HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 10218 - 2026/02/23RESOLUTION NO. 10218
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING COMMUNITY VALUES AND CITY ACTION RELATED TO
IMMIGRATION ENFORCMENT AND STEWARDSHIP OF CITY RESOURCES
WHEREAS, The city of Mounds View is committed to serving all residents and visitors
with dignity, respect, and fairness, and to fostering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive
community; and
WHEREAS, as of 2023, the U. S. Census Bureau identifies that approximately 13.4% of
the resident population of Mounds View consist of foreign born individuals and each of
these individuals brings a unique perspective to our community; and
WHEREAS, the city operates its programs and services in compliance with all applicable
federal and state laws and regulations, including U.S C. 1373 statues, while exercising
only the authority granted to it under state and local laws; and
WHEREAS, the council has invited and received public comment at all three of their last
meetings and the Mayor has held three independent listening sessions on weekends for
concerned residents; and
WHEREAS, the city values its police department, our partnerships with county, state, and
federal law enforcement agencies in matters involving criminal activity and public safety,
while adhering to the City's limited authority to enforce state and local laws in a
nondiscriminatory manner; and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to reduce community fear and confusion and ensure
community trust in the City's commitment to public safety and welfare for all individuals,
by clearly affirming the City's position regarding use of public resources, including city
property.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mounds View City Council:
Mounds View is committed to stewarding its resources for the benefit of the public
as a whole in accordance with state public purpose expenditure laws. City -owned
property, including but not limited to parks, buildings and parking lots, facilities,
personnel, or resources, may not be used for the purpose of mobilizing, staging,
preparing, or deploying vehicles, equipment, materials, or personnel for the
purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws.
2. Nothing in this resolution limits the City's authority or obligation to enforce state
and local laws in a nondiscriminatory manner, or to respond to criminal activity or
public safety emergencies within the city.
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desiroble Community
3. The City Council affirms its commitment to the equal treatment of all residents and
visitors in the provision of City services and access to City facilities, regardless of
immigration status or national origin.
Adopted this 23rd Day of February, 2026.
AT'T EST:
(SEAL)
indstrom , Mayor
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Nyle Zikrg6nd, inistrator
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community,