Jill Schramm/MDN City manager finalist David Lakefield, right, answers a question, as finalists Tom Joyce, left, and David Kees, center, listen at the City Hall Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Minot city manager finalists stressed communication and the importance of setting and pursuing city goals at an evening meet-and-greet with the public that capped a day-long interview process Tuesday, Sept. 30.

The Minot City Council plans to meet Thursday, Oct. 2, at 4:30 p.m. to consider the finalists – David Kees, an independent contractor in business development and mineral acquisition in Irving, Texas;, David Lakefield, City of Minot finance director; and Tom Joyce, City of Minot interim and assistant city manager.

“The end goal is we want to serve the citizens of this community – make our community stron

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