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RESOLUTION NO. 8924
RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY OF RICHFIELD
PARTICIPATION IN LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
BUILDING QUALITY COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE
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 that the City of Richfield hereby declares
its commitment to join in the Minnesota Cities: Building Quality Communities statewide
educational effort in cooperation with fellow members of the League of Minnesota Cities.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of
August, 2000.
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Martin J. Kirs h
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