HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-202 CCRMember Dan Ryan introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-202
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION TO
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT GARY EITEL FOR 10
YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, Gary Eitel was hired as Interim Assistant to the City Manager on
March 14, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Gary Eitel has ably served in many roles with the City including EDA
Secretary, Community Development Director, and Director of Business and Development; and
WHEREAS, Gary Eitel has performed each of these roles in exemplary fashion,
assuring that the best interests of the City have been well served; and
WHEREAS, Gary Eitel is admired by all for his endless positivity and passion in the
workplace and his relentless initiative to identify opportunities which promote public and private
investments in Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, Gary Eitel has provided staff support to the Planning Commission,
providing thorough review and expert recommendations in the areas of zoning, planning, site review,
and comprehensive plan development; and
WHEREAS, Gary Eitel has been instrumental in the long-term visioning and
planning for the City, the effective use of tax increment financing for redevelopment and community
improvement projects including: Opportunity Site planning, the Rebuild and Renew Housing
program, Bass Lake Road streetscape plan, Shingle Creek Crossing redevelopment, Northwest
Family Service Center, Maranatha Senior Campus, Luther Auto Campus redevelopment, The
Sanctuary at Brooklyn Center senior housing, Howe Fertilizer redevelopment, former Northwest
Athletic Club redevelopment, Embassy Suites Hotel development, FBI Regional Headquarters;
Topgolf/Regal Theater redevelopment, and many more projects too numerous to name; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center wishes to recognize
the professionalism with which Gary Eitel 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 we recognize the
honorable retirement of Gary Eitel on December 11, 2017, and express sincere appreciation for his
dedicated public service. We wish Gary and his family the very best in the future.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-202
December 11, 2017
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Marquita Butler
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Marquita Butler, Kris LAwrence-Anderson, Dan Ryan
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.