11-13 Resolution No. 11569 - PULLED FROM AGENDA
RESOLUTION NO. 11569
RESOLUTION INCREASING THE RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD
(RTPB) FROM FIVE TO SEVEN DIRECTOR POSITIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE
RTPB AND STAFF TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COUNCIL FOR
FUTURE APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has levied a 3% tax on the gross receipts of
lodging from hotels and motels in the City pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 169.190; and
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 169.190 authorizes the proceeds of the tax to fund a
Tourism Promotion Board for the purpose of marketing and promoting the City as a
tourist or convention center; and
WHEREAS, the articles and bylaws of the RTPB provide the City Council of the
City of Richfield with authority to establish a process for appointments of directors to the
Board; and
WHEREAS, the Board has recently passed a motion making a change to its
bylaws increasing the number of Board directors from five to seven members; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to authorize the RTPB and appropriate city staff
to identify individuals for possible appointment to the Board and return to the Council
with recommendations for future appointments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, that the Richfield Tourism Promotion Board be modified as
follows:
1. The Board membership is increased from five to seven members;
2. Such membership shall consist of three lodging establishment
representatives; one Chamber of Commerce representative; and three “at-
large” representatives who shall be appointed from a variety of other
backgrounds;
3. Authorize the RTPB and City staff to bring recommendations to the Council
for future appointments to the Board.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this 13 day of
November, 2018.
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Pat Elliott, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk