It is hard to find a better place to live, work, and play than this award-winning community. In the past two years, the City has been designated as one of the “100 Best Communities for Young People” (America’s Promise Alliance, 2011), “One of the 100 Best Places to Live” (Money Magazine, 2010), and the “Gold Medal Award” winner (National Recreation and Park Association, 2011). Waukesha is culturally alive, being awarded the “Arts in Community Award” (Arts Wisconsin and the Wisconsin League of Municipalities, 2011), having its library named the best in Wisconsin (Wisconsin Library Association, 2011) and being selected as the GuitarTown Arts Project by Gibson Guitar for 2012.

Waukesha is a perfect place to raise a family: the quintessential Midwestern city, located in southeastern Wisconsin. To understand Waukesha, one must realize that although it is close to Milwaukee (20 miles

distance), it is not a suburb. Historically, these two cities grew as strong, independent cities which were in close proximity to one another.

Waukesha’s many attributes start with excellent schools – public and private. Carroll University has 3,500 students engaged in more than 60 areas of study. Master’s degrees and certificates are offered in selected subjects as well as a doctoral program in physical therapy. The University of Wisconsin has two campuses in Waukesha and one in Milwaukee. Its main campus at Madison is only 60 minutes away. Marquette University is also in close proximity. Crime is very low and healthcare is excellent. Housing is quite reasonably priced: the median home price is approximately $200,000. The City has a historic downtown featuring restaurants, boutiques, specialty shops, a civic theatre, artisans, the county historical museum, nightlife and

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more. The City sponsors many family friendly activities including a farmers’ market, Friday Night Live Music events and Art Crawls.

Outdoor activities abound with golf, hiking, hunting, fishing and boating in warm weather while snowmobiling, cross country skiing and ice skating are common in the cold winter months. Travel is also easy as the City has a general aviation airport within its boundaries and General Mitchell International Airport is nearby in Milwaukee. All in all, you can find just about anything you need in Waukesha.

What truly makes Waukesha special is its residents: they are friendly Midwesterners who place an emphasis on family, community, values, responsibility, and service. The City has strong neighborhoods with a high quality of life. The City’s goal is to be recognized as the Best Small City in America by 2018.

History

The area was originally inhabited by a number of Indian tribes that established a permanent summer village which became a center for Indian trade and commerce. The first permanent settlers of European descent arrived in 1834. By 1840, it was a true country settlement and by 1846, the area was incorporated as the village of Prairieville. In 1847, its name was changed to Waukesha and in 1896 Waukesha was incorporated as a city.

From its early days, Waukesha was known for its extremely clean and pleasant tasting spring water. These springs (some 50 in all) became famous in the late 1860s for their miraculous healing powers. That led to thousands of visitors (including Mary Todd Lincoln in 1872) and a hotel industry. Waukesha soon became known was “Spring City” and “Saratoga of the West.” Shortly after 1910, as the Springs Era ended, industry became more prevalent and included foundries, manufacturing (gasoline engines, lumber, farm

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equipment, malted milk products, and wooden window shades among others). Industry remains important to Waukesha’s well-being today.

Commerce

Beyond the downtown, Waukesha has a well-balanced economy built primarily on manufacturing, health care, and retail. The population is well educated and the labor pool is excellent. As a result, Waukesha Electric and Weldall Manufacturing recently expanded adding 325 new jobs. The City’s largest employers are listed in Table I above.

The Census Bureau estimated that in 2007, the City had 4,777 businesses of which 22.4% were owned by women.

Geography

The City is located in Southeastern Wisconsin approximately 20 miles west of Milwaukee, and covers 24.81 square miles. The land is composed of gently rolling hills with the Fox River running through downtown.

Interstate 94 runs along the northern edge of the City; Interstate 43 is to the south. The City of Waukesha also serves as the county seat for Waukesha County.

Demographics

With a population of almost 71,000, Waukesha is the 7th largest city in the state and approximately the 470th largest in the United States. In terms of residents’ age, it is a relatively young city with a median age of 34.6. (See Table ll.)

