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.~ \;.r-''" ,~ ~......., .iI~'" ~ RESOLUTION NO. 88-9 CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION SUPPORTING INCREASED FUNDING FOR THE NORTHERN MAYORS' ASSOCIATION WHEREAS the City of New Brighton is a member of the Northern Mayors' Association; 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, SHARES TAX RESOURCES AND UNIFORM INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY _ WE VALUE THE EQUAL OPPOR- TUNITY FOR ALL RESIDENTS TO ENJOY THE SAME QUALITY OF LIFE. 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 transpor- tation and economic development and to coordinate and avoid duplicating the efforts of numerous organizations in the area of transportation; WHEREAS the steering Committee has presented a budget for the Northern Mayors' Association of $100,000 to hire full-time staff and operate an office or to retain competent consultants to represent the Association; WHEREAS the Northern Mayor's Association recognizes that additional funds will be needed for promotional purposes, the report adopted by the Association proposes to raise additional funds from the private sector either in cash or with 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of New Brighton 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; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of New Brighton 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 New Brighton for 1988 are $4,855.00. Adopted this 12th day of January, 1988. ~ Robert J. enke, Mayor 1 l...J" ATTEST: ':.~0v1\/ 'Margare~ A. Egan ,.Finance Director/City Clerk (SEAL)