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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 23, 2019
4:00 PM, City Council Chambers
MEETING AGENDA
I.CitY. Manager Recruitment -Peckham & McKennY-Introduction
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Skadron and City Council
FROM: Alissa Farrell, HR Director/Interim Asst. City Manager
MEETING DATE: April 23, 2019
RE: Peckham & McKenney Introduction
REQUEST OF COUNCIL:
The purpose of this work session is for the City of Aspen’s primary recruiter with
Peckham & McKenney, Mr. Andrew ‘Drew’ Gorgey, to introduce himself to
council, provide an overview of the recruitment and selection process, and
discuss next steps. Although no action is requested at this meeting, a date for
the project organization meeting will be necessary as the next actionable step.
Prior to the beginning of the recruitment process, the project organization
meeting will formalize the project schedule and provide a detailed outline of the
recruitment process. Moreover, at this meeting, Mr. Gorgey will also be available
to discuss expected parameters of the search, the search timeline, and schedule
future meeting dates. Upon completion of the project organization meeting, the
development of the candidate profile shall begin.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aspen recently selected Peckham & McKenney as the executive
search firm to conduct the recruitment for a new City Manager. Peckham &
McKenney was chosen from seven firms that submitted responses to the City’s
request for proposals. Peckham & McKenny has placed nearly 200 city manager
and similar positions and has a proven track record in serving resort and
mountain communities. In the last several years, Peckham & McKenney has
recruited Colorado town managers for Basalt, Telluride, Winter Park and
Windsor.
The primary recruiter for this search is Drew Gorgey, who served in Colorado
government positions for nearly 20 years, including as county manager and
attorney for Garfield County before working for Peckham & McKenney. Mr.
Gorgey works from his office in Glenwood Springs.
NEXT STEPS:
Establish a date for the project organization meeting.
FINANCIAL/BUDGET IMPACTS:
The contract with Peckham & McKenney is for $25,000 with the option for more
expansive community engagement initiatives above the initial agreement for an
additional cost.
RECOMMENDATION:
Update only.