HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-068 Council ResolutionCouncil Member Roeser introduced the following resolution and moved its
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
COUNTY OF ANOKA
RESOLUTION NO. 10 -68
English as the Official Language of the City of Lino Lakes
Whereas, the English language is the common language of Lino Lakes, the State of
Minnesota and of the United States; and
Whereas, the government of Lino Lakes can reduce costs and promote efficiency in its
roles as an employer and a government accountable to the people, by using the English
language in its official actions and activities; and
Whereas, this Resolution would not prohibit the City from using other languages for
common sense, non - official reasons that serve the public interest; and
Whereas, those reasons would include, but not be limited to, the protection of public
health and public safety, the promotion of tourism, the administration of justice and the
handling of emergencies;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino
Lakes that:
1. English shall be the official language of the government of Lino Lakes.
2. Official actions which bind or commit the City or which give the appearance of
presenting the official views or position of the City shall be in the English language.
Unofficial or non - binding translations or explanations of official actions may be
provided separately in a language other than English if they are labeled as such.
3. The city of Lino Lakes will not expend public dollars for the translation of any
documents or publications.
4. Nothing in this resolution shall be interpreted as conflicting with the statutes of the
United States or the State of Minnesota.
5. Language other than English may be used when required:
a. to teach or encourage the learning of languages other than English;
b. to protect the public health, sanitation, and public safety;
c. to teach English to those who are not fluent in the language;
d. to comply with the Native American Languages Act, the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act, the Voting Rights Act, or any other federal or state law;
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e. to protect the rights of criminal defendants and victims of crime;
f. to promote trade, commerce, and tourism;
g. to collect payments, fines or other financial obligations due and payable to
Lino Lakes;
h. to create or promote mottos or designations, inscribe public monuments, and
perform other acts involving the customary use of a language other than
English;
i. to utilize terms of art or terms or phrases from other language which are
commonly used in communications otherwise in English.
6. Printed materials, signage, or other materials or documents of Lino Lakes printed in
languages other than English at the time of the adoption of this resolution and not
otherwise excepted in this section shall not be discarded or reprinted solely in
English at the additional cost or expense of the taxpayers of Lino Lakes until they
are exhausted or become otherwise obsolete.
7. Nothing in this Resolution should be construed as infringing on the free speech rights
of City officials or employees from using a language other than English in non - official
communications with others when the official or employ has the ability and desire to
do so.
8. If any provision of this resolution, or the applicability of any provision to any person
or circumstance, shall be held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
remainder of this resolution shall not be affected and sh;` given e - - to the
fullest extent practicable.
an Bartell, C,ty C rk
Jeff Rein- , � ayor
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 26th day of July, 2010.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council
Member O'Donnell and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof:
Roeser, O'Donnell, Rafferty, Reinert
The following voted against same:
Gallup
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.