C Bloomberg Proclamation
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A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
HERB BLOOMBERG
WHEREAS, Herb Bloomberg honorably served the City of Chanhassen as chair of the
Chanhassen Housing and Redevelopment Authority from 1974-1978; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bloomberg was instrumental in the development of Chanhassen,
starting businesses in the areas of lumber yards, furniture sales, and hotels, as well as numerous
residential developments; and
WHEREAS, arguably the most recognizable landmark in the City of Chanhassen, the
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, is the direct result of Mr. Bloomberg's time, talent and vision; and
WHEREAS, the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre annually brings 250,000 visitors to
Chanhassen and employs 300 people; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen would be very different today if not for the
contributions of Herb Bloomberg; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen was saddened to learn of Mr. Bloomberg's death on
December 4, 2005, but will always remember him as a wonderful man and a true community
legend;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen,
Minnesota, that Herb Bloomberg be remembered and honored for all his contributions to the City
of Chanhassen and that the thoughts and prayers of this City Council be with his wife and family.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 12th day of December, 2005.
Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor