HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.d. City Adminstrator Position and PERA ExclusionAGENDA ITEM: City Administrator Position and PERA
Exclusion
AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Emmy Foster, Assistant City
Administrator
AGENDA NO.
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ATTACHMENTS: None
APPROVED BY: D.W
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Approve a Resolution Relating to the City
Administrator; Confirming and Ratifying the Position; Setting Duties and Responsibilities;
and Approving the Election to be Excluded from Public Employees Retirement Association.
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CITY COUNCIL
City Council Meeting: September 2, 2008
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council is asked to approve the City Administrator position and prescribing its duties and
responsibilities to elect and authorize the City Administrator to be excluded from PERA, and utilize the
International City Management Association Retirement Corporation (ICMA RC) as his retirement
investment vehicle.
Minn. Stat. 353.028 authorizes a person who is appointed to and holding the position of Chief
Administrative Officer of a statutory city under a resolution establishing such position and prescribing its
duties and responsibilities to elect to be excluded from membership in the general employees retirement plan
of the Public Employees Retirement Association and participate in another deferred compensation program
that meets the requirements of Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Dwight Johnson, City Administrator of the City of Rosemount, will meet the requirements for the election of
Minn. Stat. 353.028 upon adoption of this resolution
BACKGROUND
State Law recognizes the nomadic nature of City Administrators, and therefore has authorized in Minn.
Stat. 353.028 the ability for City Administrators to "opt -out" of the Public Employees Retirement
Association, and redirect investments in other retirement opportunities such as ICMA RC.
ICMA RC is a qualified 457 plan which allows for a portable retirement investment plan. The attached
resolution serves as notification to the Council of Mr. Dwight Johnson's desire to be excluded from
PERA, and that the ICMA RC be designated as his plan of choice.
There is no impact on the budget; it merely redirects the pension contribution for the City Administrator
to another agency.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests that Council approve the above mentioned motion.
RESOLUTION 2008
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2008-
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR;
CONFIRMING AND RATIFYING THE POSITION;
SETTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; AND APPROVING THE ELECTION TO
BE EXCLUDED FROM PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. 353.028 authorizes a person who is appointed to and holding the position
of Chief Administrative Officer of a statutory city under a resolution establishing such position and
prescribing its duties and responsibilities to elect to be excluded from membership in the general
employees retirement plan of the Public Employees Retirement Association and participate in another
deferred compensation program that meets the requirements of Section 457 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the City Administrator of the City of Rosemount will meet the requirements for the
election of Minn. Stat. 353.028 upon adoption of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is reasonable and appropriate to authorize its
City Administrator to elect to participate in another deferred compensation program in accordance
with Minn. Stat. 5 353.028.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Rosemount,
Minnesota:
1. That the establishment of the position of City Administrator is hereby confirmed and ratified
in all respects;
2. That the City Administrator is and will be the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of
Rosemount;
3. That, in addition to such other duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time by
the City Council or by law, the City Administrator shall have the following duties:
A. Supervise the administration of all departments, offices and divisions of the City
except as otherwise provided by law and carry out any other responsibilities placed
under his jurisdiction by subsequent Council action.
B. Oversee the selection and hiring of city employees in accordance with Council
direction and policies; make recommendations for terminating employees.
C. Prepare and submit a proposed annual budget to the City Council and keep the City
Council advised of the financial condition of the City and make such
recommendations as the Administrator may from time to time determine desirable
and necessary.
J.
ATTEST:
D. Attend and participate in discussions at all meetings of the City Council and other
official bodies as directed by the Council, and be responsible for the preparation of
the City Council agenda.
E. See that all laws and ordinances of the City are duly enforced.
F. Oversee all personnel matters for the City in conjunction with policy established by
the City Council; negotiate or delegate the negotiation of terms and conditons of
employee labor contracts for presentation to the City Council; conduct annual
evaluation and review of work performance of all department heads.
G. Issue or delegate to others the authority to issue purchase orders for previously
budgeted items in accordance with the City's purchasing policies.
H. Represent the City at official functions as directed by the City Council and maintain
good public relations with the citizens of the community.
I. Recommend from time to time the adoption of such measures as the Administrator
may deem necessary or expedient for the health, safety and welfare of the community
or for the improvement of the administration.
Monitor all consultant and contract work performed for the City.
K. Coordinate the activities of the City Attorney.
4. And that the City Administrator is authorized by law and by this resolution to elect to
participate in a deferred compensation program meeting the requirements of Section 457 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, in lieu of participation in the Minnesota
Public Employees Retirement Association, and the City Administrator's election to be
excluded from participation in the Public Employees Retirement Association is approved.
ADOPTED this day of 2008, by the City Council of the City of
Rosemount.
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
William H. Droste, Mayor
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RESOLUTION 2008
RESOLUTION 2008
Motion by: Second by:
Voted in favor:
Voted against:
Member absent:
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