CITY OF ADEL, IOWA
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CITY OF ADEL, IOWA CITY ADMINISTRATOR POPULATION 3,682 Adel is located in Dallas County Iowa about 13 miles west of the intersection of Interstate 80 and Interstate 35. The town is situated on the west bank of the North Raccoon River, and at the time of its founding, along the only county road, making Adel the oldest town within Dallas County. This road carried gold seekers west and was the course of one of the most important stage routes in Iowa. Native American artifacts found in the area provide evidence of earlier residents including the Sac and Fox Indians in whose language Penoach means “far away”. Originally called Penoach, the town was founded as the county seat and was located on the first road in the county. Adel has been a community since 1847, growing with pride, to be the community it is today. Whether young or young at heart, you will find this community a vibrant place to live, play and work. Adel offers many unique shops, exceptional restaurants, four major festivals each year and ample recreational opportunities on the Raccoon River and the Raccoon River Valley Recreational Trail. You will also find excellent public schools, comfortable neighborhoods and a highly educated population in this community. Within the community, major employers include Stine Seed Company (225 employees), United Brick and Tile (169 employees), Dallas County (273 employees), Adel DeSotoMinburn School District (200 employees), and Hy-Vac Ag and Chicken Products (80 employees). Recreation The City maintains three parks including the Kinnick/Feller that accommodates softball fields, flag football fields, and tennis courts. A new aquatic center is soon to be under construction in the spring of 2012. Island Park features a soccer field and camp grounds. Two golf courses serve Adel: a private 9-hole course, and a public 18-hole course. The scenic 54-mile Raccoon River Valley Trail biking and hiking trail passes through Adel and connects with Des Moines. Over 75,000 cyclists use the trail annually. The Parks and Recreation Department maintains 150+ acres of park land, a fifty site campground, two boat ramps, three cemeteries, three basketball courts, three sand volleyball courts, two tennis courts, seven baseball/softball fields, a nine hole disc golf course, three plus miles of multi-use asphalt trails, a football field, soccer complex and offers over sixty recreational programs throughout the year. A variety of special events are held in Adel throughout the year. Highlights include the Dallas County Fair in July and the Sweet Corn Festival, a 32-year old event that draws an estimated crowd of 10,000 people to Adel each August. Adel Partners and the Main Street Chamber of Commerce organize the Sweet Corn Festival as well as several other events including a Classic Car event in June, an Oktoberfest in October, and the Holiday Business Open House in December. Education Education needs of the community are provided by the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Community School District which has a district population over 7,000 and an estimated student enrollment of 1,500. The District operates elementary schools in Adel and Desoto as well as a middle school and high school in Adel. Recent additions to the high school and elementary have been completed as part of an $11 million dollar improvement project. Opportunities for further education in the region are found at Iowa State University, Drake University, Grand View College, Simpson College, Des Moines University, and the Des Moines Area Community College. 2 Health Care Several health care specialty clinics are located in Adel. Several major hospitals and trauma centers are located in Des Moines. Lakeview Medical Park also serves the region. The Dallas County Hospital is located in nearby Perry. Library The Adel Public Library has been at the current location since 2006 and is designed to be completed in three phases. Phase I and II are completed and beginning in October, 2011, the Library Board is working with a design company to complete Phase III. The library has a collection of over 42,000 items including a wide variety of fiction, non-fiction, children and young adult books. The latest addition is the library’s eBooks and audio books that can be downloaded through the web site. During 2010, the library had over 46,000 visitors who checked out almost 89,000 items. The library also features regular activities for adults, families, children and teens. Some of the regular programs include book clubs, story times, after school activities, guest speakers, summer reading programs, scrapbooking, exercising and many more. The Organization: A City of Service The City of Adel has a Council/Mayor form of government with a City Administrator. The City is governed by a Mayor elected to two year terms and a five-member City Council elected to four-year terms. The Mayor and Council are assisted by citizen boards and commissions including Parks and Recreation, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and the Library Board. The Librarian reports directly to the Library Board. The Pool and Parks staff serve as liaison to the Parks and Recreation Board but report directly to the City Administrator. The City employs a full-time staff of 23. The general fund budget is $3.3 million. The total budget is $4.4 million. City Services The City police force consists of nine full time officers. The county sheriff’s department is based in Adel. Fire protection services are provided by a 28 member volunteer department. The City operates a water utility and a wastewater treatment plant; each with a 1 million gpd capacity. The water supply is from wells with an elevated storage capacity of 450,000 gpd. 3 The City owns and operates the Adel library and the community pool. All city facilities including city hall and the public safety building are either new or have been newly remodeled within the past several years. In September 2011, the City completed a community survey with the following results: 92% indicated an overall positive experience with the City of Adel. 91% responded that the City is “easy to do business with.” 88% indicated the City provides services that fit their needs City projects which have been recently completed Two major street projects; one a major downtown streetscape and the other a traditional residential street improvement program (both in the $1.7M range). Successful passage of a voter approved one cent sales tax for construction and operation of a family aquatic center. Successful passage of a 22 property owner’s annexation expansion. Two new subdivisions with approximately 50 new residential lots. Three new commercial buildings in the business park with valuation in excess of $3 million. Implementation of a Storm Water Utility / Storm Water Management Program. Implementation of a residential tax abatement program including sustainable building practices - directly responsible for 20 new housing starts in 2011. Comprehensive Plan revision completed in 2008 Strategic water and sewer infrastructure review and analysis in 2007 The Position The City Administrator is the chief administrative officer of the City and is responsible for the general supervision and direction of the administration of the city government in accordance with codes, ordinances, resolutions and directives from the city council. Specific Duties Include: Responsible for the administrative coordination of all city departments. Supervise departments and employees of the City including, but not limited to: streets, sewers, parks, waste disposal and central administration. The City Administrator has the authority to employ assistants and other employees of the City for which the council has approved the position, with the exception of the police chief, fire chief and the city attorney. 