HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-29 Resolution Recognizing Planning Director Dusty Finke For Fifteen Years Of Service To The City Of MedinaMember Martin introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-29
RECOGNIZING PLANNING DIRECTOR DUSTY FINKE FOR 14114 1 EEN 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 Planning Director at the City of Medina for nearly
twelve years, and has also served the City as a Planner, Associate Planner, Assistant to Planning,
Office Assistant, and Administration Intern; and
WHEREAS, Dusty has coordinated the completion of the City's 2010-2030 Comprehensive
Plan, coordinated the 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, which were both essential during the COVID-19
shutdowns; and
WHEREAS, Dusty provided leadership in the development and expansion 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 829 housing units and 26 new
commercial construction starts; and
WHEREAS, Dusty oversaw the renovation of the lower -level office space at City Hall,
Maxxon expansion, AutoMotorPlex expansion, Okalee Senior Living project, and Wealshire Assisted
Living Facility project and expansion; and
WHEREAS, Dusty coordinated the Hickory Drive Stormwater project, Tower Drive
Stormwater project, Chippewa Road/Arrowhead Drive Corridor Study, Tamarack Drive Study,
Wolsfeld Ravine Grant, and the Quad City Sewer Agreement; 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.
Resolution No. 2021-29
May 4, 2021
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Medina
acknowledges and thanks Dusty Finke for fifteen years of service to the community.
Dated: May 4, 2021.
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Albers and
upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Albers, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Martin, Reid
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Resolution No. 2021-29 2
May 4, 2021