9.A.1. PRSR 01 08 2003 / Item # 9.A.I.
City of
Elk
River
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Michele McPherso irector of Planning
DATE: January 8, 2002
SUBJECT: Consider Resignations of Commissioners DeWall and Sladek
Attached please find the resignation letters submitted by Commissioner Tom DeWall and
Commissioner Tim Sladek. They both voice their desire to resign due to family and business
reasons.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Commission accept the resignations of Commissioners DeWall
and Sladek with regrets and recommend the same to the City Council.
S:\PLANNING\MICHMC\PARKNREC\Resignations.doe
December 3, 2002 DEC 0 5 2002
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Pkwy.
Elk River, MN 55330
Dear Mayor Klinzing and City Council,
The time I've spent on the Elk River Park and Recreation Commission has been both
enjoyable and informative. I have been continuously impressed by the knowledge and
dedication of my fellow commission members, and everyone else associated with that part
of our city government. Elk River is fortunate to have such a group of caring citizens to
oversee the continuing development of its park and recreation system.
Unfortunately, the time commitment that serving on the Commission requires is something
that I can no longer devote. With reluctance, I ask that you accept my immediate
resignation from the Park and Recreation Commission.
I've recently opened my own chiropractic clinic, and one of the features I offer is home
care. In order to accommodate my schedule as well as the patients, this often requires that
I schedule in-home visits between 6-8 p.m.
Therefore, I feel it's better to step aside, than to not give the P&R Commission the
attention it deserves.
Sincerely,
Tom DeWall
Members of the Park Commision and Staff,
It has been brought to my attention there is a concern on the number of meetings I have missed in
the past year. When I was appointed to Vise Chair I spoke to some of the members about missing
some meetings because of my boys involvement in youth athletics. I am finding out that either
games or practices are scheduled for most Wednesdays and we are involved with four different
sports running year-round. At this time I would like to resign my position with the Park
Commission. I would still like to stay in contact and on occasion voice my opinion on an issue, but
at this time I do not have the time to dedicate enough attention to the commission. I would like to
thank you for the opportunity to be involved with the commission and the experience it has
allowed me to have.
Sincerely,
Tim Sladek