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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: JULY 13, 2015
AGENDA#: 6B
PREPARED BY: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER
PRESENTED BY: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER
AGENDA ITEM: PRESENTATION TO MIKE PETERSON
PRESENTATION: After nine years with the City of Prior Lake Communication Coordinator,
Mike Peterson submitted his resignation effective July 10, 2015 to become
the first ever Communication Coordinator for the City Of Crystal.
While at Prior Lake Mike has been responsible for numerous
enhancements to our communication efforts. A few are enumerated below:
• Purchase, installation and operation of web camera at Watzl's
Beach
• Implementation of InDesign software for state-of-the art,
professional marketing pieces
• SCALE has used Mike's talents liberally to publish printed and
electronic material to develop their communication program
• Record hundreds of city meetings, community events and topical
programs for the city cable channel
• Implementation of a low cost web streaming for all official city
meetings
• Website refinement numerous times complete redesign most
recently
• Development of City presence on various social media sites
• Operation and administration of the city's two electronic message
boards
• Creation of online utility bill pay site
• Staff liaison to the communications /technology advisory committee
• Development of the city mobile website
During his tenure Mike has displayed a willingness to do whatever it takes
to get the job done. Mike resets Parkview furnishings for every SCALE
Meeting. He shows up at early and late meetings to assure that the
technology is operating properly. He periodically receives frantic phone
calls from me when video equipment is not working right during certain
'non-work hours productions.
We will all miss Mike's presence and work ethic. Our loss is of course
Crystal's gain. We know Mike will flourish as Crystal's first Communication
Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245/www.cityofpriorlake.com
Coordinator and we wish him the best in all his future endeavors. Thanks
for everything Mike.
Mike will be helping us with our cable programming until Brandon can
resume this important responsibility.
Mayor Hedberg will present Mike with a Sailboat plaque commemorating
his years here at Prior Lake.
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