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RESOLUTION NO. 4142
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PLANNING PROCESS OF RAMSEY COUNTY
AND ITS CITIES AND ENSURE THE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE COUNTY
AND ALL OF ITS CITIES
WHEREAS, the economic vitality of all areas within Ramsey
County is essential to the long term viability and success of
the County as a whole; and
WHEREAS, to insure the economic health of Ramsey County,
the Ramsey County municipalities and the Metro East area, it
is essential to cooperate, coordinate and .avoid duplication in
order to assure the common interests of all concerned; and
WHEREAS, Cities have primarily focused on economic
development activities within each of their own communities;
and
WHEREAS, there is also a need to look beyond municipal
and County boundaries for cooperative economic development
solutions; and
WHEREAS, Ramsey County is fully developed, compact in
size, and limited in public resources; and
WHEREAS, cooperation is one key to becoming more
effective in our economic development efforts; and
WHEREAS, Staff Representatives of the cities of Arden
Hills, Falcon Heights, MaplewOOd, Mounds View, New Brighton,
North St. Paul, Roseville, St. Paul,Shoreview, St. Anthony,
Vadnais Heights , White Bear Lake, andWhi te Bear Town, .and
Ramsey County, the Suburban Area Chamber of Commerce, and the
Metro East Development Partnership have been meeting to
discuss issues of common interest related to economic
development in Ramsey County; and
WHEREAS, these meetings have led to a dialogue which may
result in the development of goals and priorities. for economic
development in Ramsey County; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Representatives.wish to secure the
support and active involvement of the elected officials; and
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WHEREAS, the planning process is designed to guide the
economic development efforts in the mutual best interests of
the County as a whole and member Cities while not limiting
local choices#
NOW, THEREFORE~BE IT RESOLVED, that the entities agree
to participate the planning process to ensure the economic
health of Ramsey County and the greater Metro East area; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the respective Staff
Representatives, businesspersons, and their organizations will
continue the process and develop the appropriate documents for
policy approval by the respective governing bodies.
Adopted this 25 day of November, 1991.
ATTEST:
(SEAL)