HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-0101 Honoring Outgoing Mayor Ken GuenthnerCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -101
Motion By: Thomas
Seconded By: Hank
A RESOLUTION HONORING OUTGOING MAYOR KEN GUENTHNER
December 19, 2016
WHEREAS, Ken Guenther was elected to the Corcoran City Council beginning on January 1, 1997; and
WHEREAS, Ken Guenther was elected as Mayor beginning on January 1, 1999, serving three terms
until December 31, 2004; and
WHEREAS, service to the City continued as a member of the Charter Commission from 2006 to 2008
and again from 2009 to 2012 including serving as Chairperson, and
WHEREAS, Ken Guenther was again elected Mayor with service beginning on January 1, 2007, serving
five additional two -year terms; and
WHEREAS, Ken Guenthner applied considerable time, effort, and thought into his roles of Charter
Commission member, Councilmember, and Mayor; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as Mayor, Corcoran, installed the first utility infrastructure for water and
sanitary sewer, approved a financial management plan, secured a community development block grant
for the construction of the Hope Center, set forth the downtown utility and street improvement project,
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, Mayor Guenthner has chosen to end his time as Mayor with a term that expires on
December 31, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran recognizes the time, energy, dedication and leadership provided by
Ken Guenthner to the City of Corcoran:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Corcoran, that the City Council hereby honors
Ken Guenthner for his distinguished service to the City of Corcoran and residents of the City.
VOTING AYE
® Guenthner, Ken
® Hank, Pat
® Keefe, Mike
® LaFave, Tonya
® Thomas, Ron
VOTING NAY
❑ Guenthner, Ken
❑ Hank, Pat
F-1 Keefe, Mike
[_1 LaFave,Tonya
[__1 Thomas, Ron
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 19th day of December 2016.
Ron Thomas — Acting Mayor
City Seal
ATTEST:
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J ssica Beise —City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator
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