HomeMy WebLinkAbout20100419 - Proclamation Kevin Smith
Proclamation of the City Council
Of the City of Hastings
Congratulating
Parks Maintenance Superintendent
Kevin Smith on His Retirement with
The City of Hastings
WHEREAS,
Kevin Smith has been employed by the City of Hastings since October 1, 1987; and
WHEREAS,
Kevin Smith started his employment as a Parkkeeper I, and earned several
promotions throughout his career, with his final position upon retirement as the Parks and Recreation
Superintendent; and
WHEREAS,
While serving as an employee for the City of Hastings during his nearly 23 year
career, Kevin Smith exhibited tremendous leadership and dedication to the Parks and Recreation
Department and the City of Hastings; and
WHEREAS,
Throughout his career, Kevin Smith has proven to be an extremely valuable
employee to the City of Hastings and provided considerable expertise and knowledge in a variety of
projects and programs that have benefited the entire community of Hastings in numerous ways; and
WHEREAS,
During his employment with the City of Hastings, Parks and Recreation
Department, Kevin Smith has been instrumental in the success of the following programs in the City of
Hastings
a.) Forestry Program and Tree City USA
b.) Numerous natural area management and planning projects
c.) City Parks signage program
d.) Community outreach programs to promote the natural resources and recreation programs in
the City of Hastings
e.) City-wide safety program
f.) Variety of connections to the waterways in the City of Hastings, such as the Lake Isabel
Fishing Pier, River Flats Overlook and the Mississippi River Boat Dock
g.) Wetland Health Evaluation project.
h.) Lions and Wallin Park Picnic and Warming Shelter Construction projects
i.) LeDuc Historic Site grounds management
j.) South Pines Park Development
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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HASTINGS ON THIS 19 DAY OF APRIL, 2010
Kevin Smith is hereby recognized and offered extreme gratitude for his years of dedicated service
and commitment to the City of Hastings and the Parks and Recreation Department.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings this 19 Day of April, 2010.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk
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