HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-12-18 I06 Lyon RecognitionAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: December 18, 2023
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution recognizing the service of City
of Waukee Council Member Larry R. Lyon
FORMAT:Resolution
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STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY:Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2023-
RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF CITY OF WAUKEE
COUNCIL MEMBER LARRY R. LYON
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, Larry R. Lyon has served as a Waukee City Council Member from November 1997-
December 1999, and most recently from 2016-2023; AND,
WHEREAS, at various times during his years on Waukee City Council, Larry acted as council
liaison to the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce, Waukee Community School District, Central
Iowa Regional Drinking Water Commission, Dallas County Local Housing Trust Fund and
Developer’s Roundtable; AND,
WHEREAS, during his tenure, Larry has played a vital leadership role in a period of tremendous
growth and progress in the community, including significant population increases, record-breaking
building permit and valuation statistics, and substantial city infrastructure improvements; AND,
WHEREAS, he has also helped guide the positive development of Waukee through active
participation in annual strategic planning and goal setting, he is a strong advocate for Waukee
residents and a mentor for council members, and always encourages his fellow elected officials to
brainstorm and consider “moonshot” projects; AND,
WHEREAS, Larry’s willingness to serve on the Waukee City Council and his commitment to the
betterment of Waukee for all its residents is an outstanding example of public service.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in session this 18th
day of December, 2023, that its members hereby express their sincere appreciation and thanks to
Larry R. Lyon for his years of dedicated service as a Waukee City Council Member.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair