April 5, 2024
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North Branch’s new city administrator oversees first meeting
The new North Branch city administrator Matthew Hill attended his first city council meeting last week and the council thanked interim city administrator Linda Woulfe for her skill and enthusiasm in helping to run the city while the search went on.
Administrator search narrows, finalists to be interviewed Sept. 26
Finalists for the position of city administrator for North Branch will be invited to a special interview process September 26. Council and city department heads will question four candidates throughout the day. It is planned that the council will decide who to extend an offer to as soon as possible.
Ziemer resigns from North Branch
The North Branch City Council had scheduled a work session for Tuesday night this week— but the status was changed to a “special’ meeting so there could be action taken on a resignation. North Branch Interim City Administrator Jason Ziemer is stepping down. His last day is planned for Friday, June 28.
North Branch Council opts to interview three search firms
The North Branch City Council meeting last week started off with presentations of honors to police staff for outstanding public service, for valor in the line of duty and a letter of commendation from Chief Dan Meyer. The plaques and certificates went to: Randy Coe, Jesse Zajak, Tyler Lawson, Kyle Lund and to three members of the police reserves. Their service was met with audience applause and congratulations and the council meeting moved on into regular business.
North Branch Council votes 3-1 to ask Neider to step down
At a special three hour meeting of North Branch City Council April 3 council discussed allegations that Council member Kelly Neider overstepped her authority, put the city in legal jeopardy and violated state law regulating data privacy. On a 3-1 vote council adopted a resolution to request Neider resign voluntarily. Peter Schaps was the lone opposition and when given a chance leading up to the vote for him to contribute questions or concerns he only stated “no comment.”
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