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Home My Public Portal About2023-40 Resolution Recognizing Derek Reinking 15 yearsResolution No. 2023-40 April 4, 2023 Member DesLauriers introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-40 RECOGNIZING DEREK REINKING FOR FIFTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF MEDINA WHEREAS, Derek Reinking has been a valued full-time City of Medina employee in the Public Works Department since April 1, 2008; and WHEREAS, Derek has served as the Public Works Foreman since July 8, 2019 in the Public Works Department, and has also served as Equipment Operator, and Maintenance Worker for the city; and WHEREAS, Derek has demonstrated exceptional work ethic, honesty, commitment, and a positive attitude in providing various services to the residents of Medina; and WHEREAS, Derek has knowledge of infrastructure, remains organized and disciplined, and consistently acts in the best interest of the city and residents; and WHEREAS, Derek has shown a strong desire to better his abilities at the city through educational opportunities, including the “Technical Aspects of Public Works” course at North Hennepin Community College, the “Defensive Driving” course at Dakota County Technical College, has successfully completed the training necessary to get his class C water supply operator license, SD sewer license, numerous courses through the American Water Works Association, and the Minnesota Rural Water Association; and WHEREAS, Derek has showed strong leadership skills while managing staff and numerous projects including the Lions Hunter Park renovation, the Foxberry Farms manhole rehabilitation project, the Deer Hill Road culvert project, the Arrowhead Trail extension, the installation of timed gates at the brush/compost site, and all daily activities within the Public Works Department; and WHEREAS, the City of Medina expresses sincere gratitude for Derek’s 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 Derek Reinking for fifteen years of service to the community. Resolution No. 2023-40 April 4, 2023 2 Dated: April 4, 2023. Kathleen Martin, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Albers and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Albers, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Martin And the following voted against same: (Absent: Reid) None Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.