HomeMy WebLinkAbout88-140 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1988/10/03RESOLUTION NO. 88-140
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO WILLIAM'L. THIBAULT
FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
WHEREAS, William L. Thibault has served as Planning Director of the City
of St. Louis Park since January 1967 and assumed additional responsibil-
ities as Executive Director of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
in 1970; and
WHEREAS, as the Planning Director, Bill Thibault pioneered efforts for implementa-
tion of the City's first Comprehensive Plan in 1968, the development
of Westwood Hills Environmental Education Center, the creation of
innovative land use techniques preserving and enhancing a park -like
setting throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, as the Executive Director of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority,
he transformed an 80 -acre industrial site into Oak Park Village
which provides diversified housing, park and open space; implemented
the Excelsior Boulevard Redevelopment District, which has received
national recognition; and instituted five housing programs assisting
400 elderly persons and families; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as a City employee, Bill Thibault was appointed
by the City Council in October 1977 and May 1980 as the Acting City
Manager of the City of St. Louis Park; and
WHEREAS, his experience and leadership have contributed to the betterment
of the City and are a credit to his chosen professional career in
public management and he has faithfully served the public with ability,
distinction and integrity,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park on behalf of the Acting City Manager, the employees of the City and
its citizens that the City Council extends to William L. Thibault its appreciation
for his able service rendered to this community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council expresses to William L. Thibault
its best wishes for success in all future endeavors.
Adopted by the City Council October 3, 1988
Attest:
Reviewed for administration:
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Approved as to form and execution: