HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-066 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2023/05/15
Resolution No. 23-066
Resolution recognizing the contributions of and expressing appreciation to
Facilities Manager Rutager West
Whereas Rutager West began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park over 27 years
ago as a maintenance worker for the facilities maintenance division of the public works
department, working evenings at the police station; and
Whereas Rutager’s dedicated service and work ethic to all aspects of building maintenance
and remodeling allowed him to rise to facilities field supervisor and then to facilities division
manager in the building and energy department. Rutager spent 15 years as a public service
worker, eight years as facilities field supervisor, and the remaining four years as facilities
manager; and
Whereas Rutager has been involved or taken the lead on most city office remodeling,
including performing as general contractor for the recent council chambers remodeling; and
Whereas Rutager has within days engaged new employees and made them feel welcome,
knowing the names of nearly all city employees and offering a bit of sweetness to all by
selflessly providing a constantly filled candy dish outside his office; and
Whereas his knowledge and understanding of building systems, knowing every detail of
every building, and commitment to our climate action plan has been integral in helping fine -
tune Westwood Hills Nature Center to being a net -zero building; and
Whereas Rutager plans to enjoy many years of retirement by working on his extensive list
of house projects, creating in his woodworking shop, restoring and driving his classic Porsche;
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 Facilities Manager Rutager West for his
great contributions and over 27 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 May 15, 2023
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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