Res 1985 - 08 Commending David H. Zemke for Volunteer ServiceCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 85-08
RESOLUTION COMMENDING DAVID H. ZEMKE FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE
WHEREAS, in January, 1980, David H. Zemke was selected by the City Council
to serve on the nine member Mendota Heights Cable Advisory Commission, a citizens
commission charged with responsibility for securing a state-of-the-art cable
communications system for the community; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 1980, Dave was elected Chairman of the Cable Advisory
Commission, and as such, conducted monthly meetings until early 1982; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 1982, the Northern Dakota County Cable Communications
Commission (NDC4) was formed for the purpose of creating a more lucrative cable
market by the combining in consortium of seven neighboring cities; and
WHEREAS, the representatives of the various communities chose to elect Dave
as their Chairman; and
WHEREAS, regular meetings were held by NDC4 over a two and one-half year
period, many of which required much perseverance to resolve the concerns of
seven communities and two cable applicants; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 1984, the Mendota Heights City Council was able to
grant approval of a Cable Franchise Ordinance, culminating nearly five years of
volunteer service on Mr. Zemke's part.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights wishes to recognize the tremendous amount of volunteer work and time
devoted by Dave Zemke to the cause of cable communication in the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby expresses its great
appreciation and sincere thanks to Mr. Zemke for his unselfish dedication to
community service.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 1 h day of
February, 1985.
ATTEST:
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athleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By e � ' �2��CTiC�
ElizabeA A. Witt
Acting Mayor