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DATE A t ~ , 2nhh RESOLUTION NO. 2000-192
MOTION BY Luick SECONDED BY .7ohnson
RESOLUTION DECLARINGTHf CITY OF LAKEVILLE'S INTENT
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE "BUILDING QUALITY COMMUNITIES" EFFORT
WHEREAS the op values and priorities of citizens include safety, family, job opportunities, health, the
well-being of children and recreation opportunities; and
WHEREAS many of the services cities provide directly enhance those. citizen priorities;.and
WHEREAS thetonnecton between city services and how hey 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 usingvarious avenues
and means; and
WHEREAS it is importantto encourage citizens to actively participate in city government, to share their
views, and to work in partnership with city officials to ensure thatthe needs of the community are
met; and
WHEREAS partnershipsdevelopedbetween citizensand cityofficialscan result in greaterunderstandng
of the connection between Minnesota's high qual ity of f ifeand the services provided by Minnesota
cities, as well as in greatertrust by citizens in the efforts of their city government; and
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the City of Lakeville hereby declares its. commitment to join in
the"Minnesota Cities: Building Quality communities"statewideeducationaleffortincooperation
with ourfeltow members of the League of Minnesota Cities.
Passed and. duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Lakev' ethis 21 st day of August, 2000.
By:
MINNESOTA CITIES I~udneZ ,Mayor
Building A EST:
Quality
COI'Y1CYll.l IIItIES Charlene friedges, City rk