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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
December 20, 2004 ~
8B
Frank Boyles, City Manage
AGENDA ITEM: RECOGNITION OF RESIGNING RECREATION SUPERVISOR CHRIS ESSER
PRESENTATION: Chris Esser has been Recreation Supervisor at Prior Lake for nearly 7~ years.
Chris has submitted his resignation effective December 21, 2004 to assume the
position of Park and Recreation Director at the City of South St. Paul. He will
start his new job January 3, 2005.
This is an outstanding career opportunity for Chris as it is an objective he has
sought in earnest. It also means saying good-bye to the 20+ minute commute to
and from Prior Lake since Chris is a native son of South St. Paul, and he and his
family make their home there.
Chris has done a marvelous job overseeing our ever-growing list of recreational
programs. Over the years, he has developed a group of very capable program
leaders and seasonal employees, continued to improve and grow the recreational
opportunities available to Prior Lake residents, and organized many of our most
popular community events. He has established effective working relationships
with numerous groups including the Park Advisory Committee, the many civic
and athletic groups serving the community, the School District, and the cities of
Shakopee and Savage. Chris is well-liked by his co-workers and will likely
maintain many of the friendships he has developed here.
We will miss Chris, but wish him welf in his new endeavor.
Mayor Haugen will present Chris with a plaque in appreciation of his service to
the Prior lake community over the past 7~ years.
www.cityofpriorlake.com
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