According to the U.S. 2010 census, 89.1 of the population were White, 3.0% were Asian, 2.3% African American and the remaining residents were either another race

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Table ll: Population Distribution by Age

Table l: Principal Employers in Waukesha

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Source: 2010 CAFR

Age Group Percent

7.4%

12.9%

15.0%

15.3%

14.4%

Under 5

5 to 15

15 to 25

25 to 35

35 to 45

13.7%

10.7%

5.2%

3.5%

2.0%

45 to 55

55 to 65

65 to 75

75 to 85

85 +

Median Age 34.6

No. of Employees

Percent of Total

3,445

2,164

2,045

1,520

1,400

1,376

800

734

550

530

524

500

9.71%

6.1%

5.77%

4.29%

3.95%

3.88%

2.26%

2.07%

1.55%

1.49%

1.48%

1.41%

Principal Employer

General Electric Medical Systems

Waukesha Memorial Hospital

ProHealth Care

School District of Waukesha

Waukesha County

Cooper Power Systems

Dresser Inc, -Waukesha Engine Division

Waukesha Health Systems Inc.

Husco International

SPX Waukesha / Waukesha Electrical Systems

City of Waukesha

Generac Corporation

Total 15.588% 43.96%

or more than one race. In terms of ethnicity, 11.5% of the total population (all races) was Hispanic. Median household income was estimated just over $56,000; per capita income a little over $28,000. 92.2% of the residents were high school graduates and 33.5% had at least a bachelor’s degree.

Climate

Waukesha’s weather is classified as humid continental with four distinct seasons. More detail is below in Table III.

The Government The City of Waukesha is governed by a Mayor and fifteen member Common Council. The Mayor is elected to a four year term and serves as the Chief Executive Officer, implementing the policy developed by the Council. The City Administrator reports to the Mayor and Common Council. Council Members are elected from specific districts by the electors of the district for three year terms and are not subject to term limits. The elected officials are diverse. They do not agree on everything but they do get along well. They all want the best possible future for the City and its residents. They support the professional staff which is competent and functions as a team.

Waukesha is a full service city and has 580 employees overall. The general fund budget for 2012 is $15,122,864 and the total budget is $57,200,909

(down about 2.43% from 2011). In addition to the General Fund, the City has almost 40 other funds ranging from cemetery to parking, transit and sewer. Water is provided through a water utility whose board members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council. The City’s maximum allowed millage is 9.82 and its actual millage is currently 9.55.

The Challenges

Like any other community, Waukesha has some challenges. The good news is that the current and past leadership has positioned the City so the challenges are manageable.

Budget. While Waukesha is not under the same level of economic stress many cities are facing, resources are tight and must be used wisely. The elected officials are committed to maintaining the lowest reasonable tax rate. At the same time, costs are increasing and the State is reducing the dollars it shares with its local governments. The State is also pushing responsibilities to the local governments without supplying commensurate resources. The State recently, through its requirements that employees contribute to their pensions, has freed some funding for other uses. The City needs to review and re-evaluate the services it is providing. Are there more efficient and/or effective ways to accomplish its mission? Does it need to do everything it is doing? If resources continue to decline, where should resources be directed? Part of the solution is likely to involve taking greater advantage

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Table lll: Climate Data for Waukesha, WI (Based on Averages, 1981 - 2010)

Source no. 1: NOAA NCDC 1981-2010 Climate Normals and the Weather Channel

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year

Average High ˚F

Averge Low ˚F

Precipitation in Inches

Snowfall in Inches

10.7 14.4 23.5 35 45 54.8 59.8 58.6 49.8 38.3 27.7 15.4

1.45 1.42 1.78 3.39 3.49 4.36 3.85 4.58 3.39 2.61 2.48 1.81

11.6 8.1 5.7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 1.8 10.2

27.8 31.9 43.1 56.4 67.8 78 81.9 79.9 72.7 59.8 45.4 31.5

36.08

34.61

39.5

56.35

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of current technologies – web-based as well as others. Other parts may involve more intergovernmental cooperation.

Water. Radium is a naturally occurring substance in the City’s water supply but exceeds EPA maximum levels (although it is below European standards). The City is under an EPA mandate to comply with standards by 2018. The water source it is pursuing is a diversion from the Great Lakes. The use of that water must be approved by eight states under the 2008 Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact.

