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Item 5ECity of Southlake, Texas MEMORANDUM October 12, 2005 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Shana K. Yelverton, City Manager SUBJECT: Appointment of Steve Polasek as Director of Community Services Action Requested: City Council approval of the appointment of Steve Polasek as the Director of Community Services for the City of Southlake. Background Information: The Southlake Charter requires that "The head of each department shall be a chief, director or superintendent who shall be appointed by the City Manager subject to the approval of the Council and such chief, director or superintendent shall have supervision and control over his department." It is a tribute to our community that over 90 individuals applied for this position. After a review of these applicants, 15 were selected as semi - finalists. These semi - finalists were asked to provide more detailed information about their employment history and experience, philosophy about the provision of community services, and general work attitudes and approaches. Five strong finalists were selected from among the semi - finalists for in person interviews so that I could assess their strengths and weaknesses and how they would potentially fit into our organization. Mr. Polasek stood out among the finalists for a number of reasons. He has a strong understanding of our community, its values and its challenges. He has exhibited an unmatched work ethic and positive attitude and has demonstrated the ability to work with elected and appointed officials as well as our current management team during his six years with the city. Because of his park and recreation experience, Mr. Polasek comes to the job with a strong vision for the future of the department and its role of helping to continue to make Southlake an outstanding community. His appointment will be effective October 19, 2005, following Council's action. At that time, he will turn his attention to finding a Deputy Director to complement his skills and further strengthen the management of the department. Financial Considerations: This position has been extended to Mr. Polasek with a monthly salary of $7,500, plus the standard executive benefit package. Citizen Input/ Board Review: N/A Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Appointment of Rick Smith Page 2 of 2 Legal Review: N/A Alternatives: N/A Supporting Documents: None Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approval of the appointment of Steve Polasek to the position of Director of Community Services for the City of Southlake.