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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council Meeting: May 15, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: Proclamation of National Public Works
Week and Recognition of Public Works
Employees
AGENDA SECTION:
Presentations
PREPARED BY: Brian Erickson, PE, Director of Public
Works / City Engineer AGENDA NO. 3.a.
ATTACHMENTS: Proclamation Declaring May 20-26, 2018
National Public Works Week in
Rosemount
APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Proclamation
The Rosemount Public Works Department is a team of 24 people dedicated to maintaining a safe, clean,
and enjoyable environment for all residents and businesses. The department mission is to enhance the
quality of life through responsive, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of services consistent with
community values. The Public Works Supervisor and Public Works Coordinator work together with three
Crew Lead members and a Facility Specialist to schedule, coordinate, and manage the day-to-day projects
and activities. An administrative assistant manages the administrative needs of the department.
As we approach National Public Works Week, we would like to commend the following individuals for
their tireless effort, contribution and service to the public:
Derick Anderson
Jessie Barikmo
Tor Berkeland
Will Boyd
Tony Braun
Tony Caterina
John Cusack
Eric Day
Kurt Hadler
Mitch Hatcher
Doug Holzer
Dick Howe
Chuck Jacobus
Brady Johnson
AJ Korpela
Jim Koslowski
Greg Lund
Brent McGraw
Aaron Menza
Bill Murphy
Ryan Rausch
Brady Schmitt
Christine Watson
Joe Werden
In recognition of the commitment of our City government to maintain a safe and effective infrastructure
for a growing community, the City Council is asked to join in the designation of May 20-26 as National
Public Works Week. The national theme of this observance is “The Power of Public Works.”
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, public works services provided in the City of Rosemount are an integral part of
our citizens’ everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient
operation of public works systems and programs such as water, sewers, streets, and public
buildings; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of Rosemount residents greatly depends on
these facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design,
and construction is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works officials;
NOW THEREFORE, as Mayor of the City of Rosemount, I hereby do proclaim the week
of May 20 through 26, 2018 as National Public Works Week in the City of Rosemount. I
call upon all the citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues
involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions which public
works officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort and quality of life.
DATED THIS 15th day of May, 2018.
Mayor __________________________________________
William H. Droste