RES 1988-09 - 00004344IRESOLUTION NO. 9 - 1988
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INCREASING FUNDING FOR THE
NORTHERN MAYORS'ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley 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 distribution 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 organizations 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 contributions 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 Fridley
agrees with the recommendation for 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 Fridley 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 Fridley for 1988 are
$7,216.00.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 4T11 DAY OF
JANUARY, 1988
WILLIAM J. NEE - &tOR
ATTEST:
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SHIRLEY A HAAPALA - gITY CLERK
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