The role of Spencer finance director will be temporarily filled by a familiar face. As the city searches for a new director upon Brian Weuve’s departure in August, former city manager Bob Fagen will be the interim director. Fagen’s appointment was approved Monday by the Spencer City Council.
Mayor Steve Bomgaars and City Manager Dan Gifford both came up with the idea to reach out to the former city manager separately, which encouraged the two leaders their idea had merit.