Resolution - #06-12-385 - 12/12/2006

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Councilmember Jeffrey introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #06-12-385 CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF AN INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND DIRECT STAFF TO ISSUE AN RFP FOR AN EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM WHEREAS, City Administrator, Jim Norman, has submitted a letter of resignation effective December 3l, 2006; and WHEREAS, the Transition Team has recommended that the City Council appoint an Interim City Administrator until such time and the full-time regular position can be filled; and WHEREAS, the Transition Team has also recommended that staffbe directed to issue an RFP to hire an executive search firm to assist with the recruitment and selection of a new city administrator. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, 1) That the City Council of the City of Ramsey confirms the recommendation of the Transition Team to do the following: a. Appoint Assistant City Administrator, Heidi Nelson, as Interim City Administrator effective January 1,2007 b. Set ''working out of classification pay" for the Interim City Administrator at 5.5% for the interim period. c. Direct staff to issue a request for proposals for an executive search firm to assist with the process of recruiting and selecting a new city administrator. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Cook, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Gamec Councilmember Jeffrey Counci1member Cook Councilmember E1vig Councilmember Olson Councilmember Pearson Councilmember Strommen and the following voted against the same: None