Podcasts about city administrator

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Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's Housing Redevelopment Authority and City Council meetings, where topics included an emergency rental assistance partnership with the Community Action Center to aid families currently sheltering in place, the conversation surrounding the city's sustainability building code, and more. 

Mac Kiel in studio recapping last week’s city council meeting, where both city administrator and what we call the “bike lanes” plan were both on the agenda. Now, what that plan really entailed was the council making a recommendation to the Wisconsin DOT for basically a revamp of downtown La Crosse from storefront to storefront between King and La Crosse streets. We talk about the “hybrid” plan that was selected — bike lanes on only two blocks north of downtown — and how it will impact downtown. We also discussed Pearl Street, including the farmers market moving there this upcoming season and what that area might look like as a pedestrian-only street — something we explored with economist Dr. Adam Hoffer last week. The second half of the show was dedicated to the city administrator plan(s) that didn’t pass the two-third majority last week. Kiel explained how the original charter ordinance, that’s been on the agenda since 2024 failed 0-13, and why the new plan was the one actually considered — and why just having the plan on the agenda has hampered the council. Kiel is a former La Crosse City Council member, who is an advocate for providing the public with what is happening with city government. She also serves on some city boards and works with the unsheltered population.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jefferson City Administrator Scott Peterson joins us to review some topics from last week’s city council meeting.

Economist Dr. Adam Hoffer in studio to discuss some wild ideas we have, a day after the La Crosse council took votes on city administrator and the “bike lanes” plan for downtown. Hoffer, the director of excise tax policy at the Tax Foundation, helps brainstorms some new ideas for La Crosse, like turning Pearl Street and King Street into greenways — basically turning them into parks. We also break down what’s been called the “hybrid option” for downtown La Crosse. The council is recommending that plan to the Wisconsin DOT, which is preparing to revamp downtown from storefront to storefront starting in 2030. We end the show by breaking down the city administrator proposal, including the cost of the position, plus how the city could go about having a position like that to make government more efficient in different ways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's City Council meeting and work session, where topics included the skate park moving forward, discussion around replacing bridges along Highway 3, a suggestion for a citizen advisory group around finances for the council, and more. 

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's city council meeting, where topics included discussion to approve a preliminary plat amendment for Stone Ridge Hill's second addition, the approval of the preliminary plat for Dundas Commons, and more. 

To bike lane or not to bike lane? That’s one of the questions La Crosse's city council will answer Thursday at its monthly meeting. If that isn't enough, the council will also vote on whether to hire a city administrator. Council President Tamra Dickinson stopped in studio to help break down the legislation and discuss some other city business. Before getting into bike lanes and the administrator position, Dickinson gave us the rundown on recent airport news, including Thursday's upcoming confirmation of new director Lauren Koss and two new airlines launching service in La Crosse. Dickinson also talked about the La Crosse Fire Department working with Tri-State Ambulance to provide EMTs three nights a week. After that, we dove into the city administrator decision — which involves two “charter ordinances” for a position the council has put off multiple times since September 2024. The first ordinance, created in 2024, received no recommendation from the committee last week, while a new ordinance passed through committee with a 7-0 vote. We closed out the show discussing the Highway 53 Corridor Project, where the Wisconsin DOT will tear up downtown La Crosse down 3rd and 4th streets, storefront to storefront. There are three plans the council could recommend to the DOT: one without bike lanes, one with bike lanes down both 3rd and 4th, and a hybrid plan that features two blocks of bike lanes north of downtown. We also talked about where the roundabout on La Crosse Street fits into that plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Riverton, WY) – Riverton City Administrator Kyle Butterfield joined the County 10 Podcast this week to recap a wide variety of City of Riverton news and items discussed at the most recent City Council meeting. You can find all of the Riverton City Council meeting agendas and minutes here. You can re-watch every meeting via the City of Riverton YouTube page as well.

Guests are Nick Broyles, City Administrator, and Jessie Dehn, Brainerd City Engineer, discussing the upcoming Highway 210/Washington Street Reconstruction project, which is scheduled to begin this spring and continue through fall of 2027. While the work is being led by MnDOT, the City of Brainerd will play an active role in keeping residents informed, sharing updates, and helping the public understand each phase of the project as construction progresses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jefferson City Administrator Scott Peterson joins us to review some of the topics that were included in last week’s city council meeting.

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's City Council meeting. 

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Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's City Council meeting, including an official statement from the Mayor regarding immigration enforcement taking place locally and across the state, potential improvements to two parks in town, and more. 

