HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-282 CCRMember Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 68 -282
RESOLUTION ENDORSING METROPOLITAN SECTION OF LEAGUE
OF MINNESOTA MUNICIPALITIES POSITION ON THE MATTER OF
METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE.
WHEREAS, the 1967 legislature created provisions for the establishment
of a Metropolitan Council; and
WHEREAS, the legislative act provided for appointments to be made to
the Metropolitan Council by the Governor of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council is obligated to report and recommend
to the 1969 legislature on vital matters of metropolitan area concern; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council is presently engaged in formulating
its recommendations to the 1969 legislature; and
WHEREAS, the tentative position of the Metropolitan Council on matters
regarding Metropolitan Government structure causes concern to the Brooklyn
Center City Council by reason of general conflicts with the apparent majority
opinion of the metropolitan area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota to endorse the proposed League of Minnesota
Municipalities Metropolitan Section position on Metropolitan Government
structure as follows:
1. Metropolitan government in the Twin Cities metropolitan area
should have limited rather than general governmental powers
and these powers and functions should be carefully and precisely
defined by the state legislature.
2. All government functions and services performed or financed
at the metropolitan level should be under the policy and
financial control of a single unit of metropolitan government.
3. The governing body of the metropolitan government should be
directly elected by the citizens of the metropolitan area, and
this could be accomplished by having the present members of the
Metropolitan Council stand for election when their appointive terms
expire, commencing in 1970 or 1972.
4. There should be a single, unified government structure at the
metropolitan level headed by an executive director who reports
to the governing body, with operating departments headed by
qualified executives and with central staff services such as a
common personnel system, common budget and financial controls,
and centralized purchasing.
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5. Existing units of local government should be used wherever
possible in providing metropolitan services and administering
metropolitan programs
6. Provision should be made for the participation of interested and
knowledgeable citizens and local officials on advisory bodies
to explore problem areas and develop policy proposals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to vigorously promote and advocate the
above concepts during the 1969 session of the state legislature.
December 9, 1968
Date
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Howard Heck, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Howard Heck, John Leary, Earl
Rydberg and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same:
none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.