Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Packet - October 25, 2007

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Item No: (7 Meeting Date: 12/04/06 Type of Business:WS City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator`�(> ("—•—' Item Title/Subject: 2006 Mounds View Citizenship Award Background: The City of Mounds View Citizenship Award recognizes ordinary citizens who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to improving the community. Nominations are to be solicited from the public and reviewed by the City Council. Past recipients of this award include: 2004 — David Jahnke 2005 Frank Silvis Discussion: The City of Mounds View Citizenship Award recognizes a Mounds View resident who represents the energetic, courageous, persistent and informed involvement of an ordinary citizen in the issues and challenges that affect the City of Mounds View. The award seeks to honor highly effective community leaders who have invested a significant amount of time improving their community Nominations are open to the public and the award is subject to the following guidelines: Eligibility Nominees must be: ® A Mounds View resident, business owner or land owner ® Recent elected officials, City employees, City contractors, or political candidates are not eligible. Selection Criteria 1. Courage: Exemplifies courage and determination to follow one's own values. 2 Initiative: Demonstrates drive and initiative in his/her approach and overcoming challenges along the way, 3. Time Commitment: Volunteers a significant amount of time and energy to the betterment of the City of Mounds View and its residents; more than just financial contributions. 4. Effectiveness: Generates positive results for the community. 5, Unselfishness: Does not expect anything in return for his/her actions, i.e. financial compensation, fame, or political notoriety. Upon review of all nominations received for the 2006 Mounds View Citizenship Award, the City Council will make a selection and the award will be presented at the annual Town Meeting to be held on April 28th. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council open nominations now, with completed nomination forms to be submitted to the City by February 28, 2007. All nominations will then be reviewed by the City Council at the Work Session on March 5, 2007.