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- . . ~ '^~J-IILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 04-31 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills is a desirable place to live and work, welcoming residents, non-residents, businesses, employees, institutions, and visitors irrespective of race, color, creed, or other differences; and WHEREAS, as our Country, State, County, and City have grown more diverse, that diversity has enriched our lives; and WHEREAS, despite this growing diversity, recent incidents in our community and in the Mounds View School District remind us that racism, discrimination, and prejudice persist; and WHEREAS, these incidents may leave the false impression that the City of Arden Hills and its citizens are intolerant of diversity in general, and minorities of color in particular; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The City Council of the City of Arden Hills takes the following actions, with the intention of sending a clear message to all citizens, residents and non- residents alike, that the City of Arden Hills respects human dignity and the rights of all and does not condone or tolerate racism, discrimination, or prejudicc: >- The City Council will join with its neighboring cities in formally adopting a joint resolution addressing this issue. >- The Council will send a signed letter to residents and businesses addressing this issue. >- The Council will add, to the City's list of core values, a new value asserting respect for human dignity and rights. >- The Council will work with local churches to also address issues ofhwnan dignity and rights. >- The City website will reference this resolution and related material, as well as links to tile Minnesota Human Rights Department and other relevant organizations. >- The City newsletter will publicize these and other City actions, and related information (brochures and posters) will be visible at City Hall.