2022-09-28 WS & CC Meeting Packet

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CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Agenda Item # Department: Requested Council Meeting Date: September 28, 2022 Administration II.1.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: MN Small Cities Membership BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The City has been a member of Metro Cities, an organization that lobbies on behalf of cities in the metro area, for several years. Staff feels that continued membership in this organization is important. Staff is also interested in becoming a member of MN Small Cities, an organization committed to preserving the quality of life of small communities - this organization focuses on addressing challenges that small cities are facing, such as the loss of Local Government Aid (LGA) funding. MN Small Cities advocates for more than 700 small cities with populations under 5,000. MN Small Cities works collaboratively with key stakeholders at all levels to influence legislation and policy proposals that are central to members' best interest. Like Metro Cities, MN Small Cities has been lobbying on behalf of cities for many years. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: $1,860.00 General Fund REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Discussion only For Clerk’s Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: Aye Nay _____ _____ Other (specify) ____________ _____ _____ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____Ki _____ ____________________________________________________________________ Administration Department Use: Refer to: _________________________________ Consent Tabled Until: ______________________________ Regular Other: ___________________________________