87-041 RES
RESOLUTION 87-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
ADOPTING A POLICY FOR CONTINUED COMPLIANCE
WITH THE MINNESOTA OPEN MEETING LAW
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River has conducted its business
in strict compliance with the Minnesota open meeting law;
and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Ci ty Council that its
procedures be stated in a formal policy;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council
of the City of Elk River that to maintain continued compliance
with the Minnesota Open Meeting Law by all parts of the City
government, the following procedures shall continue to be the
policy of the City of Elk River:
1.) As required by law, meetings of the City Council and
its committees, as well as any boards or commissions of the
City, shall be open to the public;
2.) The City Council, and all committees, boards, or
commissions of the City, shall schedule regular meetings and
keep a schedule thereof at the city administrative offices.
3.) Should special meetings be required, notice of
special meetings shall be given by notice of the date, time,
place and purpose of the meeting posted 3 days in advance of
the meeting or as far in advance as is practical under the
circumstances. Notice shall be posted at the public bulletin
board located in the entrance to the city administrative offices
at 720 Dodge Avenue Northwest, in the City of Elk River, and at
the Elk River Public Library located at 413 Proctor Avenue, in
the City of Elk River 0
4.) The Elk River Star News and any other media,
organization, or individual which has requested notice of
public meetins shall be notified 3 days in advance of the time,
place and purpose of special meetings.
5.) At all meetings the clerk of the meeting shall be
responsible for making available for use by any members of the
public in attendance at least one copy of the agenda and any
written materials dealing with the subject matter of the
meeting.