6.2. SR 03-18-2013 REQUEST FOR ACTION
River
TO ITEM NUMBER
Mayor and City Council 6.2
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Awards,Recognition,&Presentations March 18,2013 Bradley R. Rolfe, Chief of Police
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
Jeff Mordal Retirement Cal Portner, City Administrator
REVIEWED BY
ACTION REQUESTED
Read the attached proclamation and present the plaque to Sergeant Jeff Mordal in recognition of
his retirement from the Police Department.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Sergeant Jeff Mordal is retiring after more than 34 years of service with the Elk River Police
Department. Jeff joined the Elk River Police Reserves on October 1, 1978,at 18 years old.
While attending college to attain his law enforcement degree,he worked as a part-time Elk River
police officer. Upon completing his law enforcement training,Jeff was hired as the police
department's 9th full time officer on October 1, 1983. He was promoted to Corporal on October
7, 1985,and Patrol Sergeant on January 1, 1992.
Sergeant Mordal has played an integral role in the development of the modem Elk River Police
Department and has served in numerous capacities over the course of his career.
Sergeant Mordal has received numerous awards, commendations,and letters of recognition
during his career. He is one of only two recipients of the Medal of Valor, the department's highest
award.
The chief of police will present an overview of Sergeant Mordal's career prior to the Mayor's
proclamation and presentation of the plaque. After the Mayor's presentation, the chief of police
will present Sergeant Mordal with the 2013 departmental Chiefs Award in recognition of his
lengthy career and numerous contributions to the police department. The Chiefs Award is given
once annually to a Police Department employee who demonstrates exceptional ability,
achievement,initiative, dedication to duty,or courage in carrying out the mission of the Elk River
Police Department.
ATTACHMENTS
• Proclamation
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,Jeff Mordal has retired from the Police Department after 34 years of service to
the community;and
WHEREAS,Jeff has earned the respect and friendship of his peers, co-workers, and the
community;and
WHEREAS, for his dedicated service to the community, the Elk River City Council, fellow
employees, and citizens of the community extend their sincere appreciation to Jeff and wish
him a long, happy,and healthy retirement!
THEREFORE, I,John J. Dietz,Mayor of the City of Elk River, do hereby proclaim Saturday,
March 30, 2013, as JEFF MORDAL DAY,in recognition and appreciation of the loyal and
professional service provided by Jeff.