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Monrovia Weekly Oct 02, 2019
Dylan Feik will be relocating to Monrovia with his wife, Kira, and three children, Gabe, Benson, and Eden. - Courtesy photo
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By Terry Miller
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. It was also, perhaps,the shortest city gig for Fire Chief Brad Dover. Technically, Dover served as InterimCity Manager for only 10 days when the city appointed him Sept. 17 to step inafter Oliver Chi stepped down on his way to the beach.
On Friday after 4 p.m., Sept. 27, the City of Monrovia sent out a pressrelease stating the decision was made and that Dylan Feik was to replace OliverChi for the top job in the city.
Friday’s announcement caught some by surprise and felt it was prematureto make the call BEFORE the regular council meeting on Oct. 1.
The press release sent out by the city read through “thorough andextensive evaluation process, the City Council has identified Dylan Feik astheir preferred candidate to serve as Monrovia’s next City Manager. Mr.Feik’s formal appointment will presented by the City Council at their regularmeeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1.”
The Monrovia City Council unanimously voted Feik as its next citymanager during the council meeting on Tuesday night.
The City Council approved a three-year employment agreement for Feik,effective no later than Nov. 15, which provides for a recurring one-year termrenewal. Mr. Feik’s annual salary will begin at $210,000 per year, and he willreceive a standard benefits package that includes health insurance, retirementprogram and auto allowance provisions. Additionally, Feik will be provided withtemporary rental housing assistance to facilitate a move to Monrovia.
“Words cannot express how truly blessed I feel to be selected as yournext city manager,” said Feik. “Through the recruitment process, I got to knowthe Monrovia community and the passion that people have for the city. As I stepinto this role, I will strive to carry Monrovia forward so that it continues tobe the Gem of the Foothills.”
Feik was previously the city manager of the City of Calistoga, inNorthern California through April of 2019. From his time in Calistoga, Feikgained experience leading multiple initiatives of direct relevance to Monrovia,including the development of a 10-year capital infrastructure plan, newinitiatives to address pension costs, meeting the city’s goals for affordablehousing development, and leading the city’s response to the Napa-Lake Sonomawildfire disaster in 2017. Prior to becoming city manager in Calistoga, hewas the administrative services director in Auburn, Calif., assistant citymanager in Knoxville, Iowa, and held various positions in the City of Olathe,Kan. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Weber StateUniversity and a Master of Public Administration degree from the University ofKansas.
In the upcoming weeks, Feik will be relocating to Monrovia with hiswife, Kira, and three children, Gabe, Benson, and Eden.
