HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-116 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1996/08/05WAYNE POPHAM RESOLUTION NO.. 96-116
WHEREAS, the law firm of POPHAM HAIK Schnobrich & Kaufman, LTD. and Wayne
Popham have served the City of St. Louis Park as City Attorney since 1970; and
WHEREAS, the firm has served the City with distinction and has provided high quality
practical and legal advice; and
WHEREAS, the firm was instrumental in resolving many City problems including
resolving the Reilly Tar water contamination, the Taracorp problem, and the Park
Nicollet problem; and
WHEREAS, the firm consistently drafted sustainable legislation and participated in four
City plans and a major revision of the zoning ordinances, sign ordinances,
housing inspection ordinances, and cable television ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the firm advised the Housing Authority and the Economic Development
Authority, developed contracts that enabled the developments in Oak Park Village
Park Shore Place, Park Nicollet Medical Center, and Methodist Hospital; and
WHEREAS, the firm consistently provided the City with opinions on municipal bond
issues; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a grateful City, the Mayor, the City
Council, and staff extend its deepest thanks for many years of excellent service and also
extend their best wishes to Wayne Popham and the other fine attorneys at Popham Haik
Schnobrich & Kaufman, LTD. who have served the City well.
Re 'ewed for administration
City Manager
Adopted by e City Council August 5, 1996
Mayer
Approved
City A
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