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