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East Grand Forks honors longtime employee Ron Bubenorf at May 6 council meeting
Summary
Council members recognized Ron Bubenorf for more than 47 years of city service and announced a retirement reception; Bubenorf spoke about his long tenure and decision to retire for health reasons.
The East Grand Forks City Council honored Ron Bubenorf on May 6 for more than 47 years of service to the city.
Council members presented an award and thanked Bubenorf for his long tenure across multiple administrations. City staff member Erica presented the award; Bubenorf then addressed the council, saying, "I've been here for 48 years and four months," and recounting the mayors, administrators and chiefs he worked with during his career. He said his goal was to reach 50 years but that health concerns led him to retire.
Council members, including Dale Helms, Tammy Schumacher and others, offered congratulations and personal recollections. The transcript records a retirement reception scheduled for next Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the training hall and a police memorial announcement from the police chief regarding an annual ceremony at Optimus Park in Grand Forks on Thursday the 15th at 2 p.m.
The recognition and remarks were part of the meeting's opening agenda and council members closed the meeting after completing regular business.
