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Jim Way's upcoming retirement and options for filling the position. Staff indicated that Captain Jeff Katers is a qualified internal candidate for the position. The City Council, via a consensus, directed staff to conduct an internal recruitment, followed by an external recruitment if needed. As a result, the following occurred: 1) Captain Jeff Katers submitted his letter of interest and resume, 2) staff conducted a Police Department survey seeking feedback regarding the future leadership of the Police Department, 3) the City Administrator met with Captain Katers to discuss the results of Police Department survey, the role of the position, and the City's expectations for this position going forward, and lastly 4) a comprehensive leadership assessment was conducted. Based on the findings of all four of these items, staff recommended considering Captain Jeff Katers for the position of Police Chief with the City of Ramsey. The interview panel was made up of the City Council, the City Administrator, the Fire Chief, Police Chief Philip Johanson from the the Anoka Police Department, and the Human Resources Manager. Funding Source: The funding required for the Chief of Police position in 2015 is estimated to be $94,647 (wages only / for 11 months). Recommendation: To make a motion, authorizing staff to move ahead with promoting Captain Jeff Katers to the position of Chief of Police with the City of Ramsey, effective February 1, 2015, at $49.64 per hour / $103,252 annually, which is step 4 of the wage scale. Action: Motion to adopt resolution #14-10-215 to promote Captain Jeff Katers to the position of Chief of Police with the City of Ramsey, effective February 1, 2015, at $49.64 per hour / $103,252 annually, which is step 4 of the wage scale. P.D. Org. Chart Resolution 1410215 Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 10/09/2014 01:33 PM Form Started By: Colleen Lasher Started On: 10/08/2014 03:16 PM Final Approval Date: 10/09/2014