You're likely thinking of Mr. Resetti from Animal Crossing: Wild World (Nintendo DS), not the Wii title Animal Crossing: City Folk.
Resetti isn't a playable character—he appears when you reset or power off without saving:
Resetti appears with a modified role—he runs the "Resetti Surveillance Center" accessible via a hidden cone in the city. He still scolds unsaved resets but offers more interaction.
Clarify which version you're playing for specific details!