HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.b. Press Release - Special InvestigationCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: APRIL 2, 1991
AGENDA ITEM: PRESS RELEASE •- SPECIAL
INVESTIGATION
AGENDA SECTION:
ADMINISTRATOR'S
REPORT
PREPARED BY: STEPHAN JILK, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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ATTACHMENTS: MEMO, PRESS RELEASE
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This item consists of review, discussion and approval of a press release on
the special ,investigation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the press release as presented by the City
Administrator and direct it's release to the news media.
COUNCIL ACTION.
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612-423-4411
Mayor Napper
Council Members Klassen, Oxborough, Willcox, Wippermann
Stephan Jilk, City Administrator
March 29, 1991
Press Release - Special Investigation
Per your direction I have developed a proposed press release regarding the
special investigation completed by Mr. Jack Clinton.
This press release is completed and attached for your review. I have had
Mr. Clinton review it and his suggestions were implemented into the draft
you are receiving.
Upon your approval this release will be given to the three local
newspapers; the Countryside, Thisweek, and the Farmington Independent for
release.
PRESS RELEASE
In a special meeting of the Rosemount City Council, held
November 13 of last year, concerns in four major categories
relating to the operation of the City were identified, namely,
financial matters, development matters, management issues, and
personnel issues. Contributing to definition of the issues open
for discussion at the meeting, which was closed pursuant to the
Minnesota Data Practices Act (since personnel matters were
discussed), included legal counsel from the League of Minnesota
Cities, as well as counsel from the private law firm of Clinton &
O'Gorman, P.A.
The Council directed the firm of Clinton & O'Gorman to conduct
an investigation into the issues identified above, and further
instructed the firm to interview necessary staff members, review
appropriate files, and report its findings to the Council. The
investigation was to include determination of whether allegations
concerning certain staff members' involvement in the issues
identified had merit or foundation. Allegations included charges
of mismanagement and illegal fund transfers.
Clinton & O'Gorman proceeded with the investigation, which was
concluded approximately three months later. A report of the
findings of that investigation was submitted to the Council in two
parts, the "public" part of which is now available for review at
City Hall weekdays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The "private" (personnel) part of the report is on file with the
City and the City's legal counsel, but is not available to the
public due to provisions of the Minnesota Data Practices Act.
The results of the investigation, in relevant part, are as
follows:
1. All issues determined by the Council and
special legal counsel to have basis were investi-
gated.
2. The City's financial stability is not in
jeopardy.
3. Recommendations were made for minor revisions
in financing and accounting procedures.
4. Project management practices as they are
currently implemented are appropriate.
5. No expenditures have been made outside of the
budget without Council approval.
6. Developmental and management issues are being
handled appropriately.
7. Allegations by a Council member against three
staff members (Richard Hefti, Dean Johnson and
Stephan Jilk) were investigated and found to be
completely without merit or foundation.
8. Richard Hefti, Dean Johnson and Stephan Jilk
were formally exonerated by the Council following
review of the investigation report.
The City Council has extended its thanks to the City staff for
its patience and consideration during the investigation.
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