Discussion on the monthly reports from Monmouth Police Chief Joe Switzer and Monmouth Fire Chief Casey Rexroat, Discussion on the new owners of AmericInn, planned renovations for the property, and TIF incentives, Discussion on a yard waste contract for the City of Monmouth, Discussion on the creation of a new TIF District in the City of Monmouth and more on the potential housing development, and Discussion on two employment renewals for the City of Monmouth and extended discussion on the yard waste collection.

UW-Oshkosh's Dr. Mike Ford, Director of the Whitburn Center of Governance and Policy Research, joins to break down everything "city administrator," ahead of next month's council vote on creating the position. Ford explains why La Crosse is currently in the minority among Wisconsin cities of its size and addresses the growing "nationalization" of local politics. We dive into where Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey and the city council are at in the process of making a decision, plus some of the lead up to getting here. We also look at the true cost of a $250,000 salary, and why Ford warns against "reinventing the wheel" when it comes to the city’s charter ordinance. Last week, Washington-Spivey said he hopes next month's vote on creating the city admin position fails, so La Crosse can do more study on crafting the position — the ordinance the city is putting forward is over a decade old. Additionally, Ford explains how professional leadership can actually increase democratic accountability rather than dilute it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A month away from a vote on a city administrator, La Crosse’s mayor doesn’t support the specific plan currently on the table. Shaundel Washington-Spivey stopped in studio Thursday for La Crosse Talk PM and discussed why he’s not for this iteration of a city administrator. We also talked about the Wisconsin DOT’s new design for bike lanes and a roundabout on 3rd and 4th streets downtown, the mayor’s trip to Harvard last month, plus the situation with ICE in Minneapolis and the conversations he’s having if they end up here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01/14/26: Gwen Crawford has served as the City Administrator for Valley City, ND since 2020 continuing to add to her experience in municipal management and public communication. Previously, she served as the City Auditor/Economic Development Director for Lisbon, ND. She joins Joel in Winnipeg at the 43rd Annual Red River Basin Land and Water International Summit Conference. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig and new Community Development Director Scott Wopata discuss last night's City Council work session and Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting. 

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's city council meeting and this Thursday's planning commission meeting.

Caroline Gregerson on:- Her background in local government- Recent happenings in Wabasha- Upcoming projects in Wabasha in 2026

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's City Council meeting, where topics included the winners of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Poster contest, a potential grant application for the the Lincoln Parkway Walking and Biking Improvement Project, Council Member roles, continuing to try to diversify revenue, and more. 

 After months of searching, Portland has officially named Raymond Lee as the first long-term city administrator. The position, which was created with the city’s new form of government, oversees thousands of city employees and the day-to-day public services including public safety, public works and city operations to name a few. But Lee isn’t the first city administrator. Michael Jordan has filled the role in the interim since 2024. In this time in the position, he has responded to federal actions, made recommendations for the city’s budget and more. Jordan joins us to share more on what his time was like as Portland’s first city administrator, advice for his successor and what the city’s transition to a new form of government has been like.

With no City Council meeting last night, Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig gives a preview for next year, breaks down the three-year strategic plan that was passed last spring, and more. 

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's Dundas City Council Truth and Taxation meeting and more. 

This week, we're talking about Mayor Keith Wilson declaring victory on reaching a pivotal goal in his plan to end unsheltered homelessness, and his pick for the new city administrator. Plus, why is Portland's housing authority currently sitting on nearly a thousand empty affordable apartments? Joining host Claudia Meza on this week's Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Portland Mayor Declares Victory On Homeless Shelter Bed Goal [The Oregonian] Portland's Housing Authority Sits On 955 Empty Apartments [Willamette Week] Mayor Wilson Nominates New City Administrator [Portland Mercury] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 5th episode: Ace Handyman OMSI YMCA of the Columbia-Willamette

(Riverton, WY) – Riverton Mayor Tim Hancock and City Administrator Kyle Butterfield join the County 10 Podcast after each City Council meeting. This week, they chat about a meeting in which the majority of time was spent discussing liquor licenses and a proposed change to a points-based system for license holders. They also give us an update on the Riverton Youth Council and a proposed sidewalk shoveling program they’re hoping to offer residents this winter. To listen to the entire conversation, click the player below or search for the County 10 Podcast on any podcast platform!

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's final City Council meeting of the year, including the approval of the 2026 tax levy increase, budget, Capital Improvement Plan and Capital Equipment Plan.

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's City Council meeting, where they primarily discussed the proposed 2026 general fund budget and levy, and more updates from the city. 

