HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-094 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution
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and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-94
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF
BRAD HOFFMAN FOR HIS 32 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, Brad Hoffman has been an employee of the City of Brooklyn Center
since February 13, 1975, and will retire July 15, 2007, after more than thirty-two years of
dedicated service to the City of Brooklyn Center and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Brad Hoffman has consistently provided the City of Brooklyn
Center and its residents with dedicated public service during his tenure working in the capacities
of Administrative Assistant in Police Department, Administrative Assistant in City Manager's
Office, Housing/Purchasing Coordinator, HRA Coordinator, and EDA Coordinator prior to
becoming Director of Community Development; and
WHEREAS, Brad Hoffman has performed each position in an exemplary fashion,
assuring that the best interests of the City were well served; and
WHEREAS, Brad Hoffman was instrumental in the long-term visioning and
planning for the City, the use of tax increment financing for redevelopment and community
improvement projects, the renovation of the Earle Brown Heritage Center, and the 53`d Avenue
Development and Linkage Project; and was significantly involved in numerous development and
redevelopment projects including Joslyn Redevelopment, Brooklyn Boulevard Plan, Brookdale
Redevelopment, Shingle Creek Towers Project, 69th Avenue/Brooklyn Boulevard Project, and
Opportunity Site; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center wishes to recognize
the professionalism with which Brad Hoffman has discharged his duties and made a positive
impact on the community of Brooklyn Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, upon the recommendation of the City Manager, that the dedicated
public service of Brad Hoffman is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn
Center.
Julv 9. 2007
Date
ATTEST: V,
City Clerk
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Dan Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Kay Lasman, Mary O'~onnor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich;
and th 1 following voted against the same: none;
where .ipon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.