HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.F.2. Adoption of Metro Cities 2016 Draft Legislative Policy Postions Consent Business 4. F. 2.
SHAIOFEE
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: William H. Reynolds, City Administrator
DATE: 11/04/2015
SUBJECT: Adoption of Metro Cities 2016 Draft Legislative Policy Positions (D)
Action Sought
Adoption of the Metropolitan Cities draft legislative policies as recommended by
the policy adoption study committees.
Background
Metro Cities is an association of more than ninety Twin Cities area municipalities
which monitors the legislature and the Metropolitan Council, and advocates for
legislation that will benefit cities and their stakeholders. Annually four Metro City
"Policy Committees" meet to discuss and establish the recommended policy
positions to be lobbied for the next year. Membership on the committees includes a
mix of elected and appointed officials.
The committees review Metro Cities positions in the following areas:
•Municipal Revenue and Taxation
•General Government
•Housing and Economic Development
•Metropolitan Agencies
•Transportation
At its annual meeting on Wednesday, November 18th, the draft policies will be
considered for adoption. Each city is asked to designate a voting delegate.
Councilor Mocol is the designated Council Liaison to Metro Cities.
City Councils generally vote to endorse the policies as presented. However, if a
disagreement exists regarding an individual policy, five cities must vote to have a
discussion on an issue for it to be pulled. Unless there is a Council disagreement
with a particular policy, individual concerns can be related via written
correspondence.
Recommendation
Approval.
Budget Impact
None.
Relationship to Vision
Goal D - Maintain, improve and create strong partnerships with other public and
private sector entities.
Requested Action
Vote to endorse the draft Metro Cities 2016 legislative policies, and empower
Councilor Mocol to vote in accordance with the Council's direction.
Attachments: 2016 Draft Legislative Policies