3.4. SR 11-13-2000
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Item 13.4.
RESOLUTION 00._
A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER'S COMMITMENT
TO JOIN IN THE ''MINNESOTA CITIES: BUILDING QUALITY
COMMUNITIES" STATEWIDE EDUCATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the top values and priorities of citizens include safety, family, job
opportunities, health, the well-being of children, and recreational opportunities; and,
WHEREAS, many of the services cities provide directly enhance those citizen
priorities; and,
WHEREAS, the connection between city services and how they benefit citizen
priorities and concerns is not always understood by citizens; and,
WHEREAS, it is one of the responsibilities of city officials to ensure legislators,
media, and citizens understand their governments through open and frequent
communication using various avenues and means; and,
WHEREAS, it is important to encourage citizens to actively participate in city
government, to share their views, and to work in partnership with city officials to
ensure that the needs of the community are met; and,
WHEREAS, partnerships developed between citizens and city officials can result
in greater understanding of the connection between Minnesota's high quality of life
and the services provided by Minnesota cities, as well as in greater trust by citizens
in the efforts of their city government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Elk River hereby
declares its commitment to joint in the "Minnesota Cities: Building Quality
Communities" statewide educational effort in cooperation with our fellow members
of the League of Minnesota Cities. We hereby designate City Administrator Patrick
D. Klaers as the City of Elk River's key contact for this effort, and will inform the
League of Minnesota Cities of this designation.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 13th day of
November, 2000.
Stephanie A. Klinzing, Mayor
Sandra A. Peine, City Clerk
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LMC
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League of Minnesota Cities
Cities promoting excellence
August 21, 2000
Patrick Klaers, Admin
13065 Orono Pkwy
PO Box 490
Elk River, MN 55330-0490
Dear Patrick:
I am writing to personally ask for your help.
At the June Annual Conference, the League launched its Building Quality Communities
initiative. This program is a two-year effort in part to change how legislators, the media, and
citizens look at local government. As you know all to well, the dialogue often focuses
exclusively on the level oftaxation without recognition that those taxes have a direct bearing on
the quality of life in our communities.
Weare now in the process of preparing our legislative agenda for the coming session. As part of
that effort, our policy committees will be reviewing all of our policies in the context of the
Building Quality Communities initiative. Our hope, of course, is that by framing policies in this
way it will help to make that important connection between cities and quality of life. Another
important step, and the purpose ofthis letter, is to be able to demonstrate to legislators and the
media that we have widespread support among Minnesota's cities. Therefore, I am asking that
you present the accompanying resolution to your City Council for its consideration.
Thank you for your consideration. Please send copies of your adopted resolutions to Laura
Petersen at the League offices. Also, if you have any questions or would like further information,
please contact either Laura or me.
Sincerely,
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James F. Miller
Executive Director
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER