Kim Blaeser, the city clerk for Woodbury for almost 20 years, has retired. Blaeser joined the city staff as a utility billing technician in 1999. She worked in the finance department before moving to the administration department. She was promoted to city clerk in 2005.

The city council passed a proclamation during last week’s meeting that designated her final day, Aug. 16, as Kim Blaeser Day.

“I am filled with a mixture of emotions – gratitude, pride and a touch of nostalgia,” Blaeser told the council. ““My philosophy has always been that in life how you treat people will come back to you tenfold, and I learned quickly that serving the public is quite a gift.”

After her remarks, she received a standing ovation from the council and the audience.

“You’ve always been so thorough, so professional and so kind to everyone you interact with,” Mayor Anne Burt said. “Thank you for that. You’ve just set a high bar for how we all need to be acting in public service. You’re amazing. We’re going to miss you.”