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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 11-14 CCP Town Meeting t S -° o f )"Ir Q.' v 'o E Y D R A F T W O R D I N G P R E A M B L E T O C I T Y C H A R T E R The people of Brooklyn Center have both the right and the responsibility to participate in all phases of city government. In order to insure these rights, the Brooklyn Center City Charter seeks to: - foster a sense of community; - provide for openness in all phases of city government that encourages communication between people and government; - encourage broad representation in city government and city staff that reflects the diversity of the community; - provide fair taxation for protection, recreation, and economic well- being of the community; - provide the accountabilities related to Brooklyn Center's form of government. Proposed 11 -9 -91 C 6 C CITY OF PRIOR LAKE MISSION STATEMENT THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE EXISTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SERVICE, PROTECTION AND REPRESENTATION EQUALLY TO ALL CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY, THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE IS DEDICATED TO THE {DEALS OF PRESERVING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE -AND ENVIRONMENT IN THE COMMUNITY, THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE SHALL PROVIDE MUNICIPAL SERVICES IN A COST EFFECTIVE. EFFICIENT. INNOVATIVE AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER, THE CITY Of PRIOR LAKE SHALL FOSTER ETHICS AND INTEGRITY, ENSURE EXCELLENCE, AND RESPECT THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS, THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE 1S COMMITTED TO THE FUTURE BY RECOGNIZING AND PERPETUATING UNIQUE COMMUNITY VALUES AND PROVIDING VISIONARY LEADERSHIP. L I r C The New Brighton Police Department is committed to excellence, fairness, and compassion in providing balanced police services in accordance with the law, responsive to the priorities and needs of our community, and in harmony with the mission of the City of New Brighton. PRINCIPLES 0 Our highest priority is the protection of life and property with a respect for CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS. • We respect and protect the rights and dignity of all persons and conduct all community contacts with courtesy and compassion. • We recognize our interdependent relationship with our community and remain sensitive to its priorities and needs. • We emphasize prevention and safety by providing education and information to the community. • We utilize training, technology and innovation to achieve excellence in community oriented policing. • We provide leadership to the police profession and support for our fellow officers by recognizing their individual worth. • Our success will be measured' by the confidence, support, sense of security and well -being of the community. �- iaman� � ��r�� FrikMVIF's fhe people of 3M are the company's most valuable resource. They are the primary means by which 3M goals and objectives will be attained. 3M manage- ment, therefore, believes that it is essential to pro- vide an organizational structure and a work climate which: Rltspled thr. d ignitg an worth of indiuiduals by encouraging their highest level of performance in a fair, challenging, objective and cooperative work environment. Individual rights are respected. Timely and open com- munication to and from employees is encouraged. Super- visors and managers are accountable for the performance and development of the employees assigned to them. Enrou thiz inifiatiur. of ranch Errs 1D EE by providing both direction and the freedom to work creative - lv. Risk taking and innovation are requirements for growth. Both are to be encouraged and supported in an at- mosphere of integrity and mutual respect. Ch a N ng nt d iUidUal Ca AW ifira through prop g P P placement, orientation and development. Responsibility for development is shared by the employee, by supervisors r and managers, and by the company. frouift E ual u orfurti for deve � IrP� � and p egWtably reward good performance. Performance is evaluated against objective, job- related criteria and rewarded with appropriate recognition and compensation. Ramsey County's mission is to enhance the quality of life for its citizens by providing progressive and innovative leadership which addresses Federal and State directives and changing community needs by delivering services in a responsive, professional and cost - effective manner. Fiscal Responsibility Fiscal Responsibility is fundamental to the way Ramsey County conducts business. Good steward- ship of public funds is essential if citizens are to have confidence in government and continue to support the providing of quality services. Openness of Process Openness of Process is essential to an informed electorate. Citizens are primary stakeholders in the services we provide. Openness of the process allows for public review and participation by the citizens we serve. - Caring Caring is more than a way to feel. Ramsey County affirms the uniqueness, value, and self -worth of every individual. Integrity and Honesty Integrity and Honesty are the foundation blocks of public trust and confidence. All relationships are built on these values. Ethical Workforce Our employees are our strength. Employees recognize that they are entrusted to provide public services and to conduct business in a responsive and professional manner that fosters public confidence. Service comes first. Service to the public is our fundamental reason for being. We strive to treat our citizens with courtesy and as valued customers and stakeholders who deserve nothing less than the best we " can provide. Respect is our way of life. The business of Ramsey County must be conducted in a manner that acknowledges and respects the differences and uniqueness of each individual. Diligence is essential to our success. Employee energies are focused on "getting the job done ". The County fosters a work ethic and environment that employees challenges and inspires all to be diligent,. effective and efficient in g P Y the carrying out of day to day tasks and activities. Innovation is critical to our renewal. The County's future is shaped by the creativity and innovation of our employees. Challenging the status quo, discovering new ideas and better methods, and fostering their development helps us to respond to changing needs and to be cost effective in achieving our objectives. Quality service is balanced with available resources. Service is the County's business and product. The quality of our service is what we are judged on by our clients, persons doing business with the County, and the citizenry. We must provide the best q uali ty service we can with available resources. Maximization of resources is our goal The County strives to maximize the return on its human, physical, and fiscal resources in providing quality services to the public. Informed citizens are necessary for good government. Informed citizens are essential to the democratic process. The County is committed to providing its citizens with relevant, accurate, and timely information about its goals, services provided, and the decisions that will affect the public. Cooperation creates a smooth running organization. Cooperation means employees and departments working with, rather than at cross purposes with each other, and leads to a smooth running, cost effective organization. Our cooperative attitudes and efforts are also reflected in our working relationships with other public entities, the business community, non -profit organizations, and citizens. Accountability is our bottom line. To maintain the public trust we must be accountable for our actions. To assure high accountabil- ity, we adopt and subscribe to policies, procedures, and processes that will withstand the test of public review and scrutiny. printed on recycled paper February 10, 1992 The Brooklyn Center Charter Commission City Hall 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 Charter Members: Re: Preamble to the City Charter? Interesting idea to have a Preamble, but I am not sure for what purpose. My dictionary describes preamble as "an introductory statement or preface to a formal document explaining its purpose." It seems to me, the number one pupose then is a STRUCTURE OF GOVERNMENT whereby we govern ourselves. It is interesting to note, the Brooklyn Center League of Women Voters had a reunion this past summer. And if you checked our history you will know we were called the PLAN B gals. We had studied and come to consensus and believed the village form of government-Plan B- Council-Manager would best serve our community. The City Charter prevailed with a variation that the department heads be chosen by the City Manager, and approved by the City Council. The Govermental Structure was of prime importance- principles not personalities or political whims. Comments: *All phases? There is a line of authority, responsibility, accountability built into the Charter. Participating in all phases? *foster a sense of community, our history! *provide for openness in all PHASES--the word phases again. I refer you to the first comment. *encourage broad representation in city government and city staff that reflects the diversity of the community. (Seems pretty vague or just the opposite, pretty direct. Are you directing the City Manager to hire staff based on community population make-up whatever? Affirmative action? *provide fair taxation? Explanation? We have a structure of government to be upheld, principles to uphold, that is why we have you dedicated individuals appointed by the Court, to do just that. I am concerned about a comment made by Mayor Paulson on page four of 1 4 NorthWest News if he is quoted correctly.. BROOKLYN CENTER'S MAYOR TODD PAULSON, MOVED FROM A CITY COUNCIL SEAT TO THE MAYOR POSITION A YEAR AGO. HE SAYS BECAUSE OF THIS HIS ADJUSTMENT WAS EASY, BUT ON THE OTHER HAND, STAFF HAD A MORE DIFFICULT TIME ADJUSTING TO HIM NOW BEING MAYOR. Does the Mayor understand our structure of government. All department heads and staff report to the City Manager. The staff in the Mayor's statement then should only be the City Manager. Respectfully sub ted: C Erne McArthur 2118 55th Avenue North Brooklyn Center, Mn. 55430 560 -0191 cc Mayor Todd Paulson City Manager Jerry Splinter City Council Members: Celia Scott Dave Rosene Jerry Pedler Phil Cohen I 2