City commission survey results, 2012

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2012 City Manager Evaluation - City Commission

1. Demonstrates the ability to develop and implement creative or innovative solutions to the

critical issues facing the community.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 0.0% 0

(3) 33.3% 3

(4) 55.6% 5

(5) 11.1% 1

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0

2. When making decisions, systematically evaluates alternatives in terms of potential

impacts or consequences.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 0.0% 0

(3) 33.3% 3

(4) 55.6% 5

(5) 11.1% 1

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0


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3. When decisions are being made, demonstrates the ability to collaborate and seek group

solutions - to work out "win-win" solutions.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 0.0% 0

(3) 33.3% 3

(4) 55.6% 5

(5) 11.1% 1

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0

4. Is insightful regarding the dynamics of organizational change and its impact on

constituents, employees, and services.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 11.1% 1

(3) 33.3% 3

(4) 33.3% 3

(5) 22.2% 2

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0


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5. Comments regarding questions 1 - 4. Please indicate the specific question to which the

comment applies, if applicable:

Response

Count

2

answered question 2

skipped question 7

6. Maintains effective working relationships with local and regional governments.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 0.0% 0

(3) 11.1% 1

(4) 66.7% 6

(5) 22.2% 2

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0


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7. Maintains effective working relationships with state governments.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 0.0% 0

(3) 44.4% 4

(4) 33.3% 3

(5) 22.2% 2

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0

8. Maintains effective working relationships with the federal government.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 0.0% 0

(3) 44.4% 4

(4) 33.3% 3

(5) 22.2% 2

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0


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9. Comments regarding questions 6 - 8. Please indicate the specific question to which the

comment applies, if applicable:

Response

Count

1

answered question 1

skipped question 8

10. Maintains an image of the City to the community that represents service, integrity,

sensitivity to public needs, and professionalism through his own conduct.

ResponsePercent

ResponseCount

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 22.2% 2

(3) 55.6% 5

(4) 22.2% 2

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0


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11. Demonstrates the ability to work successfully in an ethnically, culturally, and racially

diverse community in a way that demonstrates sensitivity.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 22.2% 2

(3) 44.4% 4

(4) 33.3% 3

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0

12. Enjoys the respect of members of the community, as well as other members of the

Public Administration profession.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 22.2% 2

(3) 44.4% 4

(4) 33.3% 3

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0


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13. Works cooperatively with all groups to find solutions to shared problems, issues, and/or

opportunities.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 22.2% 2

(3) 33.3% 3

(4) 44.4% 4

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0

14. Facilitates candid, effective, and productive meetings.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 0.0% 0

(3) 44.4% 4

(4) 44.4% 4

(5) 11.1% 1

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0


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15. Responds to internal and external requests in a timely manner.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 55.6% 5

(3) 44.4% 4

(4) 0.0% 0

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0

16. Comments regarding questions 10 - 15. Please indicate the specific question to which

the comment applies, if applicable:

Response

Count

3

answered question 3

skipped question 6


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17. Suggests creative solutions to the City's financial needs.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 0.0% 0

(3) 55.6% 5

(4) 22.2% 2

(5) 22.2% 2

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0

18. Keeps expenditures within budgetary constraints.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 11.1% 1

(3) 33.3% 3

(4) 22.2% 2

(5) 33.3% 3

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0


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19. Monitors citywide financial performance regularly and takes corrective action as

needed.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 11.1% 1

(3) 66.7% 6

(4) 11.1% 1

(5) 11.1% 1

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0

20. Alerts City Commission to changes or trends that may affect the City's future financial

condition.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 0.0% 0

(3) 33.3% 3

(4) 44.4% 4

(5) 22.2% 2

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0


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Response

Count

3

answered question 3

skipped question 6

22. Fosters continued professional development, personal growth and learning among City

government staff.

ResponsePercent

ResponseCount

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 11.1% 1

(3) 44.4% 4

(4) 44.4% 4

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0


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23. Provides a participatory management environment for City employees

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 11.1% 1

(3) 44.4% 4

(4) 44.4% 4

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0

24. Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and seek group solutions.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 11.1% 1

(3) 44.4% 4

(4) 44.4% 4

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0


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25. The Manager's efforts lead to the successful and timely accomplishment of goals.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 11.1% 1

(3) 55.6% 5

(4) 33.3% 3

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0

26. Ensures City staff also treats everyone with respect and dignity.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 0.0% 0

(3) 66.7% 6

(4) 33.3% 3

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0


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27. Values diversity of opinion, ideas, and views.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 11.1% 1

(3) 44.4% 4

(4) 44.4% 4

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0

28. Plans, organizes, and supervises implementation of ongoing City programs and

services.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 0.0% 0

(3) 55.6% 5

(4) 33.3% 3

(5) 11.1% 1

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0


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Response

Count

1

answered question 1

skipped question 8

30. Keeps the City Commission advised of new legislation and developments in public

policy as well as actions in other jurisdictions that may have an impact on the City's

activities

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 22.2% 2

(3) 33.3% 3

(4) 44.4% 4

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0


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31. Organizes program planning in anticipation of future needs and problems and

establishes common goals to be adopted by the City Commission.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 22.2% 2

(3) 33.3% 3

(4) 44.4% 4

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0

32. Demonstrates the ability to define and communicate a vision for the future of our City

that captures the support of the citizens and institutions of our community.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 11.1% 1

