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Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -57
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR
THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF SY KNAPP
WHEREAS, Sy Knapp was appointed as Director of Public Works on July
1, 1979, and served in that capacity until he retired on January 28, 1994; and
WHEREAS, he has served in many capacities as a long- standing member
of the American Public Works Association; Minnesota Public Works Association;
City Engineers Association of Minnesota; Minnesota Society of Professional
Engineers; and Rotary Club of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, Sy was named City Engineer of the Year by the City Engineers
Association of Minnesota in 1989 for his outstanding service and his
engineering accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, his devotion to the tasks and responsibilities as Director
of Public Works contributed substantially to the effectiveness and success of
the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, his stewardship of the public investment in infrastructure,
and public service and civic effort for the betterment of the community merit
the gratitude of the citizens of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, it is highly appropriate his service to the community should
be recognized and expressed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that the dedicated public service of Sy Knapp is
hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center and that the
City wishes him a long and happy retirement.
ATTEST:
March 28, 1994
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
Deputy Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Barb Kalligher and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof:
Todd Paulson, Dave Rosene, Barb Kalligher, and Kristen Mann;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.