HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-075 CCRMember Lin Myszkowski introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-75
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF JOHN
HARLOW FOR OVER 41 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, John Harlow has been an employee of the City of Brooklyn Center since
April 1974 and will retire June 17, 2016, after more than 41 years of dedicated fulitime public
service to the City of Brooklyn Center and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, John Harlow has consistently provided the City of Brooklyn Center and its
residents with dedicated public service during his tenure working in the capacities of Engineering
Aid, Maintenance II Worker in Streets and Traffic Control Divisions, Supervisor of Streets and
Parks Divisions and Deputy Director of Public Works; and
WHEREAS, John Harlow was instrumental in implementing many new technologies and
upgrades in the Public Works Department; establishing and spearheading many key projects and
systems; modernizing and upgrading the City's pavement marking/sign inventory and replacement
system; overseeing and directing equipment and staff during various emergency events from snow
and ice storms to summer tornado damage; managing and operating the City's vehicle and
equipment fleet system; planning and implementing the parks and open space renewal projects;
served as Union Steward and spearheaded the City's Public Works Labor Management
Committee; and John has been an active member of the Street and Park Superintendents
Association (past president), Public Works Association and Minnesota Park and Recreation
Association; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center wishes to recognize the
professionalism with which John Harlow 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 John Harlow is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center.
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May 23 ,
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kris Lawrence-Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, Dan Ryan
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.