HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9275RESOLUTION 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Mounds View will
annually (when funds are available) contribute $1000 toward an annual volunteer appreciation
event to be held at the Mounds View Banquet and Conference Center or at Mounds View City
Parks.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Mounds View will
present the employee's choice of a plaque ($60 max) or gift certificates ($50 max) to retirees with
10 years of service at regularly scheduled City Council meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Mounds View may
present employees and volunteers with additional gift cards in an amount equal to the total value
of a scheduled appreciation event if in-person attendance is not advisable at the appreciation
event because of an emergency declared under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 12 or because of
guidance from a local or state health authority.
Adopted this 26th day of May, 2020.
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Carol A. Mueller, M yor
ATTEST:
NyIeZikm4nd, City Administrator
(Seal)