00-25RESOLUTION NO. 2000-25
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ANNOUNCING THE CITY OF OTSEGO'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE BUILDING QUALITY COMMUNITIES
PROGRAM OF THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
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 OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That Otsego 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 Michael
Robertson, City Administrator, as the City of
Otsego's key contact for this effort,,,and will
inform the League of Minnesota Cities of this
designation.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2000
CITY OF OTSEGO
Larr ournier, Mayor
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