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Hold members of the organization accountable for job performance, outcomes, <br /> and actions. Look for ways to increase the expertise, enthusiasm, and creativity of <br /> departments. <br /> <br /> Respect and assertively implement policy direction from Council. <br /> <br /> Keep track, and follow through. <br /> <br /> Be pro-active in leveraging the city's best interest for large re-development <br /> opportunities, like Ems stadium, Willard School, and the Fairgrounds. We need <br /> space in the urban core for more housing and those sites are prime neighborhood <br /> potential.. <br /> <br /> More openness - more information. Example: the legal contract was recently <br /> extended for five years. I learned this only after asking a question prompted by a <br /> constituent's inquiry. We have been told nothing about recruitment for a new <br /> Planning Director. <br /> <br /> Policy - the Manager should refrain from trying to influence policy. Such <br /> attempts have been obvious in budget committee and in council meetings when <br /> the trend is contrary to the Manager's expectations. This was especially evident <br /> in recent discussions of the enterprise zone. <br /> <br /> I think that the Manager shoUld run the organization in accordance with Council <br /> policy - not making policy. He should keep the Council informed about <br /> department workings, about changes and proposed changes. It would be desirable <br /> to ask for opinions before making final decisions. For example - "I am thinking <br /> about raising the fees for neighborhood associations receiving copies of <br /> documents. What do you think?" This would be a question to be discussed in <br /> open council meeting. <br /> <br />· Do you have any additional comments about the Manager's performance over the <br /> past year or expectations for the coming year? <br /> <br /> I am continued to be pleased with Dennis's overall performance. I am <br /> confident that he will take the information from this process and use it to <br /> continue striving for excellence as our City Manager. <br /> <br /> I think Dennis has done a remarkable job. As a newcomer to this community, <br /> he has managed to get to know us and we him. The leadership he has shown is <br /> commendable. In these next few years, I am looking forward to working with <br /> him. <br /> <br /> I think Dennis has been great about letting us know things in advance, particularly <br /> regarding all the police issues this year! <br /> <br /> 23 <br /> <br /> <br />