HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 88-02 RESOLUTION 88- 02
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INCREASING FUNDING FOR
THE NORTHERN MAYORS' ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is a member of the Northern Mayors'
Association; and,
WHEREAS, the Northern Mayors' Association was formed in 1985 with a stated mission as
follows:
The mission of the Northern Mayors' Association is to initiate
actions, provide leadership and commit the resources necessary to
insure the equitable distribution of economic development, shared tax
resources and uniform investment in public facilities throughout the
Metropolitan community. We value the equal opportunity for all
residents to enjoy the same quality of life.
WHEREAS, the Northern Mayors' Association has to date been effective in increasing
communications, coordination and mutual support in matters which affect the Northern
Metropolitan Area; and,
WHEREAS, a Steering Committee was established to determine how the Northern Mayors'
Association could more effectively lobby at the various levels of governmental decision
making to achieve the area goals in transportation and economic development and to
coordinate and avoid duplicating the efforts of numerous organizations in the area of
transportation; and,
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee has presented a budget for the Northern Mayors'
ssooiation of $100,000 to hire full time staff and operate an office or to retain
competent consultants to represent the Association; and,
WHEREAS, the Northern Mayors' Association recognizes that additional funds will be
needed for promotional purposes, the report adopted by the Association proposed to raise
additional funds from the private sector either in cash or in-kind contributions on an
as-needed basis; and,
WHEREAS, the Northern Mayors' Association member Mayors agreed with the
recommendation of the Steering Committee and agreed to take the proposal back to their
respective City Councils for'approval; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
agrees with the recommendation of the Northern Mayors' Association to provide funding for
a full time staff (or consultant) to further the lobbying efforts in the area of
transportation and economic development of the northern suburbs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights agrees
to participate in the cost of increasing the lobbying effort by agreeing to pay increased
dues for 1988 when billed by the Northern Mayors' Association, it being understood that
the projected dues for the City of Columbia Heights for 1988 are $3,921.
Passed this 1]th day of January , 1988.
Offered by: Carl son
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll Call: Al I ayes
Anne Student, Co~il Secretary
Dale Hadtrath, Mayor