Consider a Resolution to Accept the Resignation of the Deputy City Admistrator/Community Development Director & Direct Staff to Prepare a Plan to Address the Job Duties Left Vacant

Ms. Heidi Nelson, the Deputy City Administrator/Community Development Director submitted a letter of resignation on February 27, 2012.  Ms. Nelson has been with the city of Ramsey for just over 10 years and has been integrally involved in the city's operations, including serving as interim City Administrator in 2006, as well as serving as the the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Executive Director for the past three years.  Ms. Nelson accepted a position with the city of Wayzata as the City Manager; her last day with the city of Ramsey is April 10, 2012.

Ms. Nelson's position is currently responsible for the following Duties (the full job description is attached):

A. Assist the City Administrator in overseeing operations including organizational and facilities planning.

B. Supervise and oversee Administrative Services and Community Development staff.

C. Develop, market, and oversee current and future economic and community development programs and services pursuant to policy direction from the City Administrator and the City Council.

D. Represent the City at meetings and in working with various governmental and community agencies, boards and task forces, and other organizations.

E . Prepare, implement and monitor annual department budgets and work plans.

F. Direct, coordinate, receive and respond to public inquiries/relations concerning areas of responsibility and those not related to specific City departments.

G. Oversee community festival.

In addition, to the above mentioned duties, Ms. Nelson also performs duties as the Executive Director of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA).   The HRA by-laws are attached.

To accept Ms. Nelson's resignation and direct staff to prepare a plan to address the job duties left vacant by her resignation. 

There is no funding requirement at this time.   The previous funding for Ms. Nelson's position is as follows:

$23,522 from TIF (20%)
$70,566 from HRA (60%)
$11,761 from the General Fund under Community Development (10%)
$25,314 from the General Fund under Administrative Services (10%)

$131,163 annually (salary plus benefits)

Motion to approve resolution 12-03-XXX confirming the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to accept Ms. Nelson's resignation and to direct staff to prepare a plan to address the job duties left vacant by the resignation.