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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 8, 2001 0 RECOGNITION— Continued Navarre, Crystal Bay, and other areas. Alan Carlson stated that Mayor Jabbour was tireless in his devotion to the City. Richard Flint stated that serving on the Council with Mayor Jabbour was a privilege because of the cooperative and respectful nature he fostered in the Council. He stated he had never met a person who believed in democracy and people's ability to work together more than Gabriel Jabbour. Bob Sansevere stated that he was glad he had the opportunity to work with Mayor Jabbour because of his welcoming and helpful nature, and his devotion to the City. Jim White stated that Mayor Jabbour was responsible for forging a strong working relationship with Hennepin Parks, and thanked him for his contributions to the City. 1. Mayor Gabriel Jabbour — Resolution No. 4594 Mayor Peterson read the resolution recognizing Gabriel Jabbour for distinguished service and outstanding leadership as Mayor and City Council Member, and presented Jabbour with • the resolution and a plaque. Flint moved, and Sansevere seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 4594 recognizing Gabriel Jabbour for distinguished service and outstanding leadership as Mayor and City Council Member. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 2. Council Member Charles Kelley — Resolution No. 4595 Mayor Peterson read the resolution recognizing Charles Kelley for his distinguished service as City Council Member, and presented Kelley with the resolution and a plaque. She also acknowledged Kelley's 10 years of service on the Planning Commission, 8 years as Chair, which together with his service on the Council add up to 20 years of dedicated service to the City. Flint moved, and Sansevere seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 4595 recognizing Charles Kelley for distinguished service as City Council Member. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Items 3 and 4 appear after the Consent Agenda. •