HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 8731 RESOLUTION NO. 8731
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL'S IDENTIFIED
GOALS AND PRIORITIES FOR 2017
WHEREAS, the City Council and department heads held a planning and goal setting
retreat on January 30, 2017, at the Mounds View Community Center; and,
WHEREAS, at the retreat, the City Council reviewed and discussed the many issues
and challenges presently faced by the City; and,
WHEREAS, at the March 6, 2017, work session, the City Council identified their
most important priorities for 2017, which are identified in the attached Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve its identified Priorities for 2017 as referenced in Exhibit A.
Adopted this 13th day of March, 2017.
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
EXHIBIT A
MOUNDS VIEW
2017 City Council Priorities
On January 30,2017,the Mounds View City Council and members of the management
team held a planning and goal-setting retreat at the Mounds View Community Center.
The City of Mounds View provides a variety of core and essential services to its
residents,property owners and business owners. Each of these service delivery areas is
an acknowledged and supported priority and each supports the City's Mission,Vision
and Values statements. Recognizing that such core and essential services are ongoing
priorities, the City Council has chosen to focus particular attention this year on the
following identified goals and priorities:
• Focus on Racial Equity—Promote Ideals of Inclusionary Community
• Develop Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Financing Plan
• Develop the Vision Associated with Crossroad Pointe
• Focus on Personnel--Attract and Retain Quality Employees
• Promote Positive Partnerships and Outreach Efforts between the Mounds
View Police Department and the Community it Serves
• Explore Additional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Improvements;
Pursue Green-Step City Designation Level 2
• Approve and Implement the Long Range vision for City Hall Park
• Develop and Approve a Sustainable Streets and Utilities Maintenance and
Reconstruction Program
In addition to the above, the City Council continues to believe that the Mounds View
Boulevard corridor is a key component in the City's redevelopment vision. A vibrant,
easily accessible and aesthetically pleasing commercial corridor will be Mounds
View's foundation upon which our other amenities and community assets will be
strengthened and reinforced.
(Approved March 13, 2017, Resolution 8731)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
PROCLAMATION FOR ARBOR DAY AND EARTH DAY
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TREE CITY EISA
WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that
a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and
WHEREAS, This holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more
than a million trees in Nebraska, and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and also
WHEREAS, Earth Day is an annual event on which day, events worldwide are held to
demonstrate support for environmental protection, and
WHEREAS, each year, Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April, and Earth Day is
observed every April 22; and
WHEREAS, Trees and forests improve our physical health by cleaning the air, reducing
exposure to the sun's UV rays, and decreasing temperatures during the summertime; and
WHEREAS, Forests create high-quality drinking water by acting as a natural filter; and
WHEREAS, in 50 years, one tree provides $62,000.00 worth of air pollution control; and
WHEREAS, Trees and forests improve our mental health by reducing stress and increasing
concentration; and
WHEREAS, Getting a daily dose of trees is healthy for all Mounds View Residents and all
Minnesotans; and
WHEREAS, Minnesotans pay a special tribute to rural and community trees and all the
natural resources, and dedicate themselves to the continued vitality of our state's forests.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Carol A. Mueller, Mayor of the City of Mounds View, do hereby
proclaim the following:
1. Saturday, April 22, 2017, as "EARTH DAY".
2. Friday, April 28, 2017, as "ARBOR DAY".
in the City of Mounds View, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day and
support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, including planting trees to promote the
well-being of this and future generations.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Mounds View, this 13th day of March, 2017.
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
(SEAL)