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.T-' t.' ■ * a REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTIONCOI IMril MF.ET\NG SEP 1 1 2000 DATE; September 7, 2000 CU Y U»- UHUNO ITEM NO = ^ Department Approval: Name Ron Moorse Title City Administrator Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: City Administrator's Report Item Description: Recognition of Officer Kurt Erickson - Resolution The City Council recently received copies of letters from Jerry Rockvam, Mayor of Spring Park, and Dawn Fitch, Loss Co .trol Administrator for Presbyterian Homes on Lake Minnetonka, commending the outstanding service provided by the Orono Police Department, and particularly Officer Kurt Erickson. As Mayor Rockvam indicates in his letter, it is gratifying to receive positive feedback regarding the quality of service provided by the Orono Police Department. High quality police services require each member of the Department to contribute to the overall departmental effort. The exceptional knowledge of all aspects of law enforcement Officer Erickson has developed through his 20 years of service on the Orono Police Department is an important ingredient in the quality of service provided by the Department. The commendation shows what can happen when the knowledge and abilities of the police officers are provided as a resource to assist a business in addressing and preventing problems. As is the Police Department’s policy, copies of the commendation letters have been provided to Officer Erickson, placed into his personnel file, and posted on the Police bulletin board. In addition, a resolution recognizing Officer Erickson is attached for Council consideration. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED; Motion to adopt the attached resolution recognizing Officer Kurt Erickson for his outstanding service as reflected in letters of commendation from Mayor Rockvam of the City of Spring Park and Presbyterian Homes on Lake Minnetonka.