HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2020-93 Honoring Outgoing Councilmember Tom AndersonCity of Corcoran
Counfy of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-93
Motion By: Bottema
Seconded By: Schultz
December 10, 2020
A RESOLUTION HONORING OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER TOM ANDERSON
WHEREAS, the City Council declared a vacancy following the resignation of a Councilmember at its
January 9, 2020 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council interviewed interested candidates for the vacancy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Corcoran selected Tom Anderson as the most qualified candidate
following his years of service to the City on the Parks and Trails Commission; and
WHEREAS, the appointment began on January 23, 2020 and continued until a qualified successor
was elected at the 2020 General Election, who took over the position upon receiving the official
election certificate; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Anderson, during his appointment placed considerable time, effort, and
thought into his role of City Councilmember for his temporary term in office; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as Councilmember, Corcoran improved its staffing structure, extended
water and sewer infrastructure including drilling a test well, reviewed numerous development proposals,
updated the City's core strategies, approved a new five year finance plan, provided guidance for a
proposed regional trail, approved the City Hall remodel project, drafted the 2021 budget, refinanced bonds
saving over $400,000, authorized the implementation of body cameras, and oversaw City operations
during a pandemic including the use of CARES Act funds to support the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran wishes to recognize the time, energy, dedication, and leadership
provided by Tom Anderson to the City of Corcoran.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Corcoran, that the City Council hereby honors Tom
Anderson for his distinguished service to the City of Corcoran and residents of the City.
VOTING AYE
� Thomas, Ron
® Bottema, Jon
® Lother, Brian
® Nichols, Jeremy
® Schultz, Alan
VOTING NAY
❑ Thomas, Ron
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Lother, Brian
❑ Nichols, Jeremy
❑ Schultz, Alan
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 10t'' day of December, 2020.
Ron Thomas -Mayor
ATTEST:
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ssica Beise —Administrative Services Director
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