HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 16-240 Parks and Recreation Director Appointment
McCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 16-240
Meeting Date October 6, 2016
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
Originator
SUBJECT:
Department Approvals Initials or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
Parks and Recreation Director Appointment:
City Manager
Kurt Wolf
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
Parks and Recreation
COST IMPACT: n/a
Airport
FUNDING n/a
Library
SOURCE:
Information Systems
TIMELINE: n/a
Human Resources TM Originator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Several qualified applications for the Parks and Recreation Director position were received. The search
process was very thorough, including a full regional search. Staff members and a member of the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee conducted extensive interviews with the top three candidates. The
decision to select Kurt Wolf as our next Parks and Recreation Director was unanimous. The City Manager
has extended a conditional offer of employment to Kurt Wolf, subject to Council confirmation.
Kurt achieved his Bachelor of Science Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Idaho; he
has since gained extensive knowledge and experience in both parks management and recreation
programming. Prior to beginning his career in public service, he worked on design and development
projects at both the local and international level. Some of Kurt’s experience in public service includes
increasing recreational programming, management, and redevelopment of community parks and open
space, as well as budget development and capital improvement planning. Kurt has shown his ability to
develop strong, collaborative relationships both internally and externally; he is also well versed in the
future plans and needs of our community and organization.
In addition to professional experience, Kurt currently serves on the Payette Lakes Ski Club board and the
McCall Nordic Ski Club board. Kurt has been a youth, high school, and collegiate coach for twelve years
in both track and field, and Nordic skiing events.
Kurt has demonstrated his dedication, knowledge, and experience throughout his career with the City of
McCall. Kurt’s combined experience, education, dedication to our organization and clear passion for
recreation; make him the ideal selection as the City of McCall’s Parks and Recreation Director.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Confirm the City Manager’s appointment of Kurt Wolf as the Parks and Recreation Director, per McCall
City Code 1-9-3(C)
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE ACTION