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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 98-116
A RESOLUTION HONORING RETIRING POLICE CHIEF
RICHARD YOUNG
WHEREAS, Richard A. Young was first appointed chief of the South Lake Minnetonka Public
Safety Department (SLMPSD) on March 5,1984; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as chief, this unique Joint Powers Department, has continuously
grown in professionalism and respect among the four communities it serves; and
WHEREAS, Chief Young has been instrumental in the four cities successfully negotiating three
Joint Powers Agreements during his tenure as Chief of Police, with the most recent negotiations resulting
in a ten year term with a five year renewal clause; and
WHEREAS, Chief Young's professional stature among law enforcement professionals during
his tenure is exemplified by his being elected to serve as:
. President of the Hennepin County Chiefs' of Police Association
. Treasurer of the Minnesota Chiefs' of Police Association
. Executive Director of the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force; and
WHEREAS, Richard A. Young is retiring as Chief of SLMPSD on December 28, 1998.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Shorewood City Council on its own
behalf and on behalf of the citizens of Shorewood do hereby extend appreciation to Richard A. Young for
the many years of excellent service to our community, and wish him well in his retirement.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shorewood this 21st day of December,
1998.
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