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Konrad Hildebrandt
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gave Mr. Hildebrandt the responsibility of managing the course. He instituted much needed
changes to the management practices and immediately saw an improvement. The number of
rounds of golf played went up, and costs went down. Even with his successes, the golf course
continued to lose money. One particular group continually berated the City for what it thought
was poor management of the golf course. The group consists of people who are anti-American
and who have not paid taxes in years but feel the City cannot do anything right. Since this group
became vocal the City's attorney fees have increase dramatically due to the constant accusations
made. Mr. Johnson never uncovered any wrongdoing in the way Mr. Hildebrandt ran the City.
Financially speaking Cedar Hills is doing well. The City has gone through three Finance
Directors but has continued to receive auditing awards. Mr. Hildebrandt has remained the one
constant through those years and should receive credit for the City’s financial success.
Mr. Hildebrandt was a star high school athlete in football, basketball, and baseball. In his senior
year he led all three sports teams to become State Champions. From a young age he has
demonstrated leadership skills. He leads his staff more like a quarterback than a drill sergeant.
To Mr. Johnson, Mr. Hildebrandt is by far the obvious best candidate for the City Manager
position.
Words or phrases used to describe Konrad Hildebrandt:
Generous,
Kind,
Effective,
Diligent, and
Laid back.
Strengths:
Knows how to prioritize and focus on the important items; patient and inspires his
staff to do its best.
Weaknesses: Some people think he should have been stricter with his staff.
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Karissa Neeley - Former Reporter, Provo Daily Herald, Utah County, UT 801-796-0183
Ms. Neeley reported on the City of Cedar Hills from 2003 to 2011. She worked with Mr.
Hildebrandt during that time and found him an exceptional City Manager.
The City's staff was cooperative and worked hard at being transparent. This culture of being
open and friendly came from the top down, beginning with Mr. Hildebrandt. He was both a
leader and a manager, depending on the City’s needs at any given time. He was customer
service oriented. He dedicated almost an entire day each week to hearing residents’ concerns.
They could speak directly to him and vent their frustrations. Although he was an extremely busy
manager, he understood the importance of being accessible to the public.
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