HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-096 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 19-96
AFFIRMING THE RECITING OF PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AT CITY COUNCIL AND CITY BOARD MEETINGS
WHEREAS, the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was written in 1892 and formally
adopted by Congress as the pledge in 1942; and
WHEREAS, the Pledge of Allegiance is an oath of loyalty to the Republic of the United States
of America; and
WHEREAS, a city council in Minnesota recently came under fire for removing the Pledge of
Allegiance from the beginning of their meetings, and then reversed its decision after it sparked
protests and criticism from people opposing the decision; and
WHEREAS, the Lino Lakes City Council wishes to affirm its strong support for reciting the
Pledge of Allegiance prior to the start of all regular City Council and City Board meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lino Lakes City Council hereby
establishes that the current version of the Pledge of Allegiance be recited prior to every regular
City Council or City Board meeting, as follows: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that anyone in attendance during the Pledge should stand if
physically able to do so.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 12th day of August 2019.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
Rafferty and was duly seconded by Council Member Stoesz and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Rafferty, Stoesz, Maher,Manthey, Reinert
The following voted against same:
none
Jeff Reinert
ATTEST:
uh e Bartell, Cit Cler
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 3D
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jeff Karlson, City Administrator
MEETING DATE: August 12, 2019
TOPIC: Second Amendment for VLAWMO JPA
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) is requesting approval
of a Second Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement to allow the use of revenue bonds to
secure a loan from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
BACKGROUND
The VLAWMO Board authorized distribution of a Second Amendment to the JPA during its
meeting on June 26, 2019. This amendment would give VLAWMO authority to issue revenue
bonds up to $800,000 to secure an MPCA loan to finance a large project on Lambert Creek in
Vadnais Heights. The project would enable VLAWMO to remove bacteria, increase water
storage, and improve ecosystem functions.
VLAWMO would like to have all its member cities approve the amendment before their next
Board meeting on August 28 so they can move forward with the loan agreement with MPCA.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Second Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement.
ATTACHMENTS
Second Amendment (2019) to the Joint Powers Agreement to Protect and Manage the Vadnais
Lake Area Watershed