Richfield City Council — Agenda
Monday, June 15, 2026
City Manager Performance Evaluation
Votes (1)
Closed Executive Session: Performance Evaluation of City Manager Katie Rodriguez
Dissent: None
Moved by City Council · Seconded by Not specified
The item detailed the necessity and legal basis for holding a closed session to evaluate the City Manager's performance, as a continuation of an earlier review. Key discussion points included reviewing accomplishments, discussing organizational goals and priorities, considering employment-related matters such as compensation, and ensuring the City Manager's effectiveness in implementing Council priorities, advancing strategic initiatives, stewarding public resources, and fostering an equitable organizational culture. The process is annual, and any financial or employment changes resulting from the evaluation must be approved in an open meeting.
Notable Quotes (3)
Convene to a closed-session meeting to conduct a performance evaluation of City Manager Katie Rodriguez, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd.3(a).
The City Council will summarize its conclusions regarding the evaluation at the next regular, open council meeting, scheduled for June 23, 2026.
Through the performance evaluation process, the City Council reviews the City Manager's effectiveness in implementing Council priorities, advancing strategic initiatives, stewarding public resources, and fostering an organizational culture that supports equitable service delivery and community outcomes.
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Permits public bodies to close a meeting for the purpose of evaluating the performance of an individual subject to its authority, with a requirement to summarize conclusions at the next open meeting.