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George Kolb

Friday, February 15, 2013

Departing City Administrator: Wentzville Needs Strong Leadership, Civic Involvement

George Kolb served as the Interim City Administrator for just over five months.

Today, Friday, Feb. 15, is the last day of work for Wentzville's Interim City Administrator, George Kolb. Patch sat down with Kolb and asked him about his time in Wentzville, his accomplishments and challenges. Patch: How much did you know about Wentzville coming into the job? Did you research it? READ MORE: Wentzville Hires Interim City Administrator George Kolb: I did research on the demographics, the size, a little history, where did Wentzville come from? I was very surprised to find out it was a slave town. I think they could capitalize on that for tourism and economic development. I also read your articles (on Patch). One was particularly interesting, on the audit last summer. You had a copy of the audit. I couldn't find it on the …

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Wentzville Hires Interim City Administrator and Wentzville Hires New City Administrator

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Tamara Duncan

9:16 am on Friday, February 15, 2013

George has been a pleasure to work with and I'm sad to see him go. He has one particular trail that I think is invaluable in a city manager: a great sense of humor. Best of luck in all you do, George (including the golf game!).   more ›

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Wentzville Hires Interim City Administrator

The city worked through Interim City Management, LLC to place George R. Kolb in the position.

The City of Wentzville has issued a press release that George R. Kolb will serve as the city's Interim City Manager as part of a contract the city approved with Interim Public Management, LLC. Kolb has 40 years of city management experience, a Masters of Public Administration degree and is a credentialed City Manager. The press release states that Kolb should be assuming his duties with the City of Wentzville on Sept. 5. According to the agreement with IPM, the city will pay $3,100 per week plus expenses, provide a city vehicle for business use and pay lodging for Kolb. The city has also contracted the Mercer Group to find a permanent City Administrator, and once that happens, Kolb will continue with the city for a 45-day transitional …

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Terry Kersting

9:14 am on Wednesday, August 29, 2012

I think $3100.00 PER WEEK is wwaaaay to much money let alone adding expenses, a car and lodging. Hope the city doesnt drag their feet in hiring a permanent administrator.   more ›

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