00-098 RESRESOLUTION 00- 98
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
COM]VIUNITIES" 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.
~andra A. Peine, City Clerk
e A. Klinz