Consider a Resolution to Accept the Resignation of the Economic Development/Marketing Manager and Direct Staff to Prepare a Plan to Address Job Duties Left Vacant

Mr. Aaron Backman, Economic Development and Marketing Manager submitted a letter of resignation on March 6, 2012. Mr. Backman has been with the city of Ramsey for since November 2010.  He also serves as the staff liason to the Ecomomic Development Authoirty (EDA).  Mr. Backman accepted a position with the city of Windom as the Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority; his last day with the city of Ramsey is March 23, 2012.

Mr. Backman's position is currently responsible for the following Duties (the full job description is attached)

A) Economic Development Authority (EDA) Manager
B) Economic Development & Marketing Events
C) Business Retention and Relationship Management
D) TIF and Job Creation Reporting/Tracking
E) Right of Way Acquisition Program Management (Met Council RALF Program)
F) Communications and General Information
G) Perform a wide range of other tasks (within the ability and resources of the Economic Development/Marketing Manager) at the verbal or written direction of the Deputy City Administrator/Community Development Director

To accept Mr. Backman's resignation and direct staff to prepare a plan to address the job duties left vacant by his resignation.

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

24,642 TIF (25%)
59,038 EDA (60%)
14,714 General Fund Community Development (15%)

$98,394  annually (salary plus benefits)

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