HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016-032 Resolution Recognizing Dusty Finke for 10 Years of Service to MedinaMember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2016-32
RECOGNIZING DUSTY FINKE FOR TEN YEARS
OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF MEDINA
WHEREAS, Dusty Finke has been a valued full time City of Medina employee in the
Planning Department of the City since May 1, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Dusty has served as the City Planner at the City of Medina for nearly seven
years, and has also served the City as an Associate Planner, Assistant to Planning, Office Assistant,
and Administration Intern; and
WHEREAS, Dusty has previously served and provided leadership as the City's Election
Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, Dusty has coordinated the completion of the City's 2010-2030
Comprehensive Plan, is currently leading the coordination and completion of the City's 2020-2040
Comprehensive Plan and created various accompanying official controls including land use
ordinances and development related administrative procedures; and
WHEREAS, Dusty has integrated the use of technology in the permitting process of
building permits and Laserfiche for electronic records; and
WHEREAS, Dusty provided leadership in the development of the Open Systems
International, Inc. project, including innovative implementation of a collaborative fast -track review
process and has guided the City through the addition of 569 housing units and 19 New Commercial
Construction starts; and
WHEREAS, Dusty has demonstrated initiative to advance his professional development
and obtained his Master's Degree in Public Policy from the University of Minnesota Humphrey
Institute of Public Affairs with the assistance of the City's Continuing Education Program and has
attained AICP planning certification and other professional credentials; and
WHEREAS, Dusty has implemented various programs and processes including on -going
septic system monitoring, conditional use permit inspections, and code enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina expresses sincere gratitude for Dusty's great work ethic,
dedication, leadership, and continued service to the Medina community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Medina
acknowledges and thanks Dusty Finke for ten years of service to the community.
Dated: May 3, 2016.
Resolution No. 2016-32
May 3, 2016
ATTEST:
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk
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Bob Mitchell, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Martin
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Cousineau, Martin, Mitchell, Pederson
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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May 3, 2016