HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-037 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2023/03/20Resolution No. 23-037
Resolution recognizing the contributions and expressing appreciation to
Jeff Stevens, Operations Superintendent
Whereas, Jeff Stevens began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park 44 years ago in
April, 1979 as a seasonal employee for parks as well as streets before being hired on full-time as
public service worker - streets for the public works department in September, 1985; and
Whereas, Jeff’s dedicated service and work ethic to all aspects of public works maintenance
allowed him to rise from a seasonal employee to operations manager/superintendent. Jeff
spent 14 years as a public service worker - streets, 13 years as streets field supervisor, and the
remaining 10 years as public works operations manager/superintendent; and
Whereas, Jeff has been involved or taken the lead on snow removal totaling over 160 feet
over his 37-year career with the city to include three of the top five single-storm snowfalls in
the city; 28.4” Halloween Blizzard 1991, 21.1” Thanksgiving 1985, and 17.1” Dome Buster 2010;
and
Whereas, Jeff provided maintenance, history, and design suggestions to the 153 miles of
streets throughout the city. His knowledge and understanding of maintenance needs across
departmental lines was integral in designing a system that is user and maintenance friendly;
and
Whereas, Jeff plans to enjoy the journey called retirement that opens the door to begin
working on his bucket list, spoiling his grandchildren, and exploring the backroads of the
country from the seat of his motorcycle often; trying not to compare or rate each city’s
infrastructure; and
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 Jeff Stevens for his great contributions
and his 44 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 20, 2023
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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