HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-104 CCRMember Maiquita Butler introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-104
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION TO
REBECCA CRASS FOR OVER 24 YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, Rebecca Crass was hired as an Administrative Assistant in the
Community Development Department on November 22, 1993; and
WHEREAS, during the more than 20 years with Community Development,
Rebecca provided superb administrative support to the staff and directly supported the
department's mission; and
WHEREAS, Rebecca took the lead to make improvements and manage the rental
license program and worked collaboratively with LOGIS to successfully streamline, design and
implement code enforcement, administrative penalty program, diseased tree program, rental
licenses, e-permits, vacant building registrations, and special assessments using PIMS software;
and
WHEREAS, Rebecca was instrumental in working with the City Clerk to
organize documents for record retention in Laserfiche scanning; and
WHEREAS, Rebecca provided consistent and dependable management in the
daily operations of the office to provide positive and efficient customer service while
maintaining in depth knowledge of permits, licenses, ordinances, building and zoning codes,
assisting with Planning and Housing Commissions, and compiled data to submit payments and
reports for other government agencies; and
WHEREAS, Rebecca achieved professional results by consistently performing
tasks and assignments and successfully led projects to improve programs and processes; and
WHEREAS, Rebecca joined the Community Activities Recreation and Services
Department as an Administrative Assistant on August 4, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Rebecca continued her process improvement approach at the
Community Center, where she streamlined/improved numerous processes including facility
rentals, record retention and assisted with the conversion to a new recreation registration/facility
use software system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center wishes to recognize
the dedication and professionalism Rebecca has displayed in discharging her duties and the
positive impact she has made on the City and its citizens.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-104
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 retirement of Rebecca Crass on June 1, 2018 with more than 24 years of service and express
sincere appreciation for her dedicated public service.
May 14, 2018
Date Mayor
ATTEST: A , , Im
City Cl c
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
April Graves
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, M/½rquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Ryan
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.