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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 04.bOctober 18, 2010 Proposed Action Item No. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 25 — 29 2010 AS MANUFACTURERS WEEK IN LAKEVILLE Staff recommends approval of the attached proclamation declaring the week of October 25 - October 29 2010 to be observed as Manufacturers Week in the City of Lakeville. Overview This will be the 17 annual Manufacturing Week in Lakeville which is part of a state- wide effort to recognize the contributions manufacturers make to our economy including jobs, tax base, and community involvement. EDC Members Jim Emond, and Bob Brantly of the Economic Development Commission will be in attendance at the October 18, 2010 City Council meeting to accept the proclamation. A copy of the proclamation will be provided to all industrial businesses in Lakeville along with a certificate of commendation from the State of Minnesota. These businesses have been invited to the Lakeville Manufacturers Appreciation reception to be held on Tuesday, October 26 at the Lakeville Holiday Inn & Suites. This year's event is sponsored by Dakota Electric Association, Frontier Communications, Minnesota Energy Resources and Xcel Energy. Supporting Information Copy of the proposed proclamation David L. Olson Community and Economic Development Director Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Source: Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Notes: 2010 Manufacturers Week Proclamation Whereas: The manufacturing industry is a dynamic part of Minnesota's economy, and promotion of this sector's strength, success, and high quality of life is an integral part of Minnesota's economic development strategy; and Whereas: Manufacturing provides high skill, high wage jobs which significantly contribute to Minnesota's high standard of living and economic vitality; and Whereas: Manufacturing contributes more than $3o billion to the state economy and represents 17 percent of Minnesota's gross domestic product; and Whereas: Manufactured exports brought over $14.6 billion into the Minnesota economy in 2009; and Whereas: Since 2000, the value of new commercial /industrial development in Lakeville is over $338 million, NOW THEREFORE, I, Holly Dahl, Mayor of Lakeville, do hereby proclaim that the week of October 25 to October 29, 2010 shall be observed as: Manufacturing Week in the City of Lakeville Proclaimed this eighteenth day of October, Two Thousand and Ten. Mayor