HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-146 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2017/10/02RESOLUTION NO. 17-146
RESOLUTION OF THE
( CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA,
l RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT DENNIS MILLERBERND
WHEREAS, Dennis Millerbernd began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park over
37 years ago on July 28, 1980; and
WHEREAS, Dennis has been instrumental in operating the Fleet Maintenance Division as
efficient as humanly possible and purchased over $37 million of equipment in his 37 years of
service; and
WHEREAS, Dennis kept current with his ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) and DOT
inspection certifications and various other professional organizations enabling him to gain and
share his knowledge in fleet operations; and
WHEREAS, Dennis kept an open mind in technology, moving the shop to a paperless
management system, looked at alternative fuel options, brought E 85 to our fuel system (the first
in the state), added electric and hybrid vehicles to the fleet and was part of development team of
the first Throw Phone for the Police department; and
WHEREAS, Dennis has always put the customer first, providing top notch service to all
departments including Police, Fire, Inspections, Parks and Public Works and received a
commendation from the Police Department for his hard work and dedication to consistently
providing exceptional service; and
WHEREAS, Dennis will enjoy spending time with his wife, Joan, children and grandchildren
and continue to support his granddaughter, a future skating star, and find time to enjoy the great
outdoors, shooting trap and chasing ducks and deer in the fall;
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 Dennis Millerbernd for his
g eat ontributions and 37 years of dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park and wish him
the bes in his retirement.
ation: Adopted by the City Council October 2, 2017
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