4 Formulate and recommend employment and personnel policies, compensation and benefits, and job descriptions for all city employees with the approval of the council. Represent the City in all negotiations and relations with employees, contractors, consultants, other governmental units and civic organizations. Work cooperatively and advise all administrative agencies, boards and commissions, and serve as the council liaison and representatives to city boards and commissions. Coordinate and assist city boards and commissions and all city departments in the preparation, administration and operation of the annual budget. Oversee accurate accounting and record keeping. Make recommendations to the council and participate in projects to support and promote economic growth and development. Supervise the zoning administrator who is responsible for building permits and the coordination of the planning and zoning commission and the board of adjustment. Coordinate the activities of the public works department including streets, water, wastewater, parks, cemetery and pool. Supervise the performance of all contract work done for the City and the purchase of materials and equipment. Supervise the construction, capital improvements, maintenance and management of all city property. Organization Chart Police Code Compliance Mayor City Council Fire City Administrator Administration: Public Works: Clerk Accounting Payroll Billing Streets Water Wastewater Boards: Parks/recreation Planning & Zoning Adjustment Library Parks and Recreation: Parks Pool Campground Cemeteries Recreation 5 Background and Experience Candidates for the City Administrator should possess a four year degree (Master’s preferred) in public administration or a related field and have a minimum of three years of experience in a responsible municipal management position. The new Administrator should also possess strong municipal budget and finance capabilities as well as effective economic development credentials. Preferred background includes: Significant experience in budgeting, financial planning, investments, and debt management. Background in strategic planning as part of the budget process. Experience in managing infrastructure improvements and project financing. Experience in business, industrial, and downtown development and knowledge of public financing methods including TIF, bond issues, and successful grant writing. Strong background in working cooperatively and effectively with the public, boards, and other government entities. Experience in human resource activities including union negotiation, performance evaluations, staff development, and compensation/benefits. Experience in applying for grants, especially dealing with brownfield redevelopment. Knowledge of technology and computer resources pertinent to city operations. Familiarity with Tax Abatement Programs. Experience in managing public works projects, especially street reconstruction. Strong customer service orientation. Ability to read and understand contracts. Management Capabilities The next City Administrator will be an energetic and confident leader who can communicate effectively and provide strong direction for strategic actions to achieve the community's unified vision. The City Administrator will become involved in the community and promote an atmosphere of quality constituent service and collaboration. Keep the council informed and prepared to deal with the media and public in a timely manner. Work closely with the School District and the County Board. Have an “open door” policy, listen and follow through. Assist the city council to stay on task and move forward with direction. Possess strong negotiation skills. Promote coordination and emphasize communications among department’s staff. Establish and maintain a regular schedule of staff meetings. Establish expectations for staff performance and track results. Be a community booster and actively participate in service clubs. 6 Create and maintain an open and respectful work environment. Set up the framework for a cohesive, team-driven city hall staff. Possess a dynamic and outgoing personality with a positive and progressive attitude. Possess strong customer service orientation, especially within city hall. Position Priorities Manage the completion of the construction of the Aquatic Center. Continue the Tax Abatement Program for development and housing projects. Work with the Adel Economic Development agencies for increasing retail development in the downtown area. Complete the annexation plan including amendments. Work with County officials to provide adequate space for County operations. Explore options to extend utilities to the southern area of the City. Develop fund balance policies and guidelines for cash reserves. Review the recently completed community survey and provide a report to the City Council. Work with the City Council and Library Board to complete the final phase of the library expansion. Implement the City’s recently adopted rental inspection program. In cooperation with the school district, facilitate a process to determine the usage of the vacated middle school building. 7 Announcement City Administrator, City of Adel, IA (pop.3,682). Located six miles from Interstate 80 and approximately 15 miles west of Des Moines serving as the county seat of Dallas County; the fastest growing county in Iowa. Starting salary low $70s to low $80s. Appointed by a mayor and five-member city council. Responsible for supervision of 23 full-time employees and a total budget of $4.4 million. Qualified candidates for the City Administration position will possess a B.A. degree (Master’s preferred) in public administration or similar field and a minimum of three years of experience in a responsible municipal management position. Candidates should also possess experience in economic and community development, finance and budgeting, sound negotiation skills, desire for community involvement, and strong customer service orientation. Position profile is available at www.brimgroup.com. Send letter of interest and electronic resume to [email protected] by 11/11/11. For additional information about Adel please visit: www.adeliowa.org Timetable: November 11th November 29th December 9/10 February 2012 Deadline for Applications Present Candidates /Selection of finalists Interviews/Selection Proposed Starting Date 8
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