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Council honors long-serving city employees Richard Godman and Alan Carlson

City Commission / Jobs Development Authority, City of Devils Lake · July 21, 2026
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Summary

The commission presented certificates recognizing Richard Godman for 25 years in sanitation and Alan Carlson for 35 years in engineering administration; speakers highlighted their institutional knowledge and commitment to Devils Lake.

The commission paused regular business to present certificates of appreciation to long-serving city employees.

Speaker 2 presented a certificate to Richard Godman for 25 years of service as a sanitation operator and later presented a certificate to Alan Carlson for 35 years as an engineering administrative technician. Officials praised both employees’ institutional knowledge and service to Devils Lake; one commissioner remarked that Carlson had been willing to help repeatedly and that the city benefits from his long experience.

There was applause and informal remarks from elected officials and staff, and the presentations concluded with thanks from the honorees. No formal action was required beyond the acknowledgments.