City Administrator - Aaron Kramer
The City Administrator is responsible to the City Council for
the efficient administration of all affairs of the City. He ensures that
all laws and ordinances are enforced, exercises supervision and control
over all departments, and attends all meetings of the City Council,
Commissions, and Boards.
The City Administrator makes recommendations to the City
Council for such measures as he/she deems necessary, prepares and submits
the annual budget, and keeps the Council advised as to the financial
condition and needs of the City.
Years of Service: First Year
Lived in Prairie du Chien: since 2010
 Birthplace: Neenah, WI (Also lived in Emporia, KS; Stevens Point,
WI; Ripon, WI)
Family: Wife - Sarah Daughters - Kylie (5) and Emily (2)
Occupation: City Administrator
Education: Ripon High School; UW-Stevens Point (BS in
Political Science, BS in Public Administration, Minor in Economics)
Affiliations: Prairie
du Chien Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus
Offices Held: Mayor of the city of Ripon, WI (2003-2010)
Hobbies: Milwaukee Brewers; Green Bay Packers; working on the family
website,
WIAA-licensed official in basketball, softball and baseball; gardening;
spending time with my wife and children; traveling
 City
Clerk-Treasurer - Barb Elvert
Barb Elvert joined the City staff in 1974. Barb
is responsible for day-to-day financial management of the City,
including payroll, and management of voter registration. She also
assumes all the duties and responsibilities of the City Administrator in
his absence.
Deputy
City Clerk-Treasurer
The Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer is responsible
for preparing all agendas and minutes for the City Council, Commissions,
and Boards, maintaining the Council Proceedings and ordinances, and
processing all sewer and water bills and licenses.
Receptionist
The receptionist is the first
person you will talk to when you have a question or concern about City
government. She is also responsible for reserving meeting rooms at City
Hall, as well as taking reservations for all City Park shelters. |
