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RESOLUTION #496
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE
REORGANIZATION PROPOSAL
WHEREAS, in recent years there has been a proliferation of
policies and laws emanating from Federal, State, County, -and Metropolitan
jurisdictions which have had the effect of transferring tremendous
resources from suburban areas to inner city areas, and
WHEREAS, the suburban and outer community areas are divided,
many in number, and without a cohesive and united organization to
represent its interests, and
WHEREAS, not having a cohesive organization, there does not
exist research, data, and staff wherein suburban area communities can
defend and advance their several interests, and
WHEREAS, the inner cities have large staffs, full-time councils
and mayors, and many organizations, e.g., The Citizens League, Urban
League, Downtown Council, Chamber of Commerce, and many other civic/
religious groups, etc., all of whom continually emphasize the problems
and needs of the inner cities, and
WHEREAS, the media also supports inner city positions through
continuous and expanded news coverage in relation to the suburbs as well
as an apparent bias which favors the inner city viewpoint, and
•WHEREAS, suburban area legislators, congressmen, and other
representatives lack proper data and support from their municipal
constituents and are therefore unable to effectively represent the fair
and best interests of the suburban area citizens, and
WHEREAS, it is our belief that we are responsible to see that
our citizens receive fair and equitable consideration in legislative and
policy making activities,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Village of Orono
supports and encourages that the following steps be taken by the Hennepin.
County League of Municipalities Board of Directors:
1. Redirect Hennepin County League of Municipalities objectives
so as to give increased and more vigorous emphasis to the
needs of the suburban and outer communities;
2. Strengthen the Hennepin County League of Municipalities
organization and its functions so as to make possible an
expanded and more active role;
3. Increase the Hennepin County League of Municipalities
budget and dues schedule to finance the operations of
the larger staff and increased activity;
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village of Orono will
support the above three steps which will be officially voted upon at
the next general membership meeting to be held on May 24, 1973.
Adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Orono, Minnesota, at
a regular meeting held May 14, 1973.
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