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Mounds View City Council January 24, 2000 <br />Regular Meeting Page 5 <br />. I thank you in advance for those prayers, and for your attention." <br />B. Recognition of Sergeant Jerry Johnson, recipient of a Melvin Jones <br />Fellowship Award, Lions Club International Foundation. <br />Mayor Coughlin presented Sergeant Jerry Johnson with the Lion's Club International Foundation <br />Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, for his dedicated humanitarian services. He extended his <br />congratulations to Sergeant Johnson, adding that this is the rarest of rare awards in the nation. <br />Mayor Coughlin indicated the Chief of Police, although unable to attend this presentation due to <br />along-scheduled prior commitment, has issued the following statement: <br />Dear Sergeant Jerry Johnson, <br />On January 7, 2000, Mr. Ray Long of the Lion's Club informed me that you had been selected to <br />receive the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. Mr. Long also explained to me the meaning of the <br />award, and the prestige that is involved. <br />It is therefore, with profound pride that I congratulate you on your reception of this award. Your <br />community work and dedication to the community you serve are exemplary. The example you <br />set for the entire Police Department in humanitarian deeds and public service is outstanding, and <br />one that I hope everyone strives to achieve. <br />I commend you for your unselfish actions that led to this international award, and encourage you <br />to keep up the good work. Your actions certainly reflect favorably on the Department. <br />Sincerely, <br />William A. Clark <br />Chief of Police of Mounds View <br />Mayor Coughlin presented Sergeant Johnson with a Certificate of Appreciation, which was <br />signed by Police Chief Clark and himself, in further acknowledgement of his service to the <br />community of Mounds View and the surrounding area. <br />Sergeant Jerry Johnson stated it has been his pleasure to serve the community for 25 years. He <br />indicated that this is a great community, and although he was not born Mounds View, he <br />considers it his home. <br />Ed Nelson, President of the Mounds View Lion's Club extended his congratulations to Sergeant <br />Johnson. He indicated their club is a hard working, fun-loving family, and everything they <br />undertake as part of their service to the community is approached in this spirit. He stated Lion <br />Jerry Johnson is a prime example of this. <br />6. REPORTS <br />Council Member Stigney reported that at the Charter Commission meeting on January 13, 2000, <br />the Commission responded to the proposed Charter Amendments presented to them by the City <br />