HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04 Recognizing Stan Zemler as Vail's Town ManagerTOWN OF11.
PROCLAMATION NO. 4, SERIES OF 2017
IN RECOGNITION OF STAN ZEMLER, VAIL'S TOWN MANAGER
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council hired Stan Zemier as Town Manager in August
2003, a seasoned manager from Boulder, Colorado, who has been serving as leader
and advisor of the Town of Vail for over thirteen years, a tenure record that is most
notable and remarkable for municipal managers serving local government, and;
WHEREAS, Zemler's achievements in Vail are far ranging, he's best known for
astutely managing the town's finances during good times and downturns, while helping
to direct major capital and profitable investments in Vail benefitting both residents and
guests alike, including special events, public facilities, local parks, housing, roads and
streetscapes, as well as support of environmental and forest health initiatives, and;
WHEREAS, Zemier helped foster and build upon an organizational foundation that
innately takes a "premier and prideful" stance and approach when delivering customer
service and municipal operations; his relationships with employees can be deemed as
friendships and his values of respect, commitment and ownership in Vail's future are
well aligned and ingrained in the organization, and;
WHEREAS, Zemler's ability to foster relationships with the town's partners, such as
Vail Resorts, Inc., the businesses, the community schools, non profit agencies as well
as the local residents, has taken Vail in positive directions to enhancing its economy,
culture, education, and environment. His role in leveraging a state and federal
presence with the 1-70 Coalition and Colorado Association of Ski Towns has been
invaluable in bringing attention to the challenges of a ski resort community and solving
problems collectively and collaboratively, and;
WHEREAS, Zemler's qualities are about creating "bridges" in relationships and
negotiation and decision-making, a style that has strengthened the community at large;
he is considered a good listener, trusted mentor, consensus builder, collaborator, good
communicator, insightful, pragmatic, passionate, professional, thoughtful, patient and
steadfast, and conducts business with the highest integrity and in a most humble and
inconspicuous manner, all with a sense of humor along the way; his amazing attributes
have carved out his destiny and legacy with the Town of Vail, and;
NOW, THEREFORE,
and heartfelt thanks
hereby recognizes
shaping and enhancing
high esteem his
and status as "a
unique and magical
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the Vail Town Council proclaims our sincerest appreciation
to Stan Zemler for his years of service to our community and
his remarkable career with the Town of Vail. He has facilitated
our community in all regards and we acknowledge and hold in
and values which were instrumental in achieving our vision
international mountain resort community," a place that is a truly
place to live, work and play. Not only will his distinguished service
us forever, but his friendship will, too! Thank you, Stan Zemler!
day of April 2017.
Attest:
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