HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-099 CCR Member Ryan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-99
RESOLUTION EXPRESSiNG RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION TO
BRUCE BALLANGER, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE HERITAGE CENTER OF
BROOKLYN CENTER FORMERLY KNOWN AS EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER
FOR OVER 31 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, Bruce Ballanger was hired by the City of Brooklyn Center to serve as the
Convention Services/Maintenance Supervisor on January 7, 1991; and
WHEREAS, during Bruce Ballanger's early years he was recognized for his ability in the
areas of employment relations,budget, maintenance expertise, and development of client services among
his staff inembers as well as serving as the Chair of the Safety Committee and his high understanding of
city policies; and
WHEREAS, Bruce Ballanger was praised for his incredible efforts that on the rehab of
the Inn by converting and upgrading the space to commercial office space; his efforts in the Embassy
Suites/EBHC Link and developing/enhancing the relationship with Embassy Suites; and
WHEREAS, in April 2010, Bruce Ballanger was appointed General Manager of Earle
Brown Heritage Center; and
WHEREAS, over Bruce Ballanger's tenure with Earle Brown Heritage Center,they have
won numerous awards including 2015 "The Knot's" Best of Weddings Award, the 2016 Tenth Annual
DEED Veterans Career Fair, the 2017 Silver Fork Award, 2019 Wedding Wire Couples Choice Award,
2019 "The Knot's" Best of Weddings Award, 2020 "The Knot's"Best of Weddings Awaxd; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, upon recommendation of the City Manager, that we recognize Bruce Ballanger,
General Manager of The Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center formerly known as Earle Brown Heritage
Center, and express sincere appreciation for his dedicated .
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September 26, 2022
Date Mayor
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Graves
and upon vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof: I
Elliott, Graves, Lawrence-Anderson, and Ryan
and the following voted against the same:None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.