Adopt Resolution #18-153 Filling the Vacant Economic Development Manager Position

The purpose of this case is for the City Council to consider hiring an Economic Development Manager.

The City Council discussed this matter at the May 8, 2018, work-session and staff was directed to conduct a recruitment for an Economic Development Manager.  Staff conducted an external recruitment and received application materials from nine individuals. Five (5) individuals were advanced to first interviews. Three (3) were advanced to a second interview.  

Per resolution #13-06-091, positions that serve as staff liaison to a board or commission shall include non-employee panel members.  In this case, the members were Councilmember Mark Kuzma, Councilmember Chris Riley, Chair of the Economic Development Authority Jim Steffen, and four staff.  This represented the panel for second interviews. The panel directed staff to contact Mr. Sean Sullivan as the top candidate for the position.  Mr. Sullivan successfully passed the City's pre-employment checks and was provided with a contingent job offer, pending City Council approval.

It may be of interest to note that Mr. Sullivan worked for the City of Ramsey as an Economic Development Coordinator from 2000 to 2010 and is therefore very familiar with many of the City’s current businesses, the economic development function, many City staff members and other professional contacts in the area. Since then, Mr. Sullivan has continued in his role as an economic development professional and has gained additional skills and credentials.

The funding required for this position has already been included in the 2018 budget and represents a savings when compared to the previously anticipated allocation.  

To hire Mr. Sean Sullivan as the City’s Economic Development Manager, effective on or near August 27, 2018, at $7,475 per month, which is step three of the 2018 wage scale and equivalent to $43.13 per hour, with a credit of 5 vacation days upfront and vacation accruals beginning with “After 8” years of service. 


 

Motion to adopt resolution #18-153  hiring Mr. Sean Sullivan as the City’s Economic Development Manager, effective on or near August 27, 2018, at $7,475 per month, which is step three of the 2018 wage scale and equivalent to $43.13 per hour, with a credit of 5 vacation days upfront and vacation accruals beginning with “After 8” years of service.