--- ## title: Special City Council Meeting - June 30, 2026 ## author: Justin LaRue date: D:20210914194400Z --- ## Richfield City Council Minutes June 30, 2026 ## Richfield Municipal Center ## Bartholomew Conference Room ## 6700 Portland Avenue South 1. ## Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Supple at 5:30 p.m. in the Bartholomew conference room. Council Present: Mayor Supple, Council Members Hayford Oleary, Burk, Coleman-Woods, and Christensen. Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Courtney DesCamps, Senior Analyst; Kate Croteau, Human Resources Director. 2. ## Items for Discussion a. City Manager Executive Search Firm Interviews. Senior Analyst Courtney DesCamps presented an overview of the executive search firm selection process. She noted that the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for executive search services on June 1, 2026, received ten proposals by the June 17 deadline, and that the City Council had previously identified five firms to interview. The selected firms were Strategic Government Resources, GMP ## Consultants, DDA Human Resources, Government Professional Solutions, and Innovative Public Advisors. The Council was advised that each firm would provide a 10-minute presentation followed by up to 20 minutes of questions from the Council. Staff also noted that a contract with the selected firm would be brought forward for formal approval at the July 14, 2026, City Council meeting. The City Council interviewed representatives from each of the five executive search firms. Council members asked questions regarding each firm's recruitment strategy, public engagement process, experience conducting city manager recruitments, approach to candidate outreach, project timeline, and communication practices. Following the interviews, the City Council discussed the strengths and qualifications of each firm. Council members shared their observations regarding the firms' experience, interview performance, proposed recruitment approach, responsiveness, and overall fit with the City's needs and priorities for the City Manager recruitment. Following the discussion, the City Council reached consensus and directed staff to work with GMP Consultants on the contract. The contract will be brought to the City Council for consideration at the July 14, 2026, regular meeting. 3. ## Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. ## Date Approved: July 14, 2026 July ____________________________ ## Mary Supple ## Mayor ____________________________ ## Michelle Friedrich ## City Clerk ____________________________ ## Katie Rodriguez ## City Manager

## Richfield City Council Agenda June 30, 2026 -- 5:30 PM ## Richfield Municipal Center ## Bartholomew Conference Room ## 6700 Portland Avenue South 1. Call to Order 2. Items for Discussion a. City Manager Executive Search Firm Interviews. 3. Adjournment Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9739. Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Council Chambers Agenda Packet book located by the entrance. The complete Council Agenda Packet is available electronically on the City of Richfield website. Page 1 of 3 ## City Council Meeting 6/30/2026 ## Agenda Section: Items for Discussion Agenda Item: 2.a. ## Report Prepared By: ## Courtney DesCamps, Senior Analyst ## Department Director: ## Katie Rodriguez, City Manager ## Item for Consideration: City Manager Executive Search Firm Interviews. ## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for executive search firm services on June 1, 2026, to assist with the recruitment of the City's next City Manager. The RFP closed on June 17, 2026, and the City received ten proposals. Following review of the proposals, the City Council identified five firms to advance to the interview stage. Each firm will be provided 10 minutes to present its qualifications, approach, and experience, followed by 20 minutes for City Council questions. The five ## firms are Strategic Government Resources, GMP Consultants, DDA Human Resources, Government Professional Solutions, and Innovative Public Advisors. Following completion of the interviews, the City Council will discuss the proposals and interview results and identify a preferred firm to provide executive search services for the City Manager recruitment process. A contract with the selected firm will be presented to the City Council for formal approval on July 14, 2026. ## RECOMMENDED ACTION Conduct interviews with the five selected executive search firms and provide feedback and direction to staff regarding the City Manager recruitment process. ## HISTORICAL CONTEXT On April 28, 2026, the City Council discussed the City Manager recruitment process during its annual retreat and directed staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for executive search firm services. The RFP was issued on June 1, 2026, and closed on June 17, 2026. Ten proposals were received. Following review of the proposals, the City Council identified five firms to interview as part of the selection process. ## EQUITABLE OR STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS OR IMPACTS The selection of an executive search firm will play an important role in recruiting a diverse and qualified pool of candidates for the City Manager position. Selecting a firm that aligns with the City's values and priorities will support the Council's goal of identifying a highly qualified candidate to serve as the City's next City Manager. ## POLICIES (RESOLUTIONS, OR…