HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-029 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2021/03/15Resolution No. 21-029
Resolution of the
City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
recognizing the contributions and expressing appreciation to
Deputy City Manager/HR Director Nancy Deno
Whereas, Nancy Deno began her employment with the City of St. Louis Park nearly 23
years ago on May 27, 1998; and
Whereas, Nancy has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, evidenced by her
ability to manage the human resources division first, then adding city clerk,
environment/sustainability, finance and assessing, and racial equity; and
Whereas, Nancy’s heart belongs to human resources and she’s excelled at working with
staff on employee relations issues, creating relationships with union groups to negotiate
bargaining agreements, and connecting and finding creative solutions to resolve issues; and
Whereas, Nancy is so well-respected among her peers and other cities she was
recognized as a finalist for the Women in City Government Leadership award in 2007; and
Whereas, Nancy has provided wisdom and guidance to hundreds of staff, co -workers,
city managers and council members and has inspired and motivated others to create change,
perform at their highest level and do the right thing; and
Whereas, Nancy has selflessly donated many hours of her time to local hospice centers
with her dog Emma to provide comfort to end of life patients; and
Whereas, Nancy will enjoy retirement as a St. Louis Park resident, floating at her cabin
in Wisconsin, swing dancing at local venues and most importantly enjoying time with her
grandson Owen and granddaughter due at the end of April;
Now therefore be it resolved that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, by this resolution and public re cord, would like to thank Nancy Deno for her great
contributions and nearly 23 years of dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park and wish her
the best in her 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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