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Councilmember Heineman introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #21-068 RESOLUTION DIRECTING CITY OF RAMSEY STAFF, AUTHORITIES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO TAKE DIRECTION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL, NOT TO SUPERSEDE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS OR INDEPENDENT IDEAS OR TO BE INFLUENCED WHEREAS, Councilmembers represent the residents of Ramsey and have a duty as their representatives to advance initiatives in their best interest. Per the City of Ramsey Organizational Chart,the Ramsey City Council is responsible for giving direction to city staff and by proximity, to the EDA, EPB, Parks and Rec and Planning Commission via City Administrator; and WHEREAS, the direction given to the City Administrator, Staff, Authorities, Boards and Commissions are directives and should be heeded in all due diligence to the best of the abilities of all parties involved. Failure to heed to these directives may be construed as failure to adapt to the City Council's initiatives and subsequently undermine the residents through their elected representatives. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) The Ramsey City Council adopts this resolution to ensure that necessary expectations are outlined assuring a mutually successful relationship between the residents, city council, administration, staff authorities, boards and commissions. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Howell, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilmember Heineman Councilmember Howell Councilmember Musgrove Councilmember Specht and the following voted against the same: Mayor Kuzma Councilmember Riley Councilmember Woestehoff and the following abstained: None