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Document: RES 88-006 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INCREASING
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• RESOLU.TION 88-006
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INCREASING FUNDING
FOR THE NORTHERN MAYORS' ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony is a member of the Northern
Mayors ' Association; and
WHEREAS, the Northern Mayors ' Association was formed in 1985 with
a stated mission as follows:
The mission of the Northern Mayors ' Association is to
initiate actions, provide leadership and commit the
resources necessary to insure the equitable distribu-
tion of economic development, shared tax resources and
uniform-investment in public facilities throughout the
Metropolitan community. We value the equal opportunity
for all residents to enjoy the same quality of life.
WHEREAS, the Northern Mayors ' Association has to date been
effective in increasing communications , coordination and mutual
support in matters which affect the Northern Metropolitan area;
and
WHEREAS, a Steering Committee was established to determine how
the Northern Mayors ' Association could more effectively lobby at
the various levels of governmental decision making to achieve the
area goals in ' transportation and economic development and to
coordinate and avoid duplicating the efforts of numerous or-
ganizations in the area of transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee has presented a budget for the
Northern Mayors' Association of $100 ,000 to hire full time staff
and operate an office or to retain competent consultants to
represent the Association; and
WHEREAS, the Northern Mayors ' Association recognizes that
additional funds will be needed for promotional purposes, the
report adopted by the Association proposes to raise additional
funds from the private sector either in cash or in kind contribu-
tions on an as needed basis.
WHEREAS, the Northern Mayors ' Association member Mayors agreed
with the recommendation of the Steering Committee and agreed to
take the proposal back to their respective City Councils for
approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of St. Anthony agrees with the recommendation of the Northern
• Mayors ' Association to provide funding for a full time staff (or
consultant) to further the lobbying efforts in the area of
transportation and economic development of the northern suburbs.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St.
Anthony agrees to participate in the cost of increasing the
lobbying effort by agreeing to pay increased dues for 1988 when
billed by the Northern Mayors ' Association, it being understood
that the projected dues for the City of St. Anthony for 1988 are
$1 , 933 . 00.
Adopted this Cj day of � r .r �/ 1988 .
`Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Reviewed for administration: �
City Manager
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