HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-037 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2026/03/09
Resolution No. 26-037
Approving a memorandum of understanding
for the City of St. Louis Park to participate as a member of the
Cities for Safe and Stable Communities Minnesota Coalition
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park has experienced harmful impacts of Operation Metro
Surge since January 1, 2026, including but not limited to increased police overtime, business
losses, food insecurity, rental assistance requests, an education crisis and economic instability;
and
Whereas, basic city services and good governance rely upon the ability to balance
budget with community needs and Operation Metro Surge has placed an enormous burden
upon cities in Minnesota that prevent local governments and their residents from carrying out
their work; and
Whereas, the Cities for Safe and Stable Communities Coalition was formed to bring cities
together and is consulting with Momentum Advocacy to provide strategic coalition
management and public affairs services on behalf of the coalition; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park, on behalf of its residents, desires to enter into the
memorandum of understanding with the Cities for Safe and Stable Communities Minnesota
Coalition in furtherance of the goal of being made whole,
Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of St. Louis Park as follows:
1. That the City of St. Louis Park approves the memorandum of understanding with the
Cities for Safe and Stable Communities Minnesota Coalition.
2. Nadia Mohamed, the mayor for the city of St. Louis Park, and Kim Keller, the city
manager, or successors, are hereby authorized to execute such agreements and amendments
as are necessary to join membership with the Cities for Safe and Stable Communities
Minnesota Coalition, on behalf of the City of St. Louis Park.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council March 9, 2026:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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