2. Performance Review MemoCity of Otsego│13400 90th Street NE, Otsego, MN 55330│Tel. (763) 441-4414 Fax (763) 441-9163
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Adam Flaherty, City Administrator & Finance Director
DATE: August 23, 2021
SUBJECT: Performance Review for City Administrator
On Monday, the City Council will be conducting a performance review for City Administrator / Finance
Director Flaherty. As outlined in Section 5 of the employment agreement for the City Administrator /
Finance Director, the City shall review and evaluate performance on a periodic basis, semi‐annually for the
first two years of employment at this position, but not less than once each calendar year thereafter.
The City Council Appointed City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty on April 19, 2017. The initial
performance review was conducted on July 31, 2017 with the most recent performance review being
conducted on August 24, 2020.
Performance Review Outline
In accordance with the City’s Personnel Policy, the City Council has sole authority to evaluate the City
Administrator and may elect to receive feedback from others as part of the process.
I thought it may be helpful to provide a listing of criteria that the City Council may consider during the
evaluation:
During annual performance reviews, all City staff are evaluated on the following criteria:
-Job Knowledge / Quantity / Quality
-Teamwork / Communications
-Attitude / Motivation
-Attendance / Dependability
-Innovation / Problem Solving / Adaptability
Additional criteria that could be considered include:
-Overall City Operations/Administration
-Leadership
-Professional Skills
-City Council and Staff Relations
-Resident / 3rd Party Relations
-Reporting
Item 2.
City of Otsego│13400 90th Street NE, Otsego, MN 55330│Tel. (763) 441-4414 Fax (763) 441-9163
Action Items
The timing of this performance review aligns with the employee’s annual anniversary date of employment
with the City, dating back to August 2015 when City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty was hired as
the Finance Director.
Should the City Council provide a satisfactory performance review, the City Council has the discretion to
adjust the compensation of the City Administrator / Finance Director. If the Council should choose such
action, a formal motion would be necessary.
Next Performance Review
As outlined in Section 5 of the employment agreement for the City Administrator / Finance Director, the
City shall review and evaluate the performance semi‐annually for the first two years of employment, but
not less than once each calendar year thereafter. The Council should provide direction on the next
performance review timeframe.
Materials Attached for Discussion
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