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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-052
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION TO
MARK REINKING FOR OVER 42 YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, Mark Reinking was hired as a part time custodian on July 14,
1976, was hired as a part time water utility employee on June 2, 1977, hired as a full time
Public Utility employee in the Public Works Department on January 15, 1978, transferred to
Park Maintenance on March 18, 1996 and on January 29, 2019 was promoted to Park Crew
Leader; and
WHEREAS, Mark Reinking currently serves as a Park Crew Leader and
during the more than 42 years with Public Works, Mark provided superb support to the
Public Utilities and Park Maintenance staff, including prioritizing maintenance activities and
establishing work assignments, and directly supported the department's mission; and
WHEREAS, Mark Reinking has diligently worked with Deputy Public Works
Directors Mike Marsh, John Harlow and Dave Peterson over his 42-year tenure; and
WHEREAS, in 1984 Mark Reinking obtained his Class C Wastewater Operator
License and 1994 Mark Reinking obtained his Class B Water Operator License; and
WHEREAS, in 2000 Mark Reinking was the recipient of the APWA Public
Works Week Safety Award from promoting a safe workplace and environment; and
WHEREAS, Mark Reinking has been consistent and dependable in the daily
operations of the public parks and with city staff and vendors throughout his career; and
WHEREAS, Marlc Reinking's involvement in the Labor Management
Committee, representation of the city at the Dudley Softball Tournament, and availability
for after-hours and emergency call backs and commitment to the community is to be
commended; and
WHEREAS, Mark's dedication, pride in his work and willingness to learn
have had a direct impact on the success of Public Utilities and Park Maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center wishes to
recognize the dedication and professionalism Marlc has displayed in discharging his duties
and the positive impact she has made on the City and its citizens.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-052
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 Mark Reinking on April 30, 2020 with more than 42 years of
service and express sincere appreciation for his dedicated public service.
June 8, 2020
Date
ATTEST: OA&ZI(t iz
City Clerk
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Graves
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Elliott, Graves, and Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.