Two city retirees honored by council

The City Council honored two retirees during their meeting on June 13.

Deputy City Clerk Deborah Tucker is leaving after 17 years with the city.

She had served as City Clerk for a few months in 1999 and served on the city's Centennial Committee. Tucker coordinated the city's photography contest and helped to implement a City Council Agenda software program.

"I've gone through a lot of changes here with the city and now I'm facing a lot in my life," Tucker said. "Retirement, I'm getting married in August and I'm going to be starting a photography business. I'm excited."

Fleet Senior Equipment Mechanic Larry Schwalm is retiring after 27 years in the city's Public Works Department.

He had served as equipment manager one and equipment mechanic two.

"My wife and I had a conversation on the way here - where have all the years gone?" Schwalm said. "They go by really quick."