HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-12 Resolution Recognizing Erin Barnhart for 15 Years of ServiceResolution No. 2023-12
February 7, 2023
Member Martin introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12
RECOGNIZING ERIN BARNHART FOR FIFTEEN YEARS
OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF MEDINA
WHEREAS, Erin Barnhart has been a valued full time City of Medina employee in the
Finance Department of the City since February 1, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Erin has served as the Accountant and Assistant Finance Director at the City
of Medina and has served as the Finance Director since January 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Erin has created financial management policies/procedures and helped to
implement modern technological tools to improve the City’s financial stability, accountability,
quality control, and customer service; and
WHEREAS, Erin procured a Aa1 rating for the City and through strategic bond planning
has enabled the City to qualify for Conduit Bond financing on three occasions; and
WHEREAS, Erin oversees the City’s Capital Improvement Plan, bonding, debt service, the
Financial Management Plan, project assessments, and other effective strategies for long-term fiscal
planning; and
WHEREAS, Erin produces all quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports required by
Hennepin County, the State of Minnesota, Office of the State Auditor, Department of the
Treasury, Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service; and
WHEREAS, Erin manages funding for road reconstructions/overlays, numerous utility
upgrades, and managed over $700,000 in CARES Act funds due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Erin implemented an inventory of electronic equipment for remote working
during COVID-19 shutdowns and an inventory of safety supplies at each facility, which was
essential for staff and returning to work safely; and
WHEREAS, Erin’s exceptional work with the annual budget/creating base budget
information and audit preparation/completion has resulted in multiple years of general fund
surpluses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina expresses sincere gratitude for Erin’s dedication and
continued service to the Medina community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Medina
acknowledges and thanks Erin Barnhart for fifteen years of service to the community.
Resolution No. 2023-12
February 7, 2023
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Dated: February 7, 2023.
Kathy Martin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
DesLauriers and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Martin, Reid
And the following voted against same: (Absent: Albers)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.