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Resolution No. 24-016
Recognizing the contributions and expressing appreciation to
Rick Beane, Parks Superintendent
Whereas, Rick Beane began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park on April 24, 2002
and served over 21 years as the parks superintendent; and
Whereas, Rick’s dedicated service and work ethic to all aspects of parks maintenance has
allowed the completion of over 42 play structures and he collaborated with Kids Around the
World to reuse old structures in underdeveloped countries; and
Whereas, Rick provided maintenance, history and design suggestions to the countless miles of
trails 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, Rick designed and built new park buildings at Aquila Park, Browndale Park, Fern Hill
Park, Louisiana Oaks Park, Nelson Park, Birchwood Park and Oak Hill Park; and
Whereas, Rick designed and built tennis, basketball, pickleball courts, soccer, softball and
baseball fields at the various 52 parks; and
Whereas, Rick has made a lasting impact on thousands of residents through the memorial
bench dedication program; and
Whereas, Rick designed and built the Oak Hill Splash pad; the dog parks at Dakota Park and
Cedar Knoll Park; and the Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheater; and
Whereas, Rick was instrumental in the relocation of the historical beehive to Lilac Park and has
collaborated extensively with Torah Academy, Historical Society, athletic associations and St.
Louis Park school district; and
Whereas, Rick supervised park maintenance, natural resources and fleet maintenance; and
Whereas, Rick is looking forward to retirement so he can spend more time to train his new
puppy, go on hunting and fishing excursions, and go on an upcoming big family cruise;
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 Parks Superintendent Rick Beane for his
great contributions and his over 21 years of dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park and
wish him the best in his retirement.
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Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the city council February 5, 2024
Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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