Economic development. Much has been done with the downtown and in expanding and bringing new businesses to other parts of the City. The City is eager to continue this progress.

Infrastructure. Historically, its maintenance has been under-funded. Over half the streets need to be resurfaced or reconstructed. The sanitary sewer system has pipes that are old and many need to be refurbished. The stormwater system is a similar situation. Additionally, the wastewater treatment plant will soon need to be expanded.

Negotiations. The City has five unions and ten bargaining units. While the State has stripped many employees of their bargaining rights, the two public safety units were untouched and these employees comprise more than 50% of the employee population. The City’s labor contracts will expire at the end of this year. At this point no one is quite sure what to expect.

Structure. The governmental structure is complex. The City Administrator reports to the Mayor and the Common Council. Overall the individual will work with 16 people and a separately elected City Attorney. The Most Recent City Administrator

The most recent City Administrator accepted a position out of state and the interim has no interest in the position.

The Ideal Candidate

Waukesha is looking for an outstanding leader and manager, someone who will bring a sense of energy and a passion for the community. The individual will partner with the City’s elected officials to take Waukesha to the next level. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor, and an extraordinary consensus builder. The demonstrated ability to meld the interests of diverse individuals and groups in a way which achieves what is best for the City will be critical. The next administrator will be analytical and when presented with a challenge, will develop options and advise the Mayor and Council concerning the best approach to achieve the desired outcome. He/she will also always seek ways to improve operations. The individual will be mission-driven and accomplishment-oriented and expect the same from city staff. The administrator will be someone of high integrity who always pursues the best interests of the City. The ideal candidate will be persistent and not take “no” for an answer until every other avenue to “yes” has been closed A sense of humor will be important as will be a cool head that can be a calming influence. The ability to create a positive environment will also be very important.

The ideal candidate will be an outstanding listener with excellent communications skills. The individual will be comfortable and effective in conveying information to audiences across the gamut of the socio-economic spectrum. The administrator will also be diligent in her/his efforts to keep the elected officials informed. If it is a large, important issue, the Mayor and Council Members will be notified as soon as possible. No surprises will be the rule. If it is a small matter such responding to a resident concern, the administrator will not only resolve the issue but will close the loop with whoever brought the matter to his/her attention. The individual will make decisions and not be afraid to speak up with it appears the elected officials will pursue an ill-advised direction. Openness, accessibility, and transparency will all be important qualities in the next Administrator.

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The Administrator will take the vision of the elected officials and implement it. The individual will work with staff to build teams to develop solutions. The ideal candidate will not be a micromanager but will be attuned to detail and have a finger on the pulse of the organization. She/he will set targets and then encourage the directors and staff to be proactive in developing strategies to achieve them. Setting high standards will be important as will be holding the staff accountable for achieving them.

The ideal candidate will be financially astute and fiscally conservative. Collective bargaining and intergovernmental relations are significant parts of the administrator’s job so the administrator will need to have extremely good negotiation skills. Knowledge of information technology and its applications will be important as will be knowledge of grants. A Bachelor degree with major course work in Public Administration or a closely related field is required with an advanced degree preferred. The candidate should also have five (5) to ten (10) years of municipal government administrative experience or its equivalent. The individual must be bondable. Designation as an ICMA Credentialed manager is preferred.

Finally, the selected candidate will have a passion for Waukesha and view it as a destination – not a stepping stone.

Compensation

The starting salary range is $110,000 to $140,000. How to Apply

Resumes to RecruitFour@cb-asso.com by April 20th. Neither printed nor faxed resumes, will be accepted. Questions should be addressed to Colin Baenziger of Colin Baenziger & Associates at (561) 707-3537.

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Confidentiality

All candidate applications will be treated as confidential and no names will be released without the candidate’s permission. Under Wisconsin law, the identities of the finalists are a matter of public record.

The Process

Candidates will be screened between April 21st and May 21st, when the City will select finalists. Interviews will be conducted on May 31st and June 1st with the Mayor making a recommendation (after the contract negotiations) to the Common Council on June 26th.

Other Important Information

Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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