HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.E.1. Resignation of Recreation Supervisor Travis Karlen-Res. No. 7014 CITY OF SHAKOPEE �, �, :t
Memorandum I L,
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator
SUBJECT: Resignation of Recreation Supervisor Travis Karlen
DATE: May 12, 2010
Introduction
The City Council is asked to accept the resignation of Recreation Supervisor Travis Karlen,
effective May 27, 2010.
Background
Travis Karlen began working for the City on December 3, 2001. He recently submitted his
resignation, effective May 27, 2010.
At the June 1 Council meeting, staff will return with a request to approve an updated job
description and for authorization to begin the hiring process to fill the position.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the resignation be accepted, with regret, and that the attached
Resolution of Appreciation be adopted to recognize his nine and a half years of service.
Requested Action
The Council is asked to offer a motion to accept, with regret, the resignation of Travis Karlen,
effective May 27, 2010, and offer Resolution No. 7014, A Resolution of Appreciation to Travis
Karlen, a move its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 7014
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
TO TRAVIS M. KARLEN
WHEREAS, Travis M. Karlen began his employment with the City of Shakopee on
December 3, 2001, as a Recreation Supervisor with the Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Department, and
WHEREAS, in almost nine and a half years of employment with the City of
Shakopee, Travis provided important programs for the Shakopee Parks, Recreation and
Natural Resource Department; and
WHEREAS, Travis's excellent aquatic programming has allowed the residents of
Shakopee to learn to swim and enjoy the water; and
WHEREAS, Travis's expertise and passion for fitness have increased the quality of
lives of many residents in Shakopee through healthy living and activity; and
WHEREAS, due to his kind and generous nature and great organizational and
management skills, Travis has made the Community Center and SandVenture Aquatic
Facility wonderful places for the City's citizens and employees to recreate and work; and
WHEREAS, Travis will leave his position with the City effective May 27, 2010.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that it does hereby express its deep appreciation to Travis
Karlen for his nine and a half years of dedicated service to the City of Shakopee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council extends its best
wishes for every happiness and success to Travis in his future endeavors.
Adopted in adjourned regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota held thisl8th day of May, 2010.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk