HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-70 Recognizing Public Safety Director Jason Nelwon for Twenty Years of Service to the City of MedinaMember Martin introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-70
RECOGNIZING PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR
JASON NELSON FOR TWENTY YEARS
OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF MEDINA
WHEREAS, Jason Nelson has been a valued full time City of Medina employee in the
Police Department of the City since October 1, 2000; and
WHEREAS, Jason has served as a licensed peace officer at the City of Medina for twenty
years; and
WHEREAS, Jason has been the Public Safety Director since April 1, 2020
WHEREAS, Jason served as our Patrol Sergeant for sixteen years; and
WHEREAS, Jason served as our in-house investigator for three years; and
WHEREAS, Jason started our departments drug task force program in 2004; and
WHEREAS, Jason has been one of our department firearms instructors for the last seven
years; and
WHEREAS, Jason completed his State Certification in Emergency Management and serves
as our Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Medina; and
WHEREAS, Jason led the process in reviewing plans and recommending changes to the
architect to keep costs within budget for the construction/remodel of the police department facilities;
and
WHEREAS, Jason received the Medal of Honor Award from the Minnesota Chiefs
Association, Medal of Valor from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department and the First
Responder Award from the i94 West Chamber of Commerce for his life saving actions, which
demonstrated bravery, heroism, and self-sacrifice under a life -threatening situation; and
WHEREAS, Jason led the Fire Service Study grant and report process for Medina; and
WHEREAS, Jason brings a great attitude and work ethic to the job daily; and
WHEREAS, Jason has received numerous thank you letters from residents and neighboring
departments for his dedicated and professional service; and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina expresses sincere gratitude for Jason's dedication and
continued service to the Medina community.
Resolution No. 2020-70
October 6, 2020
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Medina
acknowledges and thanks Jason Nelson for twenty years of service to the community.
Dated: October 6, 2020.
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Albers, Anderson, DesLauriers, Martin, Pederson
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Resolution No. 2020-70 2
October 6, 2020