HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-82 - Honoring Thomas CossetteCity of Corcoran December 22, 2014
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -82
MOTION BY: Asleson
SECONDED BY: Thomas
A RESOLUTION HONORING OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS COSSETTE
WHEREAS, Thomas Cossette was elected Mayor of the City of Corcoran and served a term from January 1,
2005 until December 31, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Cossette was elected City Councilmember for a term from January 1, 2011 until
December 31, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Former Mayor and Councilmember Cossette put considerable time, effort, and thought into his
role of Mayor and City Councilmember; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as Mayor and Councilmember, Corcoran transitioned to 24/7 police coverage,
installed the first utility infrastructure for water and sanitary sewer, secured a community development block
grant for the construction of the Hope Center, reviewed significant development proposals, constructed a new
Public Works facility, increased its bond rating, and made many important decisions representing the residents
of Corcoran; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Cossette played a substantial role in overseeing the construction of the Public
Works facility dedicated on May 8, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Cossette's term expires on December 31, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran recognizes the time, energy, dedication and leadership provided by Thomas
Cossette to the City of Corcoran:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Corcoran, that the City Council hereby honors Thomas
Cossette for his distinguished service to the City of Corcoran and residents of the City.
VOTING AYE
® Guenthner, Ken
® Asleson, Rich
® Cossette, Tom
® Hank, Pat
® Thomas, Ron
VOTING NAY
❑ Guenthner, Ken
❑ Asleson, Rich
❑ Cossette, Tom
❑ Hank, Pat
❑ Thomas, Ron
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 22nd day of December 2014.
Ken Guenthner - Mayor
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City Seal
JeaZ Heinecke — City Clerk
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