Res. #23-021 - Establishing August 20, 2023 as Steven Douglas King Day

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ICI COUNTY OF ANOKA CITY OF CENTERVILLE Res. #23-0,4L_ A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AUGUST 20, 2023 AS STEVEN DOUGLAS KING DAY WHEREAS, on August 20, 2023, Steven Douglas King, a sitting City Council Member of the City of Centerville, Minnesota, passed away at his home in downtown Centerville, with his wife by his side and just across the street from the spot they first met; and WHEREAS, Steve submitted Affidavits of Candidacy and was elected to the City Council by the voters of Centerville three times in the past 12 years; and WHEREAS, through his tenure, Steve served as a Liaison to the Parks & Recreation Committee, represented the Centerville City Council on the Centennial Fire District Steering Committee, North Metro Telecommunications Commission, Anoka County Fire Protection Council, Economic Development Committee (EDC), Economic Development Authority (EDA) and in the capacity of Deputy Mayor; and WHEREAS, Steve provided leadership and respected his fellow Council Members, City staff and all representatives of regional, State and Federal entities through his interactions, even if there was disagreement in belief or substance; and WHEREAS, Steve was a man of simple means, who represented the constituents of Centerville with small-town values and fiduciary responsibility while striving to maintain independence from overregulation by regional, State and Federal governments, through his in-depth research of governmental procedures and programming; and WHEREAS, the City of Centerville Council, its Staff, boards and commissions and his constituents are greatly saddened by his passing; and WHEREAS, the City of Centerville recognizes that Steve's service to his community, including his service to our country in the United States Air Force from 1975-1979; and WHEREAS, the City of Centerville also appreciates Steve's family's for the sacrifices that they have made, allowing him to dedicate his time serving the community.