HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-040 CCR Member Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -40
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF DAVE
PETERSON FOR OVER 35 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, Dave Peterson has been an employee of the City of Brooklyn Center since
September 16, 1974, and will retire February 26, 2010, after more than 35 years of dedicated public
service to the City of Brooklyn Center and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Dave Peterson has consistently provided the City of Brooklyn Center and its
residents with dedicated public service during his tenure working in the capacities of Acting Director
of Public Works, Deputy Director of Public Works, Public Works Superintendent, Public Works
Supervisor, and Maintenance II Worker within the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, Dave Peterson was instrumental in the administration and management of
numerous public works functions, programs, and projects including: management of the Central
Garage, Streets and Parks Division and Utility Division; implementing the City's original fleet
management program, equipment replacement costs and schedules and managing the system since
implementation; installing the City's first Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
system for the City's utility infrastructure; developing water use regulations in response to the 1988
drought; establishing, the 15 -year Capital Maintenance Building Plan and the first two years of
projects under the plan; spearheading the Automatic Meter Reading project and monitoring the
project from conception to completion; managing the leases for cellular antennas on City water
towers; coordinating the public works maintenance facility addition and remodeling; liaison for
Highway 100 project in Brooklyn Center; organizing past City events including Public Works Week
Open House and Public Works Week picnic; as well as many other functions of the Public Works
Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center wishes to recognize the
professionalism with which Dave Peterson 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 Dave Peterson is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -40
February 22, 2010
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.