Res 2000-65 RESOLUTION NO.65-2000
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF FRIDLEY'S COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE"MINNESOTA CITIES: BUILDING QUALITY COMMUNITIES"EDUCATIONAL
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 by the City Council of the City of Fridley, that the City
hereby declares its commitment to join in the "Minnesota Cities: Building Quality Communities"
statewide education effort in cooperation with our fellow members of the League of Minnesota Cities.
We hereby designate William W. Burns, City Manager, as the City of Fridley's key contact for this
effort, and will inform the League of Minnesota Cities of this designation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 28th
DAY OF AUGUST,2000.
CY Gr S r -MAYOR
ATTEST:
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