2.1.
CC Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 09/24/2019
Information
Title:
Discussion with Metro Cities (the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities)
Purpose/Background:
The purpose of this discussion is to hear directly from representatives from the Metro Cities group in order to update and inform the City Council regarding the role of Metro Cities and how their work impacts the City of Ramsey. Ms. Patricia Nauman, Metro Cities Executive Director, will be present.
The City's 2020 preliminary budget provides for $8,500 toward Metro Cities.
Background
Metro Cities (the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities) is a membership organization representing cities in the seven-county metropolitan area at the Legislature, Executive Branch and Metropolitan Council. It is the only metro-wide entity that monitors regional and advocates for cities at the Metropolitan Council and that represents the interests of metro area cities at the state levels of government, and they have been a valuable partner in supporting such issues as local government funding, metropolitan governance issues, transportation funding, and administrative issues (e.g.., elections law) that the city of Ramsey has had an interest.
The organization was created with the primary objective to be an effective and influential voice at the state and regional levels of government. The organization’s membership includes cities of all sizes and characteristics across the metropolitan region.
All legislative policies are developed, vetted and adopted by the organization’s member cities each year and serve as the foundation of the organization’s work.
Metro Cities provides a unique forum for city officials in the region to work together, share ideas and problem solve and to foster open communication among city, regional and state officials. Attached is a publication that describes the organization in more detail.
The City's 2020 preliminary budget provides for $8,500 toward Metro Cities.
Background
Metro Cities (the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities) is a membership organization representing cities in the seven-county metropolitan area at the Legislature, Executive Branch and Metropolitan Council. It is the only metro-wide entity that monitors regional and advocates for cities at the Metropolitan Council and that represents the interests of metro area cities at the state levels of government, and they have been a valuable partner in supporting such issues as local government funding, metropolitan governance issues, transportation funding, and administrative issues (e.g.., elections law) that the city of Ramsey has had an interest.
The organization was created with the primary objective to be an effective and influential voice at the state and regional levels of government. The organization’s membership includes cities of all sizes and characteristics across the metropolitan region.
All legislative policies are developed, vetted and adopted by the organization’s member cities each year and serve as the foundation of the organization’s work.
Metro Cities provides a unique forum for city officials in the region to work together, share ideas and problem solve and to foster open communication among city, regional and state officials. Attached is a publication that describes the organization in more detail.
Timeframe:
Approximately 15 minutes.
Funding Source:
Not Applicable.
Responsible Party(ies):
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
Outcome:
For the City Council to receive an update from Metro Cities regarding their role and how their work impacts the City of Ramsey.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 09/19/2019 03:59 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Colleen Lasher
- Started On:
- 09/18/2019 03:57 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 09/19/2019