F. Commission Awards
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PRESENT A TION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
AND MAPLE LEAF A WARDS
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CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION:
Neil Anderson, SouthWest Transit Commission: Neil has been a resident of Chanhassen for 8
years and was appointed to the SouthWest Transit Commission in 2007. During his time on the
Commission, SouthWest Transit was recognized in the following ways:
· Named the Minnesota Public Transportation Association "System of the Year;"
· Received the American Public Transportation Association Gold Award for Safety in
2008 and 2009;
· Received ISD 287 Outstanding Employer Award;
· Received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the
Government Finance Officers Association in 2008 and 2009.
Neil is also active in:
. SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce;
. Rotary Club;
· American Legion and is a Decorated Military Officer and Veteran.
Thank you, Neil, for your service to your country and your community.
Thor Smith, Park & Recreation Commission: Thor was appointed to the Park and Recreation
Commission in 2007 and admirably fulfilled his three-year term serving the community. Known
for his no-nonsense approach to issues, Thor was often a breath of fresh air in the midst of a
focused debate. During his tenure, Thor:
· Volunteered his time at a number of community special events;
· Is active in local youth sporting associations;
· Assisted in the successful completion of numerous capital improvement projects:
athletic field lighting, .
construction of a new picnic shelter at Lake Ann Park,
installation of new pedestrian trails at Power Hill Park, Liberty at Creekside
Addition and Lakeside Addition, and
construction of an 80-foot l~ng pedestrian bridge and trail at the new residential
community called the Preserve.
Thank you Thor for your dedicated service to the Park and Recreation Commission and
community!
MAPLE LEAF A WARDS:
Kevin Dillon, Park & Recreation Commission and Planning Commission: Kevin was
appointed to the Park and Recreation Commission in 2004 serving a three-year term prior to
moving on to the Planning Commission. Kevin's service to the Park and Recreation
Commission came at a time that saw numerous special projects completed. With his help and
leadership:
· New playgrounds were installed in the following neighborhood parks: Chanhassen Hills,
Curry Farms Park, North Lotus Lake, Meadow Green and Rice Marsh Lake. All of these
new playgrounds were installed using hundreds of community volunteers;
· Larger playground projects were completed at Lake Ann and Lake Susan Parks;
· Kevin helped usher in the new City Center Park with a dedication ceremony on July 30,
2004.
In 2006, Kevin was appointed to the Planning Commission. During his service, the commission
accomplished a number of projects including:
· Completion of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan;
· Development reviews for Arboretum Business Park, Chanhassen High School,
SouthWest Transit Park & Ride and numerous others.
Kevin has been a resident of Chanhassen for approximately 17 years. Thank you for your
dedicated service to the Park and Recreation Commission, the Planning Commission, and the
community!
Dan Keefe, Planning Commission: Dan was appointed to the Planning Commission in 2004.
During his 6 years, he brought a unique perspective to the Planning Commission and his passion
for the city was evident in the decisions he made. During his tenure, a number of major projects
were approved:
· Completion and Approval of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan,
· Development reviews for Arboretum Business Park, Chanhassen High School,
South West Transit Park & Ride and many subdivisions including Liberty on Bluff Creek,
Settlers West, The Preserve, Pinehurst, and Lake Harrison at Pinehurst just to name a
few.
Thank you, Dan, for your dedication and cpntributions to the community.
Curt Robinson, Senior Commission: Curt Robinson was appointed to the Senior
Commission in 2004 and has been an injtrumental member of the commission. His
accomplishments include: I
· Served as Representative to the qarver County Health Partnership;
. Chair of the Chanhassen Senior Cbmmission;
. Recruited volunteers for SmartLink Transportation;
. Volunteered to Deliver Meals on Wheels;
· Approached Chanhassen Businesses and advocated for installation of Senior Citizen
Parking Spots;
. Volunteered to Teach Computer Basics to Seniors;
· Arranged for the Chanhassen Lions Club to sponsor the annual senior picnic at Lake
Ann.
The seniors in Chanhassen, as well as Carver County, are very fortunate and honored to
have you on their team. Thank you, Curt.