HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 17-07 Appointing Georgiana May to Community Engagement CommissionCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
February 22, 2017
No. 17-07
RESOLUTION APPOINTING GEORGLANA MAY TO THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council consolidated the Human Rights Commission with the
Neighborhood Commission to establish the Community Engagement Commission in 2015;
WHEREAS, The community engagement commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to the city
council regarding the effective, meaningful and equal involvement of Falcon Heights residents in their
community. The commission will identify opportunities to collaborate with community, educational,
business and social services groups and organizations; identify ways to improve the city's public
participation, identify under -represented groups, remove any barriers, and engage and promote increased
participation for all residents, businesses, community and neighborhood organizations; review and
recommend ways to improve the city's communications efforts so as to facilitate effective two-way
communication between the city and all residents, businesses, community and neighborhood
organizations; review and recommend ways to help improve resident emergency preparedness and crime
prevention programs.
The commission shall review complaints of alleged human rights violations occurring within the city and,
secure equal opportunity for all residents of the city regarding public services, public accommodations,
housing, employment and education.
WHEREAS, City Staff, Commission Chair and the Mayor has interviewed Georgiana May and
recommends appointment to the Falcon Heights Community Engagement Commission.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights,
Minnesota:
1. That the appointment is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights.
Moved by:
M
LINDSTROM
BROWN THUNDER
HARRIS
GUSTAFSON
FISCHER
Approved by:
eter Lindstrom
Mayor
In Favor Attested by: ,-04 t
Sack Thongvanllv
Against City Administrator