Res 2024-25 Recognize National PW WeekCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2024-25
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK AS THE
WEEK OF MAY 19, 2024, THROUGH MAY 25, 2024
WHEREAS, public works services provided in Mendota Heights are an integral part of
our residents' everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed constituency is vital to the
efficient operation of public works facilities and services such as water service, sanitary sewers,
storm sewers, street maintenance, trails, park maintenance, and snow plowing; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety, comfort, and quality of life of Mendota Heights residents
greatly depends on these facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities and services, as well as their
planning, design, construction, and maintenance is critically dependent upon the efforts and skill
of public works officials and staff; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff the public
works department is materially influenced by the residents' attitude and understanding of the
importance of the work they perform; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 theme of National Public Works Week is, "Advancing Quality of
Life for All," indicated by public works professionals advancing the quality of life by providing
an infrastructure of services in transportation, water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment,
public buildings and spaces, parks and grounds, emergency management and first response, solid
waste, and right-of-way management.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Mendota Heights to recognize the superior
performance and dedication of its public works staff and honor the vital service they perform for
the City on a daily basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights that the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024, is to be recognized as
'National Public Works Week" in the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that residents and civic organizations are called upon to
familiarize themselves with the efforts necessary to provide Mendota Heights with the public
works facilities and services we all enjoy, and to recognize the contributions made by public
works staff every day toward out health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 21 st day of May 2024,
Resolution 2024-25 Recognizing National Public Works Week as the Week of May 19, 2024, through May 25, 2024
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Resolution 2024-25 Recognizing National Public Works Week as the Week of May 19, 2024, through May 25, 2024
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