HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7464RESOLUTION 7464
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION REVISING THE POLICY FOR THE
MOUNDS VIEW CITIZENSHIP AWARD
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Citizenship Award recognizes ordinary citizens
who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to improving their communities; and
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Citizenship Award recognizes a Mounds View
Resident who represents the energetic, courageous, persistent and informed involvement
of an ordinary citizen in the issues and challenges that affect the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council discussed revising the eligibility requirements of the
Mounds View Citizenship Award at the February 23, 2009, City Council Meeting, March
Work Session, and the May Work Session; and
WHEREAS, it was the consensus of the City Council at the May Work Session to
amend the eligibility requirements of the Mounds View Citizenship Award as indicated
below by deleting the r+,- language and adding the underlined language as follows:
R°rccc°cii Current elected officials, City employees, City contractors, or ~el+#+sal•
Eaed+dates past Citizenship Award recipients are not eligible.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve the attached amended Mounds View Citizenship Award Policy.
Adopted this 22nd day of June, 2009.
ayor
ATTEST:
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James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
Application Process
You are encouraged to submit one or more of the following documents to support this
nomination:
- Background information.
- Letters of support from different community agencies and individuals.
- Any other material that demonstrates the nominee's contribution to the community as it
relates to the award criteria.
Nominations must be in writing and may be supported by letters and other documentation.
All materials must be received by the close of the nomination period, and become the
property of the City of Mounds View.
Selection Criteria
In assessing the candidates for the Mounds View Citizenship Award, the award selection
committee wilt look for an individual who has given unselfishly of his or her time to fight for a just
cause that he or she believes will result in a better community.
The award selection committee {the Mounds View City Council) will identify an exceptional
individual who meets the criteria below.
1.) Courage
- Exemplifies courage and determination to follow one's own values.
2.) Initiative
- Demonstrates drive and initiative in his/her approach and overcoming challenges along
the way.
3.) Time Commitment
- Volunteers a significant amount of time and energy to further a cause or issue; more
than just financial contributions.
4.) Effectiveness
- Generates positive results for the community.
5.) Unselfishness
- Does not expect anything in return far his/her actions, i.e. financial compensation, fame,
or political notoriety.
Eligibility:
Nominees must be:
• A Mounds View resident, business owner or land owners.
• Current elected officials, City employees, City contractors, or past Citizenship Award
recipients are not eligible.
To nominate an individual
All nominations must be received by
- Complete the nomination form.
A Gather letters and documents to support the nomination.
- Send all nomination materials to:
• The City of Mounds View Citizenship Award
2401 County Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
Ph: (763) 717-4000 Fax: (763} 717-4019
If you have any questions about the nomination process, please call our offices at: 763-717-
4000.
MOUNDS VIEW C171ZENSHIP AWARD
NOMINATION FORM
Name of Nominee:
Title (optional}:
Address:
City, Zip Code:
Phone:
Email:
Nominated By:
Organization (if any):
City, Zip Code:
Phone:
Email:
Fax:
(Attach additional pages as necessary).
N.} How long have you known the nominee and in what capacity?
2.) Describe briefly specific contributions the nominee has made to the community as it relates
to the Mounds View Citizenship Award criteria:
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3.) What special circumstances make the nominees' achievements outstanding?
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4.) Share any additional information about the nominee you would like considered: