HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-079 CCRMember Jerzak introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-79
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE OVER 35
YEARS OF. DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF
RECREATION DEPUTY DIRECTOR
JOEL ERICKSEN
WHEREAS, Joel Erickson began working for the City of Brooklyn Center in
March 1985, part-time as a Building Supervisor in the Parks and Recreation Department; and
WHEREAS, in 1988, Mr. Ericksen became a full-time employee as a Recreation
Program Supervisor in Parks and Recreation Department; and
WHEREAS, in 2021, Mr. Ericksen was appointed the Interim Community and
Recreation Services (CARS) Director during the transition of hiring a new director for the
department; and
WHEREAS, in 2021, after and Director was hired, Mr. Ericksen was appointed
the Deputy Recreation Director; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ericksen managed the National Dudley Softball Tournament
for 33 years which brought thousands of people from across the country each year to Brooklyn
Center. Mr. Ericksen assisted in the revision of the Recreation Department which increased
staffing, access and programs for the community of Brooklyn Center.
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 the
honorable retirement of Deputy Director Joel Ericksen on October 30, 2023, and express sincere
appreciation for her dedicated public service. We wish Joel and his family the very best in the
future.
August 28, 2023
Date
ATTEST: `_ , 'vw
City Clerk
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member:
Lawrence -Anderson.
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Graves, Jerzak, Kragness, Lawrence -Anderson.
and the following voted against the same: None.
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.