1.Steve Shields and resume
Background
Strategic Alignment
Discussion Requested
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City Council Work Session Item 2.A.vi.
Title/Subject:6:20 Kim Stern
Meeting Date:February 9, 2026
Prepared By:
Attachments
1.Kim Stern and resume
Background
Strategic Alignment
Discussion Requested
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City Council Work Session Item 2.A.vii.
Title/Subject:6:30 Brandon Braithwaite
Meeting Date:February 9, 2026
Prepared By:
Attachments
1.Brandon Braithwaite and resume
Background
Strategic Alignment
Discussion Requested
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