(3) 33.3% 3

(4) 55.6% 5

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 9

skipped question 0


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Response

Count

2

answered question 2

skipped question 7

34. Effectively implements policies and programs approved by the City Commission.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 0.0% 0

(3) 62.5% 5

(4) 25.0% 2

(5) 12.5% 1

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 8

skipped question 1


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35. Keeps the City Commission informed of current plans and activities of administration

and new developments in technology, legislation, governmental practices, and regulations.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 0.0% 0

(3) 37.5% 3

(4) 62.5% 5

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 8

skipped question 1

36. Communicates the City Commission's policies and positions effectively to staff and the

public.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 12.5% 1

(3) 50.0% 4

(4) 37.5% 3

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 8

skipped question 1


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37. Maintains knowledge of current and innovative trends in the area of local government

services and incorporates that knowledge in program suggestions and research.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) 0.0% 0

(2) 0.0% 0

(3) 62.5% 5

(4) 37.5% 3

(5) 0.0% 0

(N/A) 0.0% 0

answered question 8

skipped question 1



Response

Count

1

answered question 1

skipped question 8


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39. Please rate the City Manager's performance overall.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

(1) Unacceptable 0.0% 0

(2) Needs Improvement 0.0% 0

(3) Meets Expectations 50.0% 4

(4) Exceeds Expectations 37.5% 3

(5) Outstanding 12.5% 1

answered question 8

skipped question 1

40. Identify any current actions by the City Manager that you would most like to see him

continue.

Response

Count

4

answered question 4

skipped question 5

41. Identify any current actions by the City Manager that you would like him to discontinue.

Response

Count

3

answered question 3

skipped question 6


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42. Identify any actions not currently being undertaken by the City Manager that you would

like to see him implement.

Response

Count

4

answered question 4

skipped question 5

43. Name (optional):

Response

Count

1

answered question 1

skipped question 8


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Page 1, Q5. Comments regarding questions 1 - 4. Please indicate the specific question to which the commentapplies, if applicable:

1 After going through the entire survey, I think the whole thing constitutes anexhaustive list of expectations for the city manager, and each item seems to lenditself to a Yes-No response rather than a 1-5 rating. In other words, he's eithermeeting the expectation, or he's not. So I answered "3" on them all. My point ofview on this is of course informed by my very short amount of experience as acommissioner - I'm just calling it as I see it. So far, I have found Ken to besatisfactory in every way, and I look forward to working with him further. I thinkhe is an asset to Battle Creek.

May 18, 2012 5:49 PM

2 Question 4: More often the impact of polices on city employees bears moreweight than the impact on citizens.

May 11, 2012 4:49 AM



May 18, 2012 5:49 PM

Page 3, Q16. Comments regarding questions 10 - 15. Please indicate the specific question to which the comment

applies, if applicable:


May 18, 2012 5:49 PM

2 Ken needs to do something about the relationshiop Russ is having with hissubordinate.

May 8, 2012 8:19 AM

3 Ken needs to do something about the relationship Russ is having with hissubordinate.

May 7, 2012 8:27 AM


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May 18, 2012 5:49 PM

2 We need to get BCU to be more responsive in downtown B. C. May 8, 2012 8:20 AM

3 We need to get BCU to be more responsive to downtown Battle Creek. May 7, 2012 8:36 AM



May 18, 2012 5:49 PM



May 18, 2012 5:50 PM

2 Question 32: Citizen input is second place. May 11, 2012 4:49 AM


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May 18, 2012 5:50 PM

Page 9, Q40. Identify any current actions by the City Manager that you would most like to see him continue.

1 He calls me back when I ask him to, which is no small thing. May 18, 2012 5:52 PM

2 Willingness to engage others in decision making. Presentations at workshopsand other meetings are always very well done.

May 12, 2012 2:38 PM

3 I like your vision - It's refreshing - don't be afraid to talk about the vision (YoungProfessionals) and your approach to Budget Development and Management -Growing the community - will grow revenue.

May 8, 2012 10:19 AM

4 Financial outlook of city budget. Projected plans for budgetary items aresometimes planned years in advance. Willingness to listen to all ideas. Doesnot micro manage his department heads. Attendance is fantastic.

May 4, 2012 7:25 PM

Page 9, Q41. Identify any current actions by the City Manager that you would like him to discontinue.

1 none May 18, 2012 5:52 PM

2 A couple times commissioners were the second to know, strive to givecommissioners heads up on any city business before others are notified.

May 12, 2012 2:38 PM

3 Intimidated by unions. Knows specific issues among staff and does not deal withthem directly.

May 4, 2012 7:25 PM


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Page 9, Q42. Identify any actions not currently being undertaken by the City Manager that you would like to seehim implement.

1 I would like to work together to find ways of making commission agendas moredigestible to laypeople.

May 18, 2012 5:52 PM

2 Some type of public communications system that is two way and effective.Provide a website to citizens that is current at all times, strive for innovative andinteractive. I think comments from the evaluation in Oct 2011 are vaulable toincorporate with this evaluation as well.

May 12, 2012 2:38 PM

3 Talk to Russ about his relationship with his subordinate. I have received toomany calls from city employees about this behavior.

May 8, 2012 10:19 AM

4 There are topics that I feel need to get some (or more) attention. However, theyare hardly worth mentioning due to the budgetary restraints.

May 4, 2012 7:25 PM

Page 9, Q43. Name (optional):

1 Andy Helmboldt May 18, 2012 5:52 PM

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