HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-01-03 RESOLUTION-17-01-03
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE
GREATER STILLWATER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE—COMMUNITY SHOWCASE
EVENT FOR 2017.
Whereas the City has been approached by the Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce, the
"Chamber" to contribute funds to support the Community Showcase Event planned to be held at the
Stillwater Area High School within the City on March 251,2017,and;
Whereas the City is not clearly permitted under Minnesota Statute to be a member of the Chamber nor
provide annual dues to such organization, however the City may participate in financial support for a
Chamber event as long as the City Council determines that such contribution supports and advances a
public purpose, and;
Whereas the City considers the Community Showcase Event to be of public value to the residents and
business community in Oak Park Heights,advocating the growth and support of local business,market the
attributes of the City as a location for new and expanded business opportunity and to the City where in local
vendors and businesses can demonstrate to the public their goods, services and raise general awareness of
those businesses in the community which generally advances the economic vitality of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK
PARK HEIGHTS that the City does commit to providing a$500.00 Event Sponsorship to the Chamber
for the Community Showcase and that such funding does advance the public purposes of community and
economic development.
Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this 10th day of January,2017
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cComber,Mayor
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Eric 4son,City Administrator
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