Six key staff members have left Ramsey since March:

• Heidi Nelson, deputy administrator, is now Wayzata's city manager.

• Aaron Backman, economic development director, has the same role in Windom.

• Brian Olson, public works director, has the same role in Edina.

• Tim Himmer, city engineer, has the same role in Coon Rapids.

• Dean Busch, IT coordinator, has the same role in Robbinsdale.

• Amy Deitel, deputy clerk, has the same role in Arden Hills.

PAUL LEVY