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<br /> I <br /> ~. General Policy Statement <br /> I <br /> One of the most important purposes of the League of Minnesota Cities is to serve as a vehicle for <br /> I cities to define common problems and develop policies and proposals to solve those problems. <br /> The League of Minnesota Cities represents 812 of Minnesota's 855 cities as well as II urban <br /> I to\\11S and 22 special districts. All sizes of communities are represented among the League's <br /> members (the largest nonmember city has a population of 163) and each region of the 3tate is <br /> represented, <br /> I The policies that follow arc directed at specific city issues, Two principles guide the <br /> I development of all League policies. <br /> 1. There is a need for a governmental system which allows flexibility and authority for <br /> I cities to meet challenges of governing and providing citizens with services while at <br /> the same time protecting cities from unfunded or underfunded mandates, liability or <br /> other financial risk, and restrictions on local control; and <br /> I 2, The financial and technical requirements for governing and providing services <br /> necessitate a continuing and strengthened partnership with federal, state, and local <br /> .. governments. This partnership particularly in the areas of finance, development, <br /> housing, environment, and transportation is critical for the successful operation of <br /> Minnesota's cities and the well-being of city residents. <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> it <br /> I 1997 City Policies Hi <br /> > <br />