HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 79-23CITY
OF
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40th AVe. N. El "ZT 'Z
(612) 788 29221
"SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS"'
RESOLUTION 79-23
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights, that
WHEREAS, Earl G. Gustafson has served the City of Columbia Heights as
resident engineer for the consulting firm serving our community and as
a member of our Engineering Department and as Public Works Director
since t945 with a term of active employment by the City from January,
1965 to June 4, 1979, and
WHEREAS, the City has grown from a population of approximately 6,500
to over 20,000 citizens and experienced development of a well ordered
nature during his time of service including:
1. Development of the preliminary utility plan in 1945 which served
as the initial foundation for future planning in our community.
Working on the research and bargaining to acquire water storage
facilities in an advantageous manner to assure a save, economical
water suppty well into the 21st century.
3. Development of the ultimate storm sewer system to handle surface
drainage for all sections of the community.
Working effectively with architects and ptanners to develop a
municipal service center which is recognized as the best designed
facility of its type in our area.
Application of his personal capabilities to prepare and present
proposals for municipal improvements in a manner that clarified
all the options available and the ultimate benefits to be derived~
and
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
E. "Sebe" Heintz~CounciJmember Walter Logacz, Counclmember
Gayle R. Norberg, Councilmember Kenneth E. Hentges, Councilmember
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WHEREAS, Earl G. Gustafson has served as our Civil Defense Director
and came to us with background and training as a consultant in state-
wide civil defense fallout shelter construction, and associated activities
and
WHEREAS, he has applied this prior knowledge and through study and work
with our local department developed an effective civil defense
organization,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED that in recognition of his dedicated
service to the City of Columbia Heights that Public Works Director,
Earl G. Gustafson, be given this resolution by the City Council of the
City of Columbia Heights on behalf of all of our citizens whom he has
served so well.
Offered by: Hentges
Seconded by: Heintz
Roll Call: All Ayes
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