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CITY OF SHAKOPEE Cru't, N!, N T Memorandum J
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrates
SUBJECT: Resignation / Retirement of Police Officer Brian Clark
DATE: May 12, 2010
Introduction
The City Council is asked to accept the resignation of Police Officer Brian Clark, effective May
21, 2010, and adopt the attached resolution of appreciation.
Background
Brian Clark joined the Shakopee Police Department on July 1, 1986. After nearly twenty -four
years of service, he has submitted a notice of resignation, effective May 21, 2010.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the resignation be accepted, with regret, and that the attached
resolution of appreciation be adopted.
Requested Action
The Council is asked to offer a motion to accept, with regret, the resignation of Officer Brian
Clark, and to offer Resolution No. 7006, A Resolution of Appreciation to Officer Brian "Barney"
P. Clark, and move its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 7006
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
TO
OFFICER BRIAN `BARNEY" P. CLARK
WHEREAS, Brian "Barney" Clark began his law enforcement career with the Scott County,
Minnesota Sheriff's Office as a 9 -1 -1 dispatcher in 1983, then as a part-time deputy from 1984 until 1986;
and
WHEREAS, on January 1, 1986, Brian `Barney" Clark was hired as a patrol officer with the Orono,
Minnesota, Police Department; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 1986, Brian "Barney" Clark began his career with the City of Shakopee, as a
patrol officer with the Shakopee Police Department; and
WHEREAS, during his 24 years of service, Officer Clark made Shakopee a better community with
his ability to solve problems and enforce the law; and
WHEREAS, during 24 years of dedicated service with the Shakopee Police Department, Officer
Clark has held many different positions, to include - starting the Officer Friendly program in the Shakopee
schools; starting the DARE program in the Shakopee schools and teaching the program for many years;
Field Training Officer for a number of years; Investigator; Juvenile Officer; School Resource Officer; and
WHEREAS, Officer Clark was one of the first officers formally trained in Community Oriented
Policing. Through 24 years of committed service, Officer Clark has established himself as one of the most
identifiable officers the department has known. Through his positive and often humorous interactions with
students and community members, Officer Clark embodied the principles of Community Policing; and
WHEREAS, starting in August 2007 until the end of his law enforcement career with the
department, Officer Clark held the position of Crime Prevention/Multi Housing Officer and the Liaison
Officer to Shakopee Crime Prevention, Inc., working with local citizens and businesses to provide a safer
living environment for our community; and
WHEREAS, Officer Clark has submitted his resignation for the reason of retirement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that it hereby accepts with great regret the resignation of Officer Clark, from
the Shakopee Police Department, effective May 21 5 ', 2010; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, expresses their deep appreciation for the contributions of Officer Brian
"Barney" Clark to the City of Shakopee, and extend to him their best wishes for every happiness and
success in his future endeavors.
Adopted in adjourned regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this 18
day of May, 2010.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk