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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION # RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT JAMES F. WAY TO THE POSITION OF POLICE CHIEF WHEREAS, City Council accepted the resignation of Police Chief David Gustafson on October 22nd, 2002 to be effective November 4th, 2002; and WHEREAS, a vacancy was thereby created in the Police Department; and WHEREAS, Sergeant James F. Way has served in the Ramsey Police Department for 17 years and has provided outstanding leadership throughout his career; and WHEREAS, Sergeant James F. Way attended and graduated from the FBI National Academy in 2000 where he received training in ttie areas of budget forecasting, legal issues, communications, forensic science, and personnel; and WHEREAS, James F. Way has served as First Sergeant for the Ramsey Police Department since January 1st, 2001; and WHEREAS, Sergeant James F. Way has been interviewed by the City Administrator and is recommended to the City Council to be appointed to the position of full-time Police Chief. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as folloWS: ~ 1) City Council appoints Police Sargent James F. Way to the position of Police Chief effective November 5th 2002, at 12:0I a.m. 2) That James Way will be compensated at an annual rate of $67,289 and will accrue vacation according to City Policy and be required to complete a one-year probationary'period. Mr. Way has already undergone background and reference checks. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: and the following abstained: and the following were absent: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Ramsey City Council this the 22nd day of October 2002.