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Konrad Hildebrandt
Reference Notes
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Mr. Hildebrandt always faced the tough issues head on. He did not skirt around or avoid conflict.
By addressing issues in a straightforward manner he left everyone with the sense he was being
honest and not hiding anything. The city owned a golf course that was always a source of
contention, but he did his best to dispel misinformation and provide a true accounting of how the
course was being managed.
The City budget and finances were in good hands with Mr. Hildebrandt. Whenever Ms. Neeley
required help comprehending parts of the budget he provided explanations which allowed her to
understand the processes and in turn pass that understanding on to residents through her articles.
Mr. Hildebrandt did a great job making presentations in public. At City Council meetings he
presented all sides of an issue to Council then allowed them to make the final decision. He was
also very involved in the community. Ms. Neeley attended many events and meeting, and she
saw Mr. Hildebrandt at every one. He made a point of including his family in these activities.
A small group of residents cause considerable trouble for Cedar Hills. They were always
accusing Mr. Hildebrandt of some type of wrongdoing. He never acted unethical, and Ms.
Neeley is shocked at the direction the City has taken since Mr. Hildebrandt’s departure.
Mr. Hildebrandt is one of the most hardworking and diligent people Ms. Neeley has ever worked
with. Cedar Hills has more controversy than most large cities in the State, but Mr. Hildebrandt
managed it very well. With his experience and skills he will make a fantastic City Manager in
any community.
Words or phrases used to describe Konrad Hildebrandt:
Fair,
Thorough,
Respectful,
Can-do attitude,
Straightforward, and
Dedicated.
Strengths:
Trustworthy and able to handle both the Council’s and the public's issues.
Weaknesses: None identified.
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Jim Madsen - Former Director of Golf, Cedar Hills, UT 801-919-4945
Mr. Madsen was hired by Mr. Hildebrandt in 2007, and they worked together until 2012. Mr.
Hildebrandt is the best manager Mr. Madsen ever worked for in his career, in both the public and
private sectors.
Mr. Hildebrandt provided clear directions then allowed his directors the autonomy to do their
jobs the way they wanted. Occasionally he had to be more hands on for people who were not
fulfilling their duties. Although his City was successful he continued to push it to be innovative
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