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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPOINTMENT OF JON BREKKE TO THE METROPOLITAN
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION DISTRICT B
Motion By: LeMair
Second By: Millar
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission was established pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes 473.303, and is comprised of eight members representing
Metropolitan Council Commission districts covering the seven counties of Anoka, Carver,
Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington; and
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Council is seeking applicants for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space
Commission District B representing portions of Hennepin County and all of Carver and
Scott Counties; and
WHEREAS, In 2004 Scott County became one of the ten Regional Park Implementing Agencies; and
WHEREAS, Since becoming a Regional Park Implementing Agency, Scott County has actively
planned for and acquired regional park land and trails that will serve current and future
residents of the region; and
WHEREAS, Scott County resident Jon Brekke has submitted an application for the Metropolitan
Parks and Open Space Commission District B appointment; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brekke was former Mayor of the City of Shakopee and found to be a consensus
builder throughout the County who recognized the diverse needs facing a county with
both established urban/rural areas and unprecedented new growth; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brekke has demonstrated the skills and abilities needed to provide the leadership
that is needed throughout District B's developed urban areas and rural counties.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. That we support Mr. Brekke's candidacy for the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission
and encourage the Metropolitan Council to appoint Mr. Brekke to serve as the Commission's
District B representative.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 1ih DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2007.
YES NO
Hau en X Hau en
Erickson X Erickson
Hedber X Hedber
LeMair X LeMair
Millar X Millar
I s, City Manager
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Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245