HomeMy WebLinkAboutCitizenship Award Criteria Item No: OTP
Meeting Date: 12/04/06
Type of Buminess:WS
City of Mounds Vlew Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
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Background:
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outstanding dedication to improving the CODl[nUnUx NOn0iOGti0nS are to be solicited from the
public and reviewed bv the City Council.
Past recipients of this award include:
2OO4— David J@hOk8
2OO5 — Frank Silvis
Discussion:
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'the energetic, persistent aDd informed involvement of an ordinary citizen in the \sSu9e
and Ch8|\aDg'~COUn3g�OVS.
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conl[nUn\tyleaders who have invested 8 SiQOiDc8Ot 8[DOUOt of time iUlpn]Vin0 their community
Nominations are open tO the public and the award iGsubject tO the following guidelines:
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Nominees must be:
• A Mounds View resident, business owner O[ land owner
° Recent elected OffiCi8|S, City employees, City contractors, or political C@Od\d@teS are not
eligible.
Selection Criteria 1 : Exe[np|iUeocoUnaQeanddetenninm1ioDtofo\\oxvone'8oxvnve|uee�
�2� Initiative: Demonstrates dhVe and initiative iD his/her approach and overcoming
challenges along the way.
3 V | nt i ifi �ntaDlountoftinne and energy to the betterment
of the nnonathan 'uethnanoiu\ oontributiono.
City u/ Mounds Viewand. .^. residents;te�. '
4 ' Generates positive results for the community.
5 : Does not expect anything in return for his/her actions, i.e. hnancia\
-----�Daation fame, or notoh�ty.
compensation, . .
Upon review 0f all nominations received for the 2OO8 Mounds View Citizenship Award, the City
Council will make a selection and the award will be presented at the annual Town Meeting to be
held on April 28th.
Recommendation:
\t \S recommended that the City Council open nominations now, with completed nomination forms t0
be submitted tO the City by February 28. 2OO7, All nominations will then be reviewed by the City
Council 8t the Work Session 0D March 5. 20O7.
MOUNDS VIEW CITIZENSHIP AWARD
2006 NOMINATION FORM
Name of Nominee:
Title(optional):
Address:
City,Zip Code:
Phone: Fax:
Email:
Nominated By:
Organization(if any):
City,Zip Code:
Phone: Fax:
Email:
(Attach additional pages as necessary).
1.) 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:
3.) What special circumstances make the nominees' achievements outstanding?
4.) Share any additional information about the nominee you would like considered:
Application Process
You are encouraged to submit one or more of the following documents to support this nomination:
Y Background information.
Letters of support from different community agencies and individuals.
Y 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 will
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. (In scoring, 5 points are possible
for each criterion)
1.)Courage
y 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
1 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
1 Does not expect anything in return for his/her actions,i.e.financial compensation,fame,or
political notoriety.
To nominate an individual
All nominations insist be poshnarked by Friday, October 15, 2004.
Complete the nomination form.
Gather letters and documents to support the nomination.
i 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) 784—3462
If you have any questions about the nomination process,please call our offices at:763-717-4000.
RESOLUTION XXXX
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE 2006 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.
WHEREAS, nominations were solicited from the public and were reviewed by the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, was selected from the nominations and
meets the criteria outlined in the policy; and
WHEREAS, —, as a citizen of Mounds View, has
exemplified the courage and determination to follow his values, and
WHEREAS, has demonstrated drive and initiative in his
approach to citizenship and has worked steadfastly with various community
groups and organizations, and
WHEREAS, -- has volunteered a significant amount of
time and energy to further community causes and issues, and
WHEREAS, efforts have generated positive results for
the community, and
WHEREAS, has contributed their efforts unselfishly, not
expecting anything in return.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council, does hereby
present the 2006 Mounds View Citizenship Award to in
sincere gratitude and appreciation for efforts as a Mounds View citizen.
Adopted this _day of_, 2007,
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
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