HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016-069 Resolution Recognizing Scott Johnson for Five Years of Service to the City of MedinaMember Martin introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2016-69
RECOGNIZING SCOTT JOHNSON FOR FIVE YEARS
OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF MEDINA
WHEREAS, Scott Johnson has been a valued full time City of Medina employee, serving
as the City Administrator of the City since August 29, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Scott has led the efforts in adopting a 10 year staffing plan, coordinated the
transition in finance services, and managed the requests for proposals and appointment of a new city
engineering firm; and
WHEREAS, Scott has implemented initiatives for Medina to support and connect with
community businesses by establishing the Medina Economic Development Authority, holding
annual business forums, conducting business tours twice a year, implementing the open to business
program, and establishing positive policy changes; and
WHEREAS, Scott showed strong leadership and vision throughout the planning and
construction of the Public Works and Police Facility at 600 Clydesdale Trail in 2013 and the
remodel of the lower level of City Hall in 2016; and
WHEREAS, Scott managed the negotiations resulting in a new cable franchise agreement
with Mediacom which expanded cable and high-speed intemet access in Medina and allowed the
City better use of franchise fees; and
WHEREAS, Scott continues to represent the City with the watershed districts to identify
projects, secure grant funding, and improve the quality of our lakes and streams; and
WHEREAS, Scott has worked with Hennepin County to secure funding for imperative
intersection improvements at Highway 55/County Road 116, including a quiet zone railroad
crossing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina expresses sincere gratitude for Scott's great work ethic,
professionalism, 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 Scott Johnson for five years of service to the community.
Resolution No. 2016-69
September 6, 2016
Dated: September 6, 2016.
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jodi 1 . Gallup, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Pederson
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.
Resolution No. 2016-69 2
September 6, 2016