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Recognition of Council Member Andrew Rasmussen.
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Recognition of Council Member Andrew Rasmussen for his 2 years of service to the City of Brookings.
Council Member Andrew Rasmussen has served the City of Brookings in a variety of leadership roles:
* City Council Member: May 2023 - February 25, 2025
* Brookings Municipal Utilities Board Ex-Officio Member: May 2023 - May 2024
* Brookings Health System Board of Trustees Ex-Officio Member: May 2024 - February 2025
* SDSU Student Senate Ex-Officio Member: May 2024 - February 2025
Notable projects Council Member Rasmussen has been involved in during his time in office:
* Implementation of Downtown Incentive Programs (2025)
* Energy Efficiency Project (2024-2025)
* Fire Department SCBA replacement (2024)
* Historic Pioneer Park Bandshell Restoration (2024)
* Development of (8) Hillcrest Park Pickleball Courts (2024)
* Police Dept. - acquired a command trailer (2024)
* Police Dept. - development of the Community Service Unit (2023)
* Ivy Center Renovation (2024-2025)
* Childcare Facilities Expansion partnership with BEDC, Brookings School District, and Boys & Girls Club (2024-2025)
* Prairie Hills Trail Phase 1 & 2 (2024-2025)
* Creation of Tax Improvement Financing District #13 - Brookings Marketplace (2024-2025)
* Creation of Tax Improvement Financing District #16 - Solventum expansion (2024-2025)
* City Council Strategic Plan (2024)
* Library and Activity Center Renovation Exploration Project (2023-2024)
* Downtown Brookings Master Plan (2023-2024)
* 20th Street Corridor continued development (2023-ongoing)
* Police Dept. - Implementation of promotional process to Corporal rank (2023)
* Creation of Tax Increment Financing District #14 - Branch Creek Development (up to 160 workforce housing units) (2023)
* Fire Department - replaced Engine #2 (2023)
* Creation of Tax Increment Financing District #15 - Trails Head Development (workforce housing and economic development) (2023)
* Fire Departme...
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