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{ • 3 . If the AMM is to achieve the status of being recognized as the organization that speaks and represents the collective interests of metropolitan area cities, it is important that the association increase its visibility in the eyes of the Legislature, City Officials, the general public and the Metropolitan Council. An enhanced public relations system must be implemented and this cannot be done effectively without an additional staff person. A dues increase of such magnitude however, requires membership approval and there will be a special AMM Membership Meeting on Thursday evening September 6, 1990 to vote on this matter. (a two/thirds majority of those present and voting is required for approval) . It is intended that the new staff person would handle a lot of the enhanced communications and public relations effort thereby 'freeing-up' the Director of Legislative Affairs and the Executive Director for more 'one-on-one' contact at both the metro and state levels. A back-up budget based on a work program and staffing level similar to our 1990 level of activity and effort has also been prepared in case the 19% dues increase is not approved at the membership meeting. The dues for Mounds View to support the back-up budget would not exceed $2,915 which represents a 4.5% increase over the 1990 dues. The Board appreciates your continued support of the AMM efforts and strongly "Indorses the enhanced work program and resultant increase in dues. Do ot hesitate to call me or our Executive Director, Vern Peterson should you have questions. We would also encourage you to make plans now to assure that your city has representation at the September 6th. meeting to vote the will of your city. Thank you. Sincerely, r 40!' - r :- AI' n, 're 'dent As •. ation of Metropolitan Municipalities • -2-