Consider a Resolution to Accept the IT Manager's Resignation and to Authorize a Recruitment for a Replacement IT Manager

Staff received a letter of resignation dated September 6, 2012 from Mr. Dean Busch, the current IT Manager.   Mr. Busch has been with the city of Ramsey for eight years.  Mr. Busch accepted a position with the city of Robbinsdale; his last day with the city of Ramsey is September 28, 2012.

In June,  the IT Manager assumed some of the duties previously covered by the Deputy City Clerk.  In July, the IT Intern left the City resulting in less IT support. 

In addition to the City's ongoing IT needs, the following is a list of newer IT related responsibilities: increased mobile technology, the Connect Anoka County broadband project, an increase in social media and other communications, increased security monitoring needs, an increase in network monitoring and network tools, fire/security panel administration and monitoring, A/V needs for outside groups, and increased website maintenance and needs.


Finance Director Lund will complete a full needs and alternatives analysis which will be included with the agenda on September 25, 2012.

To accept the IT Manager's resignation and to authorize staff to conduct a recruitment process for a replacement IT Manager.

The funding to replace the IT Manager is estimated to be approximately $94,000 annually and is included in the 2012 budget.

Motion to approve resolution # 12-09-XXX confirming the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to accept the IT Manager's resignation and to conduct a recruitment for a replacement IT Manager.