Resolution - #06-03-086 - 03/14/2006

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Councilmember Pearson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #06-03-086 RESOLUTION ADOPTING PUBLIC WORKS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATIONS WHEREAS, Springsted, Inc. is conducting an organizational study on behalf of the City of Ramsey; and WHEREAS, a review ofthe growing needs of the Public Works and Fire Departments has revealed a need to separate those departments; and WHEREAS, the Ramsey City Council agrees with Springsted's recommendations for a reorganization of the Public Works and Fire Departments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: The City Council of the City of Ramsey confirms staff s recommendation to adopt the following organizational changes: 1. The current Public Works Director/Fire Chief would be made the full-time Fire Chief, with one year's transitional oversight of Public Works operations. During this year, the Fire Chief would assume the responsibility of mentoring someone to fill the future position of Public Works Superintendent. 2. The current Director of Engineering would assume the Public Works Director position, with direct responsibility for Engineering and Public Works operations. 3. The City would move to hire a senior engineer in the next year. 4. Create a Utilities Supervisor position to replace the Utilities Lead position. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Olson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Gamec Councilmember Pearson Councilmember Olson Councilmember Cook Councilmember Elvig Councilmember Jeffrey Councilmember Strommen and the following voted against the same: None