MCMA 2024/25 Committee Charge, Issues, and Membership
MCMA has a lot of great members who work hard on our committees. That's where much of the real work gets done! If you have a passion for a particular issue and would like to join a committee, please contact it's chair.
Recognition and Membership Committee
Reviews applications for membership where there is a question of eligibility, using criteria set forth by ICMA and the MCMA Constitution (rarely happens!). Committee is also responsible for selecting the annual winner of the Dr. Robert A. Barrett Management Achievement Award. Committee has also taken responsibility for overseeing the managers in transition program.
Chaired by the 1st Vice President. Must also include an active past president (not the immediate) and three members who have never served as officers, one of which must have less than five years of experience.Chaired by 1st Vice President – Noah Schuchman, City Manager, Golden Valley
Members
Name Title Organization
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Adam Bell |
City Manager |
Crystal |
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Dan Buchholtz |
City Administrator |
Spring Lake Park |
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David Chanski |
Assistant City Administrator |
Farmington |
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Lindy Crawford |
City Manager |
White Bear Lake |
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Daniel Eick |
In Transition |
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Joe Hatch |
City Administrator |
Newport |
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Dianne Miller |
City Administrator |
Eagan |
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Clinton Rogers |
City Administrator |
Janesville |
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Jackie Schulze |
Assistant City Administrator |
Waconia |
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Kim Therres |
Assistant City Manager |
Crystal |
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Enrique Velazquez |
Director of Regulatory Services |
Minneapolis |
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Kris Wilson |
City Administrator |
Inver Grove Heights |
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Aurora Yager |
Deputy City Manager |
Wayzata |
Priorities:
- Continue work to strengthen the Manager-In-Transition (MIT) program.
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Choose 2026 Barrett award winner
- Choose 2026 Outstanding Service Award recipient
- Address any other direct member benefit issues that may arise
Professional Development Committee
Creates opportunities in professional development and training. In recent years, the Committee’s main activity has been to plan the Professional Development Winter Workshop.
Per the constitution, this committee is chaired by the 2nd Vice President.
Chaired by the 2nd Vice President – Bruce Messelt, County Administrator, Sherburne County
Members
Name Title Organization
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Susan Arntz |
City Manager |
Mankato |
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Jason Baker |
City Administrator |
Oronoco |
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Daniel Eick |
In Transition |
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Mike Humpal |
Manager Local Government Solutions |
South Central Service Cooperative |
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Kim Keller |
City Manager |
St. Louis Park |
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Allyn Kuennen |
Assistant City Administrator |
Lakeville |
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Ari Lenz |
Assistant City Manager |
Edina |
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Laura Linehan |
Assistant City Administrator |
Little Canada |
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Eurel Nwachi |
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Cathy Reynolds |
In Transition |
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Tim Sandvik |
City Manager |
Robbinsdale |
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Chris Swanson |
Assistant City Administrator |
Savage |
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Tom Terry |
City Administrator |
Elko New Market |
Priorities:
- Plan the 2026 Winter Workshop
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Consider member professional development needs; offer recommendations to the Board on ways to improve and strengthen professional development
Annual Conference Planning Committee
Works with conference planning staff to plan the Spring Annual Conference.
Chair: Kevin Watson, City Administrator, Vadnais Heights
Members
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Name |
Title |
Organization |
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Sarah Alig |
Assistant City Administrator |
Eagan |
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Patrick Antonen |
City Administrator |
Circle Pines |
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Jason Baker |
City Administrator |
Oronoco |
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Steve Bot |
City Administrator |
St. Michael |
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David Chanski |
Assistant City Administrator |
Farmington |
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Daniel Eick |
In Transition |
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Joe Hatch |
City Administrator |
Newport |
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CJ Holl |
City Administrator |
Tonka Bay |
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Mike Humpal |
Local Government Solutions Officer |
South Central Service Cooperative |
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Jack Linehan |
City Administrator |
Falcon Heights |
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Robb Linwood |
City Administrator |
Wyoming |
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Brent Mareck |
City Manager |
Carver |
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Anthony Martens |
City Administrator |
Blooming Prairie |
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Pat Melvin |
Management Consultant |
DDA HR |
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Marc Nevinski |
City Administrator |
Shorewood |
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Al Roder |
City Administrator |
Byron |
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Noah Schuchman |
City Manager |
Golden Valley |
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Jackie Schulze |
Assistant City Administrator |
Waconia |
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Kim Therres |
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager |
Crystal |
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Tom Terry |
City Administrator |
Elko New Market |
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Enrique Velazquez |
Director of Regulatory Services |
Minneapolis |
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Jason Wedel |
City Manager |
Prior Lake |
Priority: Plan the 2026 Annual Conference
Education and Outreach Committee
Committee is responsible for activities related the ICMA Coaching Program, outreach to college undergraduate and graduate students to consider careers in local government management, and monitoring the inclusion of local government curriculum in Minnesota’s social studies programs.
