Willmar Municipal Utilities general manager search hits a snag

Willmar Municipal Utilities general manager search hits a snag

WILLMAR — The Willmar Municipal Utilities Commission on Monday approved retracting an offer to Joel Lemke to replace General Manager John Harren, who retired as of Friday. After interviewing four finalists, the commission on Sept. 13 had approved making an offer to Lemke, current director of public utilities and transportation with the city of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. After the Municipal Utilities Commission's labor committee, which is also …