CC RES 00-079 A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE BUILDING QUALITY COMMUNITIES EFFORT

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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY RESOLUTION 00-079 A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE BUILDING QUALITY COMMUNITIES EFFORT WHEREAS, the top values and priorities of citizens include safety, family,job opportunities, health, the well-being of children, and recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, many of the services cities provide directly enhance those citizen priorities; and WHEREAS, the connection between City services and how they benefit citizen priorities and concerns is not always understood by citizens; and WHEREAS, it is one of the responsibilities of City officials to ensure legislators, media and citizens understand their governments through open and frequent communication using various avenues and means; and WHEREAS, it is important to encourage citizens to actively participate in City government, to share their views, and to work in partnership with City officials to ensure that the needs of the community are met; and • WHEREAS, partnerships developed between citizens and City officials can result in greater understanding of the connection between Minnesota's high quality of life and the services provided by Minnesota cities, as well as in greater trust by citizens in the efforts of their City government. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Anthony hereby declares its commitment to join in the "Minnesota Cities: Building Quality Communities" statewide educational effort in cooperation with our fellow members of the League of Minnesota Cities. We hereby designate Mic6av,l Morrison as the City of St. Anthony's key contact for this effort, and will inform the League of Minnesota Cities of this designation. Adopted this day of 000. Mayor ATTEST: _d� City Clerk Reviewed by Administration: ltdi 4L�• ity Manager