HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-119 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2000/09/18RESOLUTION NO. 00-119
• RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK'S COMMITMENT TO
THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES' BUILDING QUALITY COMMUNITIES
PROGRAM
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WHEREAS, the top values and pnonties 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 pnonties,
and
WHEREAS, the connection between city services and how they benefit citizen pnonties
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.
Louis Park 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 Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager as the City
of St. Louis Park's key contact for this effort, and will inform the League of Minnesota Cities of
this designation.
Reviewed for Administration:
Attest:
CitClerk
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Adopted 1 y the)CityCouncil September 18, 2000
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