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No. 00-20
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
Date: Sept. 13. 2000
RESOLUTION JOINING IN THE "BUILDING dUALITY COMMUNITIES"
EDUCATIONAL EFFORT IN COOPERATION WITH THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
WHEREAS, the top values and priorities of citizens include safety, family,
job opportunities, health, the well-being of children, and recreational opportunities; and
citizen priorities; and
WHEREAS, many of the services cities provide directly enhance those
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 RESOVLED that the City of Falcon Heights
hereby declares its commitment to join in the "Minnesota Cities: Building duality Communities"
statewide educational effort in cooperation with our fellow members of the League of
Minnesota Cities. We hereby designate Heather Worthington, City Administrator, as the city of
Falcon Heights's key contact for this effort and will inform the League of Minnesota Cities of
this designation.
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Moved by: Talbot Approved by: (/~
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Mayor
September 13. 2000
GEHRZ Date
HUSTAD 5 In Favor Attested by:
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LINDSTROM 0 Against September 13, 2000
TALBOT Date