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. . . Item 13.4. RESOLUTION 00._ A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER'S COMMITMENT TO JOIN IN THE ''MINNESOTA CITIES: BUILDING QUALITY COMMUNITIES" STATEWIDE EDUCATION PROGRAM 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 Elk River hereby declares its commitment to joint 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 City Administrator Patrick D. Klaers as the City of Elk River's key contact for this effort, and will inform the League of Minnesota Cities of this designation. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 13th day of November, 2000. Stephanie A. Klinzing, Mayor Sandra A. Peine, City Clerk