Resolution 7435 Ron Olson Appreciation

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A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO RONALD I OLSON FOR HIS TWENTY-SIX YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE RESOLUTION NO.7435 WHEREAS, Ron Olson set the example for his fellow public servants with his positive attitude, calm demeanor, and service focus since being appointed as a Management Analyst/Accountant on October 27, 1997; and WHEREAS, through hard work and technical competence, Ron quickly progressed to positions of increasing responsibility first, by being promoted to Assistant Finance Director in 1998 and culminating in his appointment as the Orono Finance Director in 2006; WHEREAS, Ron's financial acumen has been instrumental in the city's establishment and maintenance of a AAA bond rating since 2005, one of relatively few municipalities of Orono's size to do so, as well as receiving 100% clean annual audit reports; and WHEREAS, Ron led the establishment and then the modernization of the city's information technology system, including the current network and communications systems as well as implementing of numerous software program, resulting in improved efficiencies and accuracy throughout the wide variety of city staff functions; and WHEREAS, Ron created the city's human resource function and then spearheaded the streamlining of the personnel system through the implementation of automated benefits, onboarding, and payroll; and WHEREAS, Ron Olson's 26 years of service have been characterized by professionalism, expertise, and dedication to providing the highest quality service to the city and its citizens; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orono City Council, staff and residents wish to extend their utmost appreciation and gratitude to Ron Olson for his service to the community as a Finance Director. Adopted by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held this 11 cn day of December 2023. Mayor Dennis Walsh,