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Member Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-44
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF DONN ESCHER
WHEREAS, Donn Escher served as Chair of the Financial Commission since August 17, 1992,
providing leadership and being instrumental in reviewing and developing financial management policies and making
recommendations regarding the City's annual budget, as well as City Council salaries; and
WHEREAS, Donn Escher served as a member of the Financial Task Force from April 22, 1991,
through June 9, 1992; and participated in the review process and made recommendations 1) to improve cost effectiveness
of City services, programs, and functions; 2) on priorities for reducing or eliminating services; and 3) on modifications,
additions, and/or deletions to short- and long-term City revenue sources; and
WHEREAS, in 1962-1963 Donn Escher served on the Government Study Committee that
recommended that a Charter Commission be formed and he served on the first Charter Commission, as well as another
ten years from December 12, 1978, to December 1, 1988, serving in the capacity of Chair and Vice Chair; and
WHEREAS, in 2004 Donn Escher was the recipient of a Brooklyn Center Community Service Award
by the Brooklyn Center Special Events Committee; and
positions; and
WHEREAS, Donn Escher also served the State of Minnesota in a number of very responsible
WHEREAS, Donn Escher was involved in numerous civic and community organizations; and
WHEREAS, his 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 that 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 Donn Escher is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center, and this resolution
serves as a visible and lasting expressing of gratitude for the leadership and service he has rendered to the citizens of
Brooklyn Center and be it further resolved that the City of Brooklyn Center extends its condolences to Mr. Escher's
family on his recent death, which is a loss both to his family and many friends, and also to the community of Brooklyn
Center.
March 27. 2006
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ATTEST: V KNcW
City Clerk
Maytr
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.