5.1. SR 05-16-2011REQUEST FOR ACTION
TO ITEM NUMBER
Ci Council 5.1.
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Administration Ma 16, 2011 Bradle R. Rolfe, Chief of Police
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED BY
Recognize Retirement of Karen Vernon Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator
REVIEWED BY
ACTION REQUESTED
Mayor and Council to present retirement plaque to Police Secretary/Receptionist Karen Vernon.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Police Department Secretary/Receptionist Karen Vernon is retiring on May 31, 2011 after serving
the police department and community fox fourteen years. During her career, Karen was the
primary police department typist and transcriptionist, typing hundreds of police reports and
statements generated each year. Karen also served as backup receptionist, answering and routing
phone calls, monitoring radios, and serving as the first point of contact for walk-in police
department visitors. Karen has served as secretary of the Elk River Police Association. During her
career, Karen has earned two departmental Unit Citation awards. After retirement, Karen will
spend summers at her property near McGregor, MN. She will spend winters in Texas and New
Mexico near her three sons and grandchildren. Karen has been a loyal and valued member of the
police department and we thank hex for her service.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
ATTACHMENTS
None
Action Motion by Second by Vote
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