HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-115 (Recognizing the History of the Board of Water Commissioners and Thanking Stillwater Community Members for their Service as Members of the Water Board and Water Department Staff ) RESOLUTION 2020-115
CITY OF STILLWATER
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE HISTORY OF THE BOARD OF WATER
COMMISSIONERS AND THANKING STILLWATER COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR THEIR
SERVICE AS MEMBERS OF THE WATER BOARD AND WATER DEPARTMENT STAFF
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater purchased the city water works system from the
Stillwater Water Company in 1911, and created a Board of Water Commissioners consisting
of three members appointed by the City Council to manage the waterworks system; and
WHEREAS, since 1911, the Board of Water Commissioners has managed the City
water works system providing quality and reliable service as Stillwater developed over the
decades while experiencing population and land growth; and
WHEREAS, generations of Stillwater community members have voluntarily served,
dedicating their time and talent,as members of the Board of Water Commissioners and many
community members have been employed by the Water Board in the operation of the City
water works system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved legislation that will fully integrate the
water works operations into the City's utility functions; the Board of Water Commissioners
will become Stillwater Utilities Commission and Water Department staff will become City
Public Works Utility Division staff effective January 1, 2021.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Stillwater City Council hereby
formally recognizes the long history of the Board of Water Commissioners in the City and
gratefully acknowledges the dedication and contributions of many generations of Stillwater
community members who served as Water Board Commission members or were employed
by the Water Board from 1911 to present.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Stillwater City Council directs City staff to
prepare a suitable plaque commemorating the history of the Board of Water Commissioners
and contributions of community members; such plaque to be prepared and permanently
displayed in a prominent location in the City waterworks facility located at 204 3rd Street N.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 15th day of December, 2020.
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Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
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Beth Wolf, City Cler