5.1. SR 04-03-2006
City of Elk River
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Section Meeting Date
Administration A ril3, 2006
Item Description
Proclamation-A ril3, 2006 as Steve Bockwitz Da
Item Number
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Prepared by
effre A. Beahen, Police Chief
Reviewed by
Introduction
Investigator Steven Bockwitz recently retired from the Elk River Police Department.
Discussion
Investigator Bockwitz officially retired from the Police Department on March 14t\ 2006, after 31 years of
police service. He was originally hired as an officer with the Big Lake Police Department, where he was
promoted to the position of Police Chief in 1981.
On January 5, 1988, Steven was hired as a patrol officer here at the Elk River Police Department. He
served in that capacity until December 3, 1988 when he was assigned to the investigative unit as a criminal
investigator. He served in that position until he retired on March 14th,
Steve was a very valuable member of this agency, and we will be presenting him with a departmental
commendation as well as a plaque from the City on Monday night. Please join me in wishing him
continued success and happiness in his retirement from our agency.
Financial Impact
Attachments
. Proclamation-April 3, 2006 as Steve Bockwitz Day
Action Requested
Mayor Klinzing and Police Chief Beahen are asked to present the proclamation to Steven Bockwitz.
Council Action
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Vote
Follow Up
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PROCLAMATION
Steve Bockwitz
WHEREAS, Steve Bockwitz has retired from the Elk River Police Department after
18 years of service to the community and over 30 years in law
enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Steve Bockwitz has aided numerous citizens through his commitment
and skill as a police officer and investigator; and
WHEREAS, Steve Bockwitz 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 Steve Bockwitz and wish him a long, happy and healthy
retirement.
WHEREAS, I, Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor of the City of Elk River, do hereby
proclaim Monday, April 3, 2006 as STEVE BOCKWITZ DAY, in
recognition and appreciation of the loyal and professional service
provided by Steve Bockwitz.