Firestone Board of Trustees Conducts Annual Performance Appraisal of Town Manager

 
The Firestone Board of Trustees completed its annual appraisal of Town Manager, A.J. Krieger, during an Executive Session on Wednesday, April 28^th.  The Board recognized Mr. Krieger for several notable accomplishments in his second year as Town Manager and recognized his leadership during the pandemic, a time in which many other municipalities struggled.

 Highlighted accomplishments included:

• Updating and implementation of the Firestone Development Code

• Creation of a Parks Master Plan

• Construction of a new Town Hall

• Construction of a new Water Treatment Plant

• Implementation of services by VIA Transportation

• Initiation of an updated Central Park Master Plan

• Progress toward the realization of a park in Neighbors Point

• Initiation of negations for Municipal Broadband

• Award of $1MM Energy Assistance Impact Grant

• Award of $90,000 Community Development Block Grant

• Award of $20,000 State of Colorado REDI Grant

The Board of Trustees also reviewed the results of Mr. Krieger’s annual 360 evaluation that was administered by a third-party consultant.  In an anonymous survey, town staff, board members, and consultants were asked to provide feedback on Mr. Krieger’s strategy, execution, leadership, character, and communication.  Mr. Krieger received high marks in all categories, with town staff rating him highest, giving him an overall rating of 4.72 out of 5.00.  Mr. Krieger combined rating from all respondents was 4.50 out of 5.00.
At the conclusion of the appraisal, the Board of Trustees and Mr. Krieger discussed priorities for the current year, and the Board thanked him for his service and dedication to the Town of Firestone.

Signed April 29, 2021: 

Mayor Bobbi Sindelar, Mayor Pro Tem Frank A Jimenez, Trustee Don Conyac, Trustee Sean Daugherty, Trustee Samantha Mering, Trustee Doug Sharp, Trustee David Whelan