90-003 RES
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RESOLUTION 90 - 3
RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION PROMOTING THE 2 + 2 HIGHER
EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the North Metro Mayors Association has joined together
to "foster closer relationships, improve
communications, and better coordination between its
members, legislative delegations, elective officials
and city staffs;" and,
WHEREAS, the North Metro Mayors Association has adopted a
"mission statement" which will direct its efforts to
initiate actions, provide leadership and commit
resources necessary to insure the equitable
distribution of economic development, shared tax
resources and uniform investment in public facilities
throughout the metropolitan community; and,
WHEREAS, higher education is a key element for the continued
quality growth and development of the North Metro
Area; and,
WHEREAS, the concept of pa1r1ng community colleges with state
colleges and universities in an effort to enhance and
expand the educational opportunities of many of our
citizens is a worthwhile and meritorious objective;
and,
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota is known for its willingness to
continually make creative and innovative improvements
in its educational systems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the North Metro Mayors
Association that the Anoka-Ramsey Advisory Council be
and is hereby encouraged to seek legislative passage
for the "2 + 2 higher educationalJ?rogram" whi~h
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Passed and adopted by the Elk River City Council this 8th day
of January, 1990.
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ATTEST:
~a~Clerk
James A. Tralle, Mayor