HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7435 Ron Olson AppreciationA 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,