6.2. SR 09-21-2015 EOty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations,Awards, September 21, 2015 Steve Benoit,Recreation Manager
and Recognition
Item Description Reviewed by
Recognize Dave Anderson Recipient of the NRPA Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Robert M. Artz Citizen Advocacy Award Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Congressman Tom Emmer will recognize Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Dave Anderson as
the recipient of the 2015 Robert M. Artz Citizen Advocacy Award winner by the National Recreation and
Park Association (NRPA).
Background/Discussion
NRPA National Awards are presented to individuals and agencies across the United States to honor their
efforts,both professional and personal,in the field of parks and recreation.
There are 10 award categories in the NRPA's National Award Program. Recipients are selected from a
pool of applicants by NRPA's National Award and Scholarship Committee and chosen for excellence in a
variety of topics,including professional and voluntary service, programming,leadership,research, and
public outreach.
Congress Tom Emmer will be present to recognize Dave Anderson's achievement.
Financial Impact
N/A
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