The City of Sleepy Eye City Council has approved a separation agreement with City Manager Kelli Truver.
The Council held a closed meeting April 24th to discuss a disciplinary problem. Following this meeting, Truver had been placed on paid administrative leave.
A follow-up meeting was held Monday (4/29) morning. This meeting was also closed. Following the closed part of the meeting it was announced Truver and the city had agreed to separate.
More info about the agreement will come with an official city press release.
Truver had begun duties as new city manager in February following the retirement of Mark Kober.
City of Sleepy Eye Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 29, 2019
The City of Sleepy Eye (City) makes the following second statement related to its City Manager:
Kelli Truver has been employed as City Manager with the City since February 2019. The City
and Kelli Truver executed a Separation and Release Agreement (Agreement) on April 29, 2019.
The City and Kelli Truver felt it was in the best interests of each party that Kelli Truver amicably
separate from employment with the City in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Agreement.
The Agreement provides that Kelli Truver has voluntarily resigned from employment with the
City on April 29, 2019, which is her last date of employment with the City.
The City Council approved a motion at its City Council meeting on April 29, 2019 to
communicate with its previous third-party consultant to assist the City with the transition to a
new City Manager.
Russell “Bob” Elston, Public Works Director will continue to be assigned to perform the duties
and responsibilities of City Manager in the meantime.
The City Council is confident that the City
will continue to operate effectively and efficiently during this transition.