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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INDUCTION OF JERRY ERICKSON AS A
LAKEVILLE PIONEER TO BE HONORED AT LAKEVILLE PIONEER PLAZA
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve resolution
authorizing induction of Jerry Erickson as a Lakeville Pioneer to be honored at Lakeville
Pioneer Plaza
The City of Lakeville established Pioneer Plaza to recognize residents with Tong -term
commitment and civic participation that have had profound effect on the development,
well -being and quality of life in Lakeville. Mr. Jerry Erickson is an outstanding candidate
to be honored by induction as a Lakeville Pioneer at Pioneer Plaza. The attached
resolution addresses some of those qualities and achievements by Mr. Erickson.
Primary Issues to Consider
• Is the nominee qualified
Supporting Information
• Resolution authorizing induction of Jerry Erickson
Gerald S. Michaud
Parks & Recreation Director
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Notes:
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INDUCTION OF JERRY ERICKSON AS A
LAKEVILLE PIONEER TO BE HONORED AT LAKEVILLE PIONEER PLAZA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lakeville may authorize induction of
worthy candidates as Lakeville Pioneers to be honored at Pioneer Plaza; and
WHEREAS, certain criteria has been established to be eligible for induction as a
Lakeville Pioneer; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Erickson, a long -time resident of Lakeville, business leader,
community leader, volunteer, Pan -O -Prog board member and economic development
commission member who has dedicated his life to family, church and community, is
eligible to be inducted into Lakeville Pioneer Plaza based on the following:
• Long -term commitment to Lakeville business community, growth and prosperity
• Long -term commitment and association with several Lakeville civic organizations
• Long -term commitment to support civic projects and programs promoting the highest
goals of the Lakeville community
• Participated in developing vision, guidance and commitment to improving Lakeville's
quality of life
• Has had a demonstrated impact on Lakeville's orderly growth
• Has demonstrated extraordinary history and a lifelong commitment to the well -being
and enhancement of Lakeville
• Founder, long- standing member and past president of the Panorama of Progress
Board of Directors
• Founder and past president of the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce
• Owner of Erickson Drug Store in downtown Lakeville for 37 years
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Lakeville City Council unanimously
approves Jerry Erickson be inducted as a Lakeville Pioneer to be honored at Pioneer
Plaza in Downtown Lakeville effective July 6, 2010.
ATTEST:
DATED this 6 day of July 2010.
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Holly Dahl, Mayor