05-12-2025 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JAMES VAN EYLL FOR 18 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE RESOLUTION 7591 WHEREAS, Chief James Van Eyll set the example for his fellow public servants with his positive attitude, calm demeanor,and service focus mindset as the Orono Fire Chief in; and WHEREAS,James Van Eyll was appointed Fire Chief of Orono in December 2022, following 15 years of dedicated service to the community as the Fire Chief of Long Lake; and WHEREAS,James Van Eyll led the efforts to stand up a new highly professional and modern department based on a hybrid organizational model that integrates volunteer (paid- on-call), part time and full-time firefighters. He championed the creation of a highly effective duty crew program, ensuring the provision of comprehensive emergency services to the community.Through his leadership, he built a team of dedicated firefighters, united by shared values and a strong commitment to public safety;and WHEREAS,under James Van Eyll’s leadership, a diverse team of firefighters from varying backgrounds and experiences came together under a shared mission and set of values, forming a highly effective emergency management team. His ability to unite individuals with different perspectives into a cohesive and mission-driven unit was key to the department’s success.;and WHEREAS,James Van Eyll’s 18 years of service have been marked by professionalism, expertise, and an unwavering dedication to delivering the highest quality emergency services to the city and its residents.; and RESOLVED, that the Orono City Council, staff, and residents express their deepest appreciation and gratitude to James Van Eyll for his dedicated service to the community as Fire Chief of Orono, Minnesota. Adopted by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held on May 12 2025. ATTEST:CITY OF ORONO ____________________________________________________ Christine Lusian, City Clerk Bob Tunheim, Mayor 339