HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 19-05 Appointment of Rick King to the Community Engagement CommissionCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
January 9, 2019
No.19-05
RESOLUTION APPOINTING RICK KING TO THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
COMMISSION
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 Rick King 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 of Rick King to the Falcon Heights Community Engagement
Commission is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights.
Moved by:�,� Approved by:
eter Lindstrom
Mayor
LINDSTROM In Favor Attested by:
GUSTAFSON Sack Thongv
HARRIS d Against City Administrator
LEEHY
MIAZGA