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Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MAY 19,2008
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STEVE ALBRECHT, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONSIDER PROCLAMATION OF NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK FOR
THE WEEK OF MAY 18-24,2008
Since 1960, the American Public Works Association (APWA) has sponsored
National Public Works Week. Across the nation, APWA's tens of thousands of
members use this week to energize and educate the public on the importance of
the contribution of public works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing
and operating the infrastructure of our local communities.
This year the theme of public works week is "The Future is Now," which reflects
that the future of our communities is truly public works, not only through
innovation, invention and maintenance but also with investment. The way to
ensure a productive and safe future for communities around the globe is to
invest today in the infrastructure that is tomorrow's world.
The Prior Lake Public Works Department makes sure that potable water is there
when you turn your faucet on in the morning, plows the streets and trails when
they are deep with snow, and keeps City parks clean and safe. The men and
women in our department are on duty 24/7 from power outages where they make
sure the lift stations are working, preventing sewer backups; to making sure the
ball fields are in excellent condition for a Sunday tournament game; to
performing maintenance on the Police and Fire Department vehicles allowing
those departments dependable emergency use of their vehicles.
I consider myself very fortunate to work with the following employees who make
up the City's Public Works Department.
Streets and Utilities
Craig Eldred
Brad Brandt
Leo Dorn
Bruce Friedges
Pete Hilgers
Matt Hjermstad
Jim Larson
Bruce Meuleners
Mick Meyer
Fred Prindle
Andy Stephes
Jake Theisen
Joe Wi ita
Parks
AI Friedges
Tom Buckley
Mike Buesgens
Jeremy Coy
Tom Hein
Scott Johnson
Lee Karow
Chad Maatta
Greg Skluzacek
Carrie Wiita
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Fleet Maintenance
Chad Shimota
Chris Zweber
Administration
Mary Olson
Judy Pint
Jennifer Wittkopf
Enaineerinq
Larry Poppler
Ross Bintner
Nate Briese
Kevin Kleist
The Public Works Department also utilizes nearly 40 seasonal employees to
assist City Staff. Their hard work and contribution to the City are also greatly
appreciated.
In closing, I recommend the Mayor proclaim the week of May 18-24, 2008, as
National Public Works Week by reading the attached proclamation.
Frank BOYleU~a~ 'ger
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City of Prior Lake, Minnesota
Proclamation
National Public Works Week
Whereas, public works services provided in our community are an integral part
of our citizens' everyday lives; and
Whereas, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the
efficient operation of public works systems and programs such as water,
sewers, streets and highways, public buildings, and parks; and
Whereas, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on
these facilities and services; and
Whereas, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their
planning, design, and construction, is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill
of public works officials; and
Whereas the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff public
works departments is materially influenced by the people's attitude and
understanding of the importance of the work they perform,
Now, therefore, I, Jack Haugen, Mayor of the City of Prior Lake, do hereby
proclaim the week of May 18-24, 2008, as
"National Public Works Week"
in the City of Prior Lake, and I call upon all citizens and civic organizations to
acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing for our public works
and to recognize the year-round 24-hour per day contributions which public
works officials to our health, safety, comfort and quality of life.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Prior Lake this Nineteenth day of
May, 2008.
Jack G. Haugen, Mayor
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