Resolution - #05-05-119 - 05/10/2005

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Councilmember Cook introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #05-05-119 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 24, 2005 AS MEDIATION SERVICES FOR ANOKA COUNTY DAY WHEREAS, Mediation Services for Anoka County was formed in 1987 to provide voluntary mediation services to residents of Anoka County, to promote and educate the Anoka County community in ways that encourage peace and harmony, and to supplement the legal system by providing an alternative process all community members can easily access; and WHEREAS, Mediation