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SHAKOPE F
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator
DATE: 12/01/2015
SUBJECT: Special Recognition of Employee Darwin Gilbertson
Action Sought
At the beginning of the December 1 City Council meeting, the Council is asked to
recognize long-time seasonal employee Darwin Gilbertson, who has parked his
mower for the final time after 12 seasons with the Public Works Department. A
proclamation recognizing Mr. Gilbertson's contributions to the City is attached for
Council consideration at Tuesday night's meeting.
Attachments: Darwin Gilbertson Proclamation
A PROCLAMATION OF APPRECIATION TO
DARWIN E. GILBERTSON
WHEREAS, Darwin E. Gilbertson was hired by the City of Shakopee as a summer seasonal
maintenance laborer on May 10,2004; and,
WHEREAS, he has dedicated 12 summer seasons mowing several acres of parks and ball fields
for the enjoyment of residents, guests and many out of state visiting teams; and,
WHEREAS, Darwin has been an asset to the City going above and beyond mowing steep hills,
and having a strong dedication to a job well done with an unyielding positive attitude; and,
WHEREAS, Darwin has operated and performed the daily maintenance of washing, greasing and
cleaning the blades of his 16 foot deck mower; and,
WHEREAS, during his years of service,Darwin, fondly known as"Gil",has been a mentor and
huge inspiration to ALL City staff that he encountered; and,
WHEREAS, Gil brightened the day of others upon arriving to work,offering kind words and his
sense of humor; and,
WHEREAS,he has made the decision to park his mower for the final time,passing the keys to a
new generation; and,
WHEREAS,Darwin E. Gilbertson has now submitted his resignation for the reason of
retirement.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SHAKOPEE,MINNESOTA,that it hereby accepts with great appreciation the resignation of
Darwin E Gilbertson, effective October 19,2015; and,
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that on behalf of the elected officials, staff, and residents of
Shakopee,we extend to him our gratitude for having made Shakopee a better place in which to live,work
and play.
Proclaimed in adjourned regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee,Minnesota,held this
first day of December,2015.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk