HomeMy WebLinkAboutX-E-03 Review City Legislative Priorities
City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From: City Administrator Dan Wietecha
Date: January 3, 2023
Item: Legislative Priorities
Council Action Requested:
No action necessary. Topic is presented for review, discussion, and feedback for potential future
workshop or meeting.
Background Information:
The City Council has generally utilized the legislative priorities set by the League of Minnesota Cities and
Metro Cities (both organizations which the City is a member). This was acknowledged by the City
Council on March 2, 2020.
a. LMC: 2023 Legislative Priorities - League of Minnesota Cities (lmc.org)
b. Metro Cities: 2023 Legislative Policies (metrocitiesmn.org)
Beyond these, the City has obviously supported its own applications for state bonding bill funding in
recent years, as well as support for renovation of the State Veterans Home.
Also please note: the City’s Rules of Procedure/Decorum Guidelines states, “Be cautious in representing
City positions on issues – before sending correspondence related to the legislative position, check with
the City Administrator to see if a position has already been communicated. When corresponding with
representatives of other governments or constituents, remember to indicate if appropriate that the views
you state are your own and may not represent those of the full Council.”
Financial Impact:
n.a.
Committee Discussion:
n.a.
Attachment:
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