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RESOLUTION
OF,SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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Presented by
RECQGI�IZING KEN JOHNSON FOR T-IIS
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SAINT PAUL POIiT AUTHORITY
AND THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL
WHEREAS, Ken Johnson has helped shape development in the City of Saint Paul since 1982, when he became director of the
Housing Division oFthe city's Planning and Economic Development Department; and,
WHEREAS, Ken gaduated from PED and began his work with the Saint Paul Port Authority in 1990 as its senior vice
president and chief operating officer; and,
WHEREAS, as a testament to his business acumen and his clear vision for the Port, Ken was named president and CEO in
1991; and,
WHEREAS, Ken has successfulty guided the Port's ship through economically troubled waters, strengthening relationships
with the broader community and creatively assembling difficult redevelopment projects; and,
WHEREAS, during his 17 year tenure as President, the Port Anthority has successfully restructured its financial obligations,
developed eight business centers, built two state office buildings (includiog one with a fire station), guided the deve]opme�t of a
major city thoroughfare and acquired the 3M Saint Paul Campus for future redevelopment; and,
WHEREAS, the net effects of Ken's work can be seen in the redevelopment af 155 acres of abandoned or polluted land,
ariracting nearly $l50 mil]ion in private investments from businesses which pay about $5.4 million a yeaz in property taxes and
now employ nearly 3,560 people in competitive—paying jobs; and;
WHEREAS, along the way, Ken's judgment and integity have merited him a reputation as a professional, tenacious visionary
and eamed him the respect of his colleagues, the business communiry, e]ected officials, and neighborhood advocates; and,
WHEREAS, Ken will retire his position at the Saint Paul Port Authority at the end of 2008 to spend some well-deserved time
vaveling the western United States with his wife Judy;
NOW, THERFEORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Counci] recognizes and thanks Ken Johnson for his many
years of successful service to the Saint Paul Port Authority and the City of Saint Pau] and encourages all of Ken's colleagues
and Saint Paul residents to congratulate him on the occasion of his retirement.
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Document Contact: �ean Birkholz
ContactPhone: 266-8673
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Action Requested:
Recognizing Ken Johnson for ius contributions to the Saint Paul Port Authority and the City of Saint Paul.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R):
Planning Commission
CIB Committee
Civil Service Commission
Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
1. Has this person/flrtn ever worked u�der a contract for this department?
Yes No
2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not nortnally possessed by any
current city emptoyee?
Yes No
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Disadvantages If Approved:
DisativanWges If Not Approved:
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