HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-110 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2020/08/17Resolution No. 20-110
Resolution of the
City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
recognizing the contributions and expressing appreciation to
Public Service Worker Dean Backaus
Whereas, Dean Backaus began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park as a part-
time employee on September 29, 1984; and
Whereas, Dean was promoted to a full-time position on July 30, 1990 for an equivalent of
more than 34 total years of service; and
Whereas, Dean has spent countless hours circling the hockey rinks as a Zamboni driver
when working on the Rec Center’s two sheets of ice. Dean continued to volunteer to help at
the Rec Center even after transferring to the street department; and
Whereas, Dean has led by example on taking ownership of the equipment he operated,
including the street sweeper where he spent countless hours following the 308 miles of curb
line in the city at three miles per hour, four times a year; and
Whereas, Dean was reliable and dedicated in his snow removal efforts including being
one of the staff who plowed the Halloween storm of 1990. Based on average snowfall, Dean
has plowed over 1,800 inches of snow over the last 34 years; and
Whereas, Dean will slow down, relax, and pick and choose items off his bucket list which
could be anything from DIY projects to traveling;
Now therefore be it resolved that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
by this resolution and public record, would like to thank Dean Backaus f or his great
contributions and more than 34 years of dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park and wish
him the best in his retirement.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 17, 2020
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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