There has been quite a bit of discussion on this list about the current search and I just wanted to weigh in on a couple of issues.
First, There was recent a criticism of the Oldani Group and the job they have done with the Park Superintendent search. I would inform the list that we had approx. 23 candidates for the Superintendent position. Of those 23, 5 were found to be acceptable by the Oldani group as noted in a recent public meeting. After reading the background information, I supported the 5 that Oldani recommended and agreed with their choices. Unfortunately, 3 of the 5 candidates have withdrawn. This leaves us with two candidates. I very much look forward to hearing from these 2. It is also not unusual that there are withdrawals in such a search for an upper level management position as existing employers may make counter offers. We are especially vulnerable to this as our pay for the Superintendent position is considerably below most other Park systems of similar size (often $20,000-40,000 per year less) because of state salary caps. Second, I remind the group/list that we have not heard either candidate interview yet! I very much look forward to hearing from both candidates. To suggest that any commissioner will absolutely vote one way or another is premature. Sincerely, John Erwin At-Large Park Commissioner REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
