08-1358Council File # 08-1358
Green Sheet # 3065076
RESOLUTI ON
OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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Presented by
RECOGNIZING BOB BIERSCHEID
FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL
WHEREAS, Bob Bierscheid became director of Pazks and Recreation for the Ciry of Saint Paul in 2002; and,
WHEREAS, Bob was the first director in more than 100 yeazs who was hired from outside the Saint Paul Pazks and Recreation
system—a testament to the skills and experience he had acquired through many yeazs of service to the cities of Roseville,
Minnesota; Mazshall, Minnesota; and Hillsborough, California; and,
WHEREAS, Bob wasted no time gaining recognition for the excellent work of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation through
National Accreditation in 2003 and the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in the Field of Park and Recreation
Management in 2005; and,
WHEREAS, under Bob's stewardship, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation has developed new recreational oppomu�ities for Saint
Paul Citizen's including the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center; the Como Zoo and Conservatory Visitor Center, the Highland
National Golf Course and Aquatics Center; and the Great River Water Park/Jimmy Lee Recreation Center; and,
WHEREAS, Bob has helped the department cultivate innovative funding mechanisms beyond those typically provided by the
city's budget process including utilizing public/private partnerships; advancing a parkland dedication ordinance; and creating a
new Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Conservancy; and,
WHEREAS, Bob's service to the public has extended beyond the borders of Saint Paul as Chair of the Nationa] Alliance for
Youth Sports; Boazd Member for Minnesota Special Otympics; Chair of the Star of the North State Games Organizing
Committee; Boazd Member for Metropolitan Regional Arts Council; Vice-Chair of the National Commission for Accreditation
of Parks and Recreation Agencies; and Chair of the World Cup Speedskating Organizing Committee; and,
WHEREAS, Bob is relinquishing his position as Director of Saint Paul pazks and Recreation on December 1 I, 2008, to trave]
the country with his wife Joan and to spend more time with his two sons, daughter-in-laws and 5�andchildren;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council names Thursday, December 11, 2008 to be Bob
Bierscheid Day in the Ciry of Saint Paul and encourages all residents to congatulate Bob on his retirement and thank him for his
many co�tributio�s to the City.
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Action Requested:
Recognizing Bob Bierscheid for his service to the City of Saint Paul.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R). Personal Service Contrects Must Answer the Following Questions:
Planning Commission 1. Has this person/firm ever worked unde� a contract for this department?
CIB Committee Yes No
Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/frm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this personlfirm possess a skill not normatly possessed by any
current city empl0yee?
Yes Na
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