HomeMy WebLinkAbout5 - Cert. of Appreciation To Linda Blaisdell & Jim Hill
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CENSUS '90
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KAY SCHMUDLACH, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
PRESENT CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO
LINDA BLAISDELL AND JIM HILL
FEBRUARY 20, 1990
Linda Blaisdell and Jim Hill have recently
changed their roles in the Economic
Develo~ment Committee and are deserving of
appreclation for their past activities with
the Economic Development Committee.
Linda Blaisdell has notified the City that she
must resign from the Economic Development
Committee because of other community and
family commitments. Mr. Hill has completed
his Chairman position after serving in the
position close to seven years.
Linda Blaisdell ~oined the Economic
Development Committee 1n 1987 and has been a
very active member of the Star city/Promotions
Subcommittee and the full Economic Development
Committee. Linda was instrumental in
completing major components of the Star City
Program such as the "Share Our Vision" visual
presentation and the Five Year Work Plan and
One Year Strategy for economic development.
Mr. Hill has been a dedicated member of the
Economic Development Committee. His work has
lead the Committee through manr activities
over the past eight years from 1nception of
the Committee up to and including the Prior
Lake 2000 Report, the Economic Development
Committee's "Strategies for the Future"
document and the Star City Certification
process.
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DISCUSSION:
The city of Prior Lake and the Economic
Development Committee's role is continuing to
grow and mature. With the growth has come a
demand for increased participation by the
local citizens serving on City committees such
as the Economic Development Committee. The
Committee has benefitted by the great
contributions from individuals like Linda
Blaisdell and Jim Hill, and will miss their
contributions in their respective roles.
Mr. Hill will continue to serve on the
Economic Development Committee as a member of
the Business Development Subcommittee.
The Economic Development Committee, staff and
Council wish to thank Mrs. Blaisdell and Mr.
Hill and honor them by giving them a plaque
of appreciation.
RECOMMENDATION:
staff and the Economic Development Committee
recommend the Citr Council honor Linda
Blaisdell and Jim Hlll for their time, talent
and effort toward making Prior Lake a better
community.
ACTION NECESSARY: The Mayor should make the presentation of the
awards.