HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-55 Resolution Recognizing City Administrator Scott Johnson for Ten Years Of Service To The City of MedinaMember Albers introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-55
RECOGNIZING CITY ADMINISTRATOR SCOTT JOHNSON FOR TEN 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 showed leadership and vision by leading the City through the adoption
of the City's 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Scott led the efforts in Medina's succession planning by adopting a 10 year
staffing plan and creating training opportunities for employees to allow for smooth transitions upon
key staffretirements in the Public Safety and Public Works departments; and
WHEREAS, Scott led staff through the process of defining Medina's core values and
institutionalized these values by incorporating into the organizational structure; and
WHEREAS, Scott demonstrated resilience while he led the City through unchartered
waters of a global pandemic by keeping residents and staff safe and the City financially sound,
while continuing to provide the highest quality service; and
WHEREAS, Scott provided invaluable assistance in bringing area fire agencies and
municipalities together to study future fire service needs and options; and
WHEREAS, Scott exhibited 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 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 managed the negotiations resulting in a new cable franchise agreement
with Mediacom which expanded cable and high-speed internet 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 and the State of Minnesota to secure
funding for imperative intersection improvements at Highway 55/County Road 116 and Highway
55/Arrowhead Drive, including two quiet zone railroad crossings; and
Resolution No. 2021-55
September 7, 2021
Jodi N4. Gallup, City Clerk
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 ten years of service to the community.
Dated: September 7, 2021.
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Reid 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.
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September 7, 2021