HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 97-42CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 97 -42
A .RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO THE CONSOLIDATION
STUDY PROCESS WITH THE TOWN OF BAYTOWN AS OUTLINED BY THE
MINNESOTA BOARD OF GOVERNMENT INNOVATION AND COOPERATION
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo and the Town of Baytown have indicated an interest
in exploring consolidation to prevent the urbanization of the two communities, both which have a
strong desire to remain. rural in character and to provide for non - sewered development; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 465.81 through 465.87 provides for the consolidation of
municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Board of Innovation and Cooperation empowers local
government officials to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery and provides
incentives for innovation and cooperation through the development of plan to merge into a single
unit of government.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake Elmo City Council commits the
City to begin formal discussions with the Town of Baytown for consolidation of the City and the
Town pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 465.8I through 465.87 AND the City commits to reaching
an approved plan with the Town of Baytown for the approval of the Minnesota Board of
Government Innovation and Cooperation.
Adopted by the Lake Elmo City Council this 5h day of August 1997.
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Mary: K�er, City k/Adkinistrator