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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1287 - Honoring Norman P. Anderson, Mayor·"~~ CIT Y 0 F M A R~Y S V ILL E Marysville,W~shington RESOLUTION NO.li~~ A RESOLUTION OF THE C!~OF,MARYSVILLE HONORING NORMAN R.ANDERSON,MAYOR WHEREAS,Norman R.Anderson served the City of Marysville as . an elected member of the City Council from January 1978 to January 1984,and as the Mayor of the City from January 1984 through December 1987;and WHEREAS,the City gratefully acknowledges the benefits which it has received from Mayor Anderson's dedication to public service,and desires to memorialize Mayor Anderson's accomplish- ments by means of this Resolution;NOW,THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON, hereby commends and honors Norman R.Anderson for the following outstanding achievements during his term of office: 1.Public Safety.Selection and appointment of highly qualified chiefs for the Police Department and Fire Department, and support and encouragement of the efforts of those chiefs in .building professiqnally-qualified,competent and efficient departments.The g~owth of the Fire Department during Mayor' Anderson's term of office is particularly exemplified by the present staff of six full-time firemen and the 24-hourwatch program. 2.Public Streets and Utilities. construction projects on Armar Road and tion of the Cedarcrest Reservoir. Completion of major Cedar Avenue.Construc- 3.Public Facilities.Construction of a Public Works facility,a golf course maintenance shop,a golf course driving range,and a new Public Safety building. 4.Regional Programs.Development of regional consensus regarding public water supply and distribution,and establishment of the Sno-Water Association,which includes six municipal jurisdictions in North Snohomish County. 5.Commercial Development.Urban renewal of eight square blocks of downtown Marysville by the construction of the Towne Center Mall.This project finally implements the City's long- range vision for revitalization of .its commercial core,and could not have been accomplished without significant participation of a technical and political nature by Mayor Anderson.In addition, Mayor Anderson has been instrumental in encouraging other significant commercial developments along State Avenue,including Resolution - 1 the Fred Meyer complex at the northern"City limits.These developments upgrade the character of the City and'provide a sound tax base for future generations .." 6.Financial Stability.Throughout a period of increasing pressure on public finances,the City has maintained sound fiscal po~icies which have resulted in financial stability.This is an important ,legacy which Mayor Anderson is leaving to help the City face the challenges of the future. 7.auman Services.The City has developed a program of providing funds for human services through grants to the YMCA, the Washington ,Literacy Council and the Stillaguamish Senior Center.These grants benefit all citizens of the Greater Marysville Community. PASSED by the City Council this KEm'lETH BAXTER 14th !,., Y of ecember,1987.r Attest: Resolution - 2 Approved as to Form: Bykt.GV%a,'e?«qj WEIN,'