13-103 - 12-03 - appreciation for services provided - David Hanson - city and bassett creek watershed district Resolution 13-103 December 3, 2013
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY
DAVID HANSON TO THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY AND THE
BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota, wishes to acknowledge David
Hanson's service as Commissioner and Alternate Commissioner representing the City of
Golden Valley on the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission from 1997
through 2013; and
WHEREAS, David Hanson has generously given of his time and talents, without
compensation, to serve the public and to protect the environment; and
WHEREAS, his commitment to the water quality of Sweeney Lake, citizen education
and citizen responsibility for lake concerns has been a priority; and
WHEREAS, he advocated for modifications to Schaper Park Pond to improve its
sediment and phosphorus removal capabilities, and urged the installation of the skimmer
that is now located at the pond outlet into Sweeney Lake; and
WHEREAS, David's efforts during the design and reconstruction of Highway 100
helped ensure that the project included water quality treatment to minimize the impact of
the construction on stormwater runoff quality and providing protection to Sweeney Lake;
and
WHEREAS, David Hanson has been an advocate for the improved health of the
waters of the Bassett Creek Watershed and has devoted many hours to implementing the
goals and policies of the organization; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley hereby expresses their sincere and grateful appreciation to David Hanson for his
distinguished service to the public.
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hep rd M. Harris, Ma o
ATTEST:
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
Resolution 13-103 - Continued December 3, 2013
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Harris, Clausen,
Pentel, Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.