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If the AMM is to achieve the status of being recognized as the <br />organization that speaks and represents the collective interests <br />of metropolitan area cities, it is important that the association <br />increase its visibility in the eyes of the Legislature, City <br />officials, the general public and the Metropolitan Council. An <br />enhanced public relations system must be implemented and this <br />cannot be done effectively without an additional staff person. <br /> <br />A dues increase of such magnitude however, requires membership approval <br />and there will be a special AMM Membership Meeting on Thursday evening <br />September 6, 1990 to vote on this matter. (a two/thirds majority of <br />those present and voting is required for approval). It is intended that <br />the new staff person would handle a lot of the enhanced communications <br />and public relations effort thereby 'freeing-up' the Director of <br />Legislative Affairs and the Executive Director for more 'one-on-one' <br />contact at both the metro and state levels. <br /> <br />A back-up budget based on a work program and staffing level similar to <br />our 1990 level of activity and effort has also been prepared in case <br />the 19% dues increase is not approved at the membership meeting. The <br />dues for Ramsey to support the back-up budget would not exceed $2,455 <br />which represents a 4.5% increase over the 1990 dues. The Board <br />appreciates your continued support of the AMM efforts and strongly <br />endorses the enhanced work program and resultant increase in dues. Do <br />not hesitate to call me or our Executive Director, Vern Peterson should <br />you have questions. <br /> <br />We would also encourage you to make plans now to assure that your city <br />has representation at the September 6th. meeting to vote the will of <br />your city. <br /> <br />Thank you. <br /> <br />'A~iation of Met od~onltitan Municipalities <br /> <br />-2- <br /> <br /> <br />