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3.a Resolution 12-20-16-01 recognizing Mayor Randall SimonsonCITY OF SCANDIA RESOLUTION NO. 12-20-16-01 RECOGNITION OF MAYOR RANDALL F. SIMONSON FOR SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF SCANDIA WHEREAS, Mayor Randall F. Simonson was first elected to the Office of Mayor for the City of Scandia on November 2, 2010 and began his term on January 4, 2011; and WHEREAS, Mayor Simonson was re-elected to the Office of Mayor for the City of Scandia in 2012 and 2014, serving from January 4, 2011 to January 3, 2017; and WHEREAS, Mayor Simonson was instrumental in the successful completion of many projects, including the improvement of roads, public facilities, and of the Zavoral Mine, seeing a blemished area become a beautiful landscape success for Scandia and the St. Croix River corridor; and WHEREAS, Mayor Simonson supported the development of new ordinances for the benefit of Scandia, such as promoting the use of renewable energy through the community solar garden ordinance; and WHEREAS, Mayor Simonson served as the City representative on the Forest Lake Cable Commission during his terms and was instrumental in the completion of a new Franchise Agreement; and WHEREAS, Mayor Simonson created an image for Scandia Vinterfest called the "Sarni Reindeer Herder Elder" bringing fun and photo opportunities for the event; and WHEREAS, Mayor Simonson has represented the citizens of Scandia for six years with fairness and competence by thoughtful deliberation of essential issues facing the City Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the City recognizes the numerous contributions Mayor Simonson has made in the name of public service; and FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council extends its gratitude and appreciation to Mayor Randall F. Simonson, on behalf of all of the citizens of Scandia. Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 20' day of December, 2016. Bob Hegland, Acting Mayor ATTEST: Neil Soltis, Administrator/Clerk