Chair: Tom Terry, City Administrator, Elko New Market
Members
Name Title Organization
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Susan Arntz |
City Manager |
Mankato |
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Jason Baker |
City Administrator |
Oronoco |
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Casey Casella |
Assistant City Manager |
Hopkins |
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David Chanski |
Assistant City Administrator |
Farmington |
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Liza Donabauer |
Management Consultant |
DDA |
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Daniel Eick |
In transition |
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Mike Funk |
City Manager |
Minnetonka |
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Gregg Lindberg |
City Manager |
Burnsville |
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Jack Linehan |
City Adminisrator |
Falcon Heights |
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David Minke |
County Administrator |
Aitkin County |
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Eurel Nwachi |
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Tim Sandvik |
City Manager |
Robbinsdale |
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Chris Swanson |
Assistant City Administrator |
Savage |
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Dan Tienter |
Municipal Advisor |
Ehlers |
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Gaonou Vang |
Management Analyst |
Woodbury |
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Caitlyn Walker |
Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk |
Medina |
Priorities:
- MCMA Coaching Program
- Promote, monitor, and assist members with the ICMA Coaching Program
- Select Recipients of the MCMA Intern Stipend Program
- Select Recipients of the Annual Conference Intern Scholarships
- Outreach
- Partner with APMP to represent the profession at job fairs and other career opportunities
- Oversee the Manager-in-Residence program that places an MCMA member in a selected academic setting for one week
- School Education Program
- Encourage members in reaching into schools and community to educate young people about local government and the profession of local government management
- Interaction with Minnesota Council for Social Studies; presentations at their annual conference every other year
- Monitor State Social Studies Standards as required
Women in the Profession Committee
Committee will continue to develop and deliver programs to support entry and advancement of women in the profession of local government management, and addressing life-work balance issues for all professionals.
Chair, Renee Eisenbeisz, Assistant City Manager, Shoreview
Members
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Name |
Title |
Organization |
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Susan Arntz |
City Manager |
Mankato |
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Geralyn Barone |
Senior Advisor |
MCMA |
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Heather Butkowski |
City Administrator |
Lauderdale |
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Liza Donabauer |
Management Consultant |
DDA |
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Elise Durbin |
Assistant City Administrator |
Chaska |
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Jodi Gallup |
City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator |
Plymouth |
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Laura Linehan |
Assistant City Administrator |
Little Canada |
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Brad Martens |
City Manager |
Shoreview |
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Eurel Nwachi |
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Cathy Reynolds |
In Transition |
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Mike Sable |
City Manager |
Maplewood |
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Alex Smith |
City Administrator |
Little Falls |
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Annita Smythe |
City Administrator |
Clearwater |
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Cindy Steinhauser |
Deputy City Administrator |
Rochester |
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Elizabeth Tolzmann |
Deputy City Manager |
Bloomington |
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Ragini Varma |
City Administrator |
Lewiston |
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Aurora Yager |
Deputy City Manager |
Wayzata |
Priorities:
- Educating both members and elected officials about potential obstacles that prevent women and young professionals from advancing in the field
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Strengthening programs that mentor, Support and assist women and other professionals in their career advancement
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Continue sponsoring “Coffee and Careers” and other networking opportunities for women professionals
Professional Conduct Committee
Promotes ethical conduct and investigates alleged violations of the Code of Ethics.
Three members, each with at least five years of experience. Serve three-year terms. 2nd Vice President serves as Board liaison – Noah Schuchman, City Manager, Golden Valley
Mike Sable, City Manager, Maplewood (2nd year of 2nd term)
Michael Williams, County Administrator, Stearns County (1st year of 2nd term)
Dianne Miller, City Administrator, Eagan (3rd Year of 1st Term)
Priorities:
- Respond to any ethics complaints that may arise
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Determine ways to keep ethics in front of the members
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Raise awareness of manager ethics with elected officials
Questions? Contact Madison Hagenau, MCMA Secretariat (651-215-4048 of mhagenau@lmc.org).