HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-27-2025 Special City Council Work Session Minutes
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION -
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
Mayor
Amáda Márquez Simula
Councilmembers
Connie Buesgens
Rachel James
Justice Spriggs
Laurel Deneen
City Manager
Aaron Chirpich
City Hall—Central Place Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Thursday, February 27 & 28, 2025
Leadership Workshop
On February 27 and 28, 2025, the Columbia Heights City Council and Senior Staff convened for special
sessions to conduct a Leadership Workshop. Facilitator Jake Spano and Kori Shingle led the process
that involved reviewing True Color assessments to facilitate better communication, establishing a clear
governance model, transparent and improved systems, processes, and procedures. These sessions
included Mayor Márquez Simula, Councilmembers Buesgens, Deneen, James and Spriggs. City Manager
Aaron Chirpich, Public Works Superintendent David Cullen, Library Director Renee Dougherty,
Community Development Director Mitch Forney, Public Works Director Kevin Hansen, IT Director Jesse
Hauf, City Clerk Sara Ion, Finance Director Joe Kloiber, Police Chief Matt Markham, Fire Chief Dan
O’Brien, Communications Coordinator Will Rottler, Assistant Fire Chief Brad Roddy, Recreation Director
Keith Windschitl.
Next Steps
The Council has plans for Strategic Planning Facilitator Phil Kerns to host additional workshops this
spring to review and update the City’s Strategic Plan for 2025.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary