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RESOLUTION 9275 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING CERTAIN EMPLOYEE AND VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENTS WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council wishes to show its appreciation to employees and volunteers for dedicated and committed service; and WHEREAS, the City Council understands that all expenditures of public funds by the City of Mounds View can only be made for a public purpose; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Supreme Court has stated that a public expenditure fulfills a public purpose when: (a) the expenditure benefits the community as a whole; (b) the purpose of the expenditure is directly related to a governmental function; and (c) the purpose of the expenditure primarily benefits the public interest, not a private interest; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 412.221, Subdivision 32 gives cities the authority to expend funds for the good order of the city, to prevent crime, to benefit trade and commerce, and to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the city and its residents; and WHEREAS, public expenditures for appropriate employee and volunteer recognition programs serve a public purpose because formally recognizing employees and volunteers who make significant contributions and demonstrate their commitment during the performance of their duties result in higher morale and productivity among all Mounds View employees and volunteers, and therefore help the City to fulfill its responsibilities efficiently and more cost effectively; and WHEREAS, public expenditures for food and refreshments associated with official Mounds View City functions serve a public purpose when the provision of food or refreshments is an integral part of the function and is deemed necessary to ensure meaningful participation by the participants; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes the benefits of attracting, retaining and motivating employees through an employee recognition program support employee job satisfaction, which in turn impacts cooperation and productivity. The result is to provide excellent public and customer service to better serve the interests of the citizens of the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Mounds View, Minnesota that the City of Mounds View will annually (when funds are available) contribute $1500 toward an annual employee appreciation event to be held at the Mounds View Banquet and Conference Center or Mounds View City Parks. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Mounds View will issue to employee gift certificates in the amount of $5 per year of service at five-year increments.