HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2000-043City of Lake Elmo
Washington County, Minnesota
Resolution 2000- 043
A Resolution Supporting
"Minnesota Cities: Building Quality Communities"
and declaring October 81h through October 14th as
"Minnesota Cities Week in the City of Lake Elmo
WHEREAS, the top values and priorities of citizens include safety, family, job
opportunities, health, the well -being of children, and recreational opportunities; and
WHTREAS, many of the services cities provide directly enhance those citizen
priorities; and
WHEREAS, the connection between city services and how they benefit citizen
priorities and concerns is not always understood by citizens; and
WHEREAS it is one of the responsibilities of city officials to ensure legislators,
media and citizens understand their governments through open and frequent
communication using various avenues and means; and
WHEREAS, it is important to encourage citizens to actively participate in city
government, to share their views, and to work in partnership with city officials to ensure that
the needs of the community are met; and
WHEREAS, partnerships developed between citizens and city officials can result in
greater understanding of the connection between Minnesota's high quality of life and the
services provided by Minnesota cities, as well as in greater trust by citizens in the efforts of
their city government.
Now, therefore be it resolved that the City of Lake Elmo hereby declares it
commitment to join in the "Minnesota Cities: Building Quality Communities" statewide
educational effort in cooperation with our fellow members of the League of Minnesota
Cities. We hereby designate Mary Kueffner, City Administrator as the City of Lake Elmo's
key contact for this effort, and will inform the League of Minnesota Cities of this
designation.
Adopted by the Lake Elmo City Council this 5th day of September 2000.
Lee Hunt, Mayor
Attest:
Mary , ueffne ity Admim ' or