HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-070 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2021/07/06Resolution No. 21-070
Resolution of the
City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
recognizing the contributions and expressing appreciation to
Appraiser Mark Hoppe
Whereas, Mark Hoppe began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park 21 years
ago on January 10, 2000; and
Whereas, Mark performed the annual cycle of quintile inspections, sale screening and
reconciliations, permit pick-ups and smoothly applied modeling techniques which produced
well supported file documentation and thereby the foundation for all work to follow; and
Whereas, Mark used that foundational work to play a very important role in setting
consistently accurate and equitable assessments – envied by many professional peers; and
Whereas, Mark listened with an open mind to numerous appeals over the years with a
delightful ability to summarize the crux of the equation in resolving concerns; and
Whereas, Mark has patiently explained the assessment process, the taxation process and
the value of living in this wonderful community to thousands of customers; and
Whereas, Mark also volunteered to support fellow employees and the community in areas
such as a benefits committee representative and serving with civic-minded pride as an election
judge; and
Whereas, Mark plans to enjoy a well-deserved retirement and will be greatly missed;
Now therefore be it resolved that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
by this resolution and public record, wou ld like to thank Mark Hoppe for his great contributions
and 21 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 July 6, 2021
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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