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Resolution No. 2013-28
CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2013-28 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE NINE RULES OF CIVILITY
WHEREAS, the residents of the city of Lake Elmo place a high value on respect and civility in their lives and
they understand that these characteristics are essential to any healthy community; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo City Council supports opportunities for civil discourse and discussion in the
community and at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the city council sometimes addresses controversial issues about which people often feel
passionately, which at times leads to uncivil behavior; and
WHEREAS, an atmosphere of incivility and disrespect can have a damaging effect on the proceedings, on the
quality of debate, and on the practice of democracy itself;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake Elmo City Council recognizes nine tools of civility
that will provide increased opportunities for civil discourse in order to find positive resolutions to the issues that
face our city. These tools include:
(a) Pay attention; (b) Listen; (c) Be inclusive; (d) Do not gossip; (e) Show respect; (f) Be agreeable; (g) Apologize; (h) Give constructive criticism; (i) Take responsibility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lake Elmo City Council shall promote the use and adherence of
these tools in conducting the business of the council.
ADOPTED BY THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ON THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF APRIL, 2013.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
By: ____________________________
Mike Pearson
(Seal) Mayor
ATTEST:
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Adam Bell
City Clerk