HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-138 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2022/09/19Resolution No. 22-138
Resolution of the
City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
recognizing the contributions and expressing appreciation to
Housing Manager/Deputy CD Director Michele Schnitker
Whereas, Michele Schnitker began her employment with the City of St. Louis Park over 23
years ago on June 21, 1999; and
Whereas, Michele has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing affordable
housing and is highly regarded for her extensive knowledge and skill as it relates to the creation
and preservation of affordable housing; and
Whereas, Michele has provided wisdom and guidance to staff, co-workers, peers,
community members and council members and has inspired and motivated others to create
change, perform at their highest level and seek to make the world a better place; and
Whereas, Michele is so well-respected among her peers and other cities she was recognized
with the Minnesota NAHRO 2021 Allan Anderson Award of Merit for her outstanding
achievements in excellence and leadership in housing, exemplifying the dedication and
leadership needed to serve the community and its people in providing affordable housing and
community-development activities; and
Whereas, Michele is responsible the creation of the city’s inclusionary housing policy which
is directly attributable to the creation of over 800 new affordable housing units, for the creation
of the Kids in the Park program that provides housing stability for families with children in St.
Louis Park schools, for the creation of tenant protections that ensure tenants are treated fairly,
and for successfully increasing the number of housing assistance vouchers the housing
authority administers to provide deeply affordable housing to families with th e greatest need;
and
Whereas, under Michele’s leadership, the St. Louis Park Housing Authority has consistently
achieved high-performer status in both the public housing and housing choice voucher programs;
and
Whereas, Michele will enjoy retirement spending time with her family at her cabin in
northern Minnesota, golfing and traveling the globe;
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 Mi chele Schnitker for her great
contributions and over 23 years of dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park and wish her
the best in her retirement.
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Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 19, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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