HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-022 Council ResolutionCouncil Member Elliott introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 94 — 22
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF
DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO DETERMINE THE DETAILS OF A LEASE,
SALE OR OTHER AGREEMENT WHICH IS PREPARED TO CONVEY ALL OR A
PORTION OF DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S ASSETS
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes is included within the political
boundaries of the Memorial Hospital District at Forest
Lake, Minnesota (herein "Hospital District");
WHEREAS, the residents of the City of Lino Lakes are served by the
District Memorial Hospital (herein "Hospital") which is
owned and operated by the Hospital District;
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Hospital District (herein,
"Hospital Board") has provided the Lino Lakes City
Council with correspondence dated the 13th day of
January, 1994, and supporting data detailing issues which
need to be resolved by the Hospital Board in order to
retain the viability of the quality health care facility
for the residents of the Hospital District (here,
"Current Status Report");
WHEREAS, the primary responsibility of the Governing Board of the
Hospital District is to provide hospital and related
health care services as granted by statutory authority
and consistent with the Mission Statement of the
Hospital.
WHEREAS, the Current Status Report:
1. Describes developments which have occurred within
the health care industry since June of 1993 and
which impact the delivery of health care services
within the Hospital District;
2. Describes the conclusions of the Hospital Board
regarding the ability of the Hospital District to
continue to operate a free-standing hospital in a
manner that will adequately and cost-effectively
serve the health care needs of the residents of the
Hospital District in the future;
3. Describes the inability of the Hospital District to
attract interest from health care providers without
an expression of support from the elected officials
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of the local units of government included within the
Hospital District; and
4. Contains a survey expressing the overwhelming
support of the residents of the Hospital District
for the continued efforts of the Hospital Board to
take appropriate steps to provide for the future of
health care within the Hospital District.
WHEREAS, the Lino Lakes City Council has reviewed and discussed
the content of the Current Status Report;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Lino Lakes City Council endorses the efforts of
the Hospital board in negotiating an agreement with a
health care provider which may involve the sale, lease of
or other disposition of all or a portion of the Hospital
District's assets provided that such sale, lease, or
other disposition is based upon receipt of just
compensation. The term "just compensation" as used
herein encompasses the following elements:
a. Reasonable financial remuneration for assets which
are sold, leased or otherwise disposed.
b. The provision of continuous medical service for
residents of the Hospital District.
c. The construction of capital improvements to Hospital
facilities.
d. The assumption of existing Hospital debt.
e. The attraction of medical specialists and general
practitioners to serve the needs of the residents of
the Hospital District.
f. Other facts as determined appropriate by the
Hospital Board;
2. That the Lino Lakes City Council recognizes the authority
of the Hospital Board to, in its sole discretion,
determine the weight which should be given to the various
elements of just compensation and recognizes that the
Hospital Board will make such decisions based upon its
determination of the best interests of the Hospital
District; and
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3. That the Lino Lakes City Council recognizes the authority
of the Hospital Board to, in its sole description and
consistent with the Mission Statement of the Hospital,
determine the details of the lease, sale or other
agreement which is prepared to convey all or a portion of
the Hospital District's assets.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 28th day of March,
1994.
Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor
arilyn "( . `Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Council Member Neal and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bergeson, Elliott,
Neal, Reinert.
The following voted against same: Kuether
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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