City Council Vacancy
The City of Waconia is seeking a resident of the city to fill a Council vacancy due to the resignation of Council Member Steve Yetzer. This vacancy will be filled by appointment of the City Council and the appointed person shall serve through December of 2024.
Qualified residents interested in filling this position are requested to submit a letter of interest, resume, and responses to a list of prepared questions to the City of Waconia via email to careers@waconia.org by 5:00 pm on Friday, July 5, 2024. The letter of interest must include your name, address, and a summary of your background and experience. Upon receiving your materials, we will be sending you a link to sign up for an interview time.
Qualifications include:
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must be a resident of the City of Waconia.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
The City Council establishes city policy and long-range community goals and exercises budgetary control through the adoption of an annual budget. The City Council meets regularly to consider ordinances, resolutions, and other such actions as may be required by law and circumstance. The various issues brought before the Council may be initiated by Council members, advisory commissions, administrative staff, or residents of the community.
Regular meetings of the Council are generally held the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Waconia City Hall, 201 South Vine Street, Waconia, MN. The Council meets in work sessions following most regular meetings. Council Members also serve as liaisons to various boards, commissions, and committees.
Process Timeline
Applications Due: July 5, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Council Interviews: July 10, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
First Meeting/Appointment/Swearing In: July 15, 2024
Supplemental Questions
Please attach responses to the following questions to your resume and letter of interest for the City Council Vacancy:
- What is one effort that you believe the City should put more effort behind?
- What is one action the City has done that you are encouraged by or support?
- How would you characterize Waconia’s growth over the last three to five years?
- Describe your leadership style and how you believe it would benefit the City Council.
- List three goals you would like to achieve during the appointed term.
- How are you connected or engaged in community life in Waconia?
For additional details on duties and responsibilities, please visit waconia.org or call 952-442-2184 with any questions.
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