HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-46 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1994/04/04RESOLUTION 94-46
CITY UNITY DAY RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is a member of the League of
Minnesota Cities; and
WHEREAS, Thursday, April 21, 1994 is Minnesota Cities Unity Day;
and
WHEREAS, cities working together have established the League of
Minnesota Cities action agenda for the 1994 session of the
legislature; and
WHEREAS, in the closing days of the 1994 session many of these
issues remain unresolved,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of St. Louis Park
that:
1. The Legislature and Governor restore the shortfall in the
Local Government Trust Fund which they created so that there will
be no cuts in government aid (LGA) and homestead agricultural aid
credit (HACA) in 1994 and provide reliable additional funding for
LGA and HACA in future years to preserve the fiscal stability of
cities;
2. Preserve and improve the ability of cities to expand their
boundaries in order to provide city services to all who need
them;
3. Remove the aid penalties in manufacturing and redevelopment
districts so that cities will not be penalized for improving
their local economies;
4. Increase funding for roads and transit; and
5. Establish a new program to clean up landfills and adequately
fund pollution clean-up grants.
Adopted by the Cit Council April 4, 1994
May
Attest:
Revi.' -d for Administration:
ity Manager
Reviewed for form & execution:
City' Attorney