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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council Meeting: April 5, 2022
AGENDA SECTION:
AGENDA ITEM: Termination of Police Officer
Consent
PREPARED BY: Logan Martin, City Administrator AGENDA NO. 6.g.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Approve the Resolution Terminating the
Employment of Police Officer Jason Waage Effective April 5, 2022
BACKGROUND
Police Officer Jason Waage was hired on April 12, 2007. On March 15, 2022, Mr. Waage informed the
City that he was no longer able to perform the duties of a police officer or any other position with the City
of Rosemount. Therefore, formal action needs to be taken to separate Mr. Waage from employment.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council make a motion to approve the resolution terminating the employment
of Police Officer Jason Waage, effective April 5, 2022.
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2022 - 35
A RESOLUTION SEPARATING JASON WAAGE FROM EMPLOYMENT
WITH THE CITY OF ROSEMONT
WHEREAS, Jason Waage (“Employee”) was initially hired as an employee with the City of
Rosemount (“City”) on April 12, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City has the exclusive authority to terminate the employment
of persons working for the City; and
WHEREAS, after consultation with the Police Chief and City Attorney, the City Administrator is
recommending that it is in the best interest of the City that the employment of Jason Waage be
terminated effective immediately; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation is based on the Employee’s inability to perform the essential
functions of the position, as determined by Employee and his care providers and previously
provided to the City; and
WHEREAS, following a meeting with Employee on March 15, 2022, the City Administrator
provided a letter to Employee dated March 22, 2022, advising him of the recommendation to
terminate his employment and offering him the opportunity to provide additional information
before the Council acts on the recommendation; and
WHEREAS, Employee did not request a meeting with the City Administrator, nor did he provide
additional information disputing the conclusion that he is no longer able to perform the essential
functions of a police officer; and
WHEREAS, the City Council relies on the professional expertise and opinion of the City
Administrator obtained during the administration of the City’s business as well as the conclusions
of the Employee’s health care providers concerning the Employee’s inability to perform the
essential functions of his job as a police officer; and
WHEREAS, the City inquired of Employee whether he could perform in any other capacity for
the City and Employee indicated he was unable to do so.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The above-referenced recitals are incorporated herein to this Resolution.
2. The City Council of the City of Rosemount approves the separation of the employment
of Jason Waage, effective April 5, 2022.
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3. The City Council directs that staff provide Employee with notice of the Council’s
action.
4. The City Council directs staff and the City Attorney to take all appropriate actions and
to prepare any needed documents to facilitate the directives of the Council as provided
in this Resolution.
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Resolution adopted this 5 day of April, 2022.
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William H. Droste, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jessie Paque, Deputy City Clerk
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