(Riverton, WY) – Riverton City Administrator Kyle Butterfield joins the County 10 Podcast after every Riverton City Council meeting to discuss many of the agenda and action items. This week, he recaps details about the Wind River Job Corps, Wyoming Community Gas community funds, a presentation from the Red Cross, a Small Business Saturday proclamation and much more. To listen to the full conversation, click the player below or find the County 10 Podcast anywhere you regularly listen to podcasts!

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last week's incident involving ICE, and last night's city council meeting. 

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Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen talks last night's Dundas city council meeting, where topics included the annual budget, a Labor Day agreement with the Dundas Police Department, and more. 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's city council meeting and work session, where topics included the appointment of Scott Wopata as Community Development Director, applying to grants for three different projects, the Capital Improvement Plan and Capital Equipment Plan, and more. 

Simon talks to IA Congressman Randy Feenstra who officially announced his candidacy for IA Governor this week. Congressman Feenstra has been a City Administrator, County Treasurer, State Senator and is currently representing Iowa's 4th District in Congress. He and Simon discuss his race, property tax, eminent domain and his desire to "take this state to new heights".

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's city council meeting, where topics included the amendment of cannabis business regulation ordinances, proposed 2026 Enterprise Fund Budgets, and Teppen's performance review. 

(Riverton, WY) - Riverton Mayor Tim Hancock and City Administrator Kyle Butterfield were back in studio with us this week to recap Tuesday's City Council meeting. Several agenda items this week related to the Central Wyoming Regional Airport and the Riverton Police Department. The Mayor and City Administrator also tell us about upcoming council discussions and plans for fall events around town. To listen to the full conversation, click the player below or search for the County 10 Podcast, anywhere you listen to podcasts!

In this episode, I call out what I believe to be unethical and deceitful practices by the the city of Valley Center, Kansas in their current search for a new city administrator. The have posted on LinkedIn that the salary range for their next administrator is $115,000 to $200,000. However, their original job postings that are still visible on various job boards listed a salary of range of $105,000 to $145,000. And just two weeks ago they passed a salary ordinance that set the salary range for the city administrator at a maximum of $171,000 and the current city administrator who has been there for six years is only making $152,000. It appears they are attempting to bait candidates to apply with the new exaggerated and unattainable salary range so that they can lowball the finalist. AAME MEMBERSHIP: To join the American Association of Municipal Executives (AAME), sign up at this link: https://community.aame.org/ AAME JOB BOARD: The AAME has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/ If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or your preferred platform if you enjoy the show. It helps tremendously. But more importantly, refer your friends and peers to podcast through personal conversations and posts on your social media platforms. Joe Turner's LinkedIn Page Note: Page may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's work session, where topics included the current strategic plan, revenue diversification, housing, and updates on the new budget. 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig talk about the city's budget and the preliminary tax levy.

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen talks last night’s efficient city council meeting.

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen talks last night's efficient city council meeting.

Kelly McAdoo, the City Administrator for the City of Santa Barbara, California, joined the podcast to talk about her leadership and change management approach. She discussed transitioning transitioning to a new city and getting to know a new organization. She talked about navigating challenges like a budget shortfall, homelessness, and new State laws related to land use and housing. She also reflected on local government trends from the last 10 years. Host: Ben Kittelson

(Riverton, WY) - County 10 is joined by members of the City of Riverton after each City Council meeting to recap the agenda and various items discussed at the previous night's meeting. We welcomed back Riverton City Administrator Kyle Butterfield this week to chat about a few different topics. The MMIR epidemic, Fire Prevention Week and safety concerns at the Riverton Branch Library were each brought up during the public comment period. Kyle also elaborates on some updates to the Riverton Police Department equipment, a discussion on permits for after hours park activities and details about the Riverton Youth Council. Listen to the full conversation in the player below, or by searching for the County 10 Podcast anywhere you get podcasts.

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night’s city council meeting, where topics included a petition to establish a Special Services District downtown, water utility rates, and more.

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's city council meeting, where topics included a petition to establish a Special Services District downtown, water utility rates, and more. 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night’s City Council meeting, where topics included the tax levy, budget, and reformatting of boards and commissions.

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen recaps last weekend’s Oktoberfest and last night’s City Council meeting.

(Riverton, WY) - Riverton Mayor Tim Hancock and City Administrator Kyle Butterfield joined KOVE's Today in the 10 Morning Show to recap this week's busy City Council meeting. Among the agenda items were two proclamations, one regarding Suicide Prevention Month and another declaring September 18th Brunton International Day. The two spoke about the public comment period and concerns addressed by the Riverton Branch Library staff, a report from a 1/2% excise tax recipient, a construction project on Riverview Road and much more. To listen to the full interview, click the player below or search for the County 10 Podcast on any podcast platform!