HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-028 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2021/03/15Resolution No. 21-028
Resolution of the
City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
recognizing the contributions and expressing appreciation to
Natural Resources Coordinator James Vaughan
Whereas, Jim Vaughan began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park over 33
years ago on October 26, 1987; and
Whereas, Jim has had major responsibility for the beautification of our city by planting
over 20,000 trees, sending over 7,425 weed notices and planting thousands of annual and
perennial flowers; and
Whereas, Jim has proactively ensured the health and longevity of our city’s trees and other
natural resources by developing plans to deal with Emerald Ash Borer, Oak Wilt, Dutch Elm
Disease, pollinator gardens, bee friendly plantings and controlled burns of prairie grass; and
Whereas, Jim has represented the city by serving as President of the Minnesota Shade Tree
Advisory Committee, Minnesota Society of Arboriculture board, International Societ y of
Arboriculture (including speaking throughout the US and internationally); and
Whereas, Jim will be missed greatly, especially when he introduces himself as “Vaughan.
James Vaughan.”; and
Whereas, Jim will enjoy his retirement by spending time with his wife, Jane, and kids, Ian
and Tate, and 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 Jim Vaughan for his great
contributions and over 33 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 March 15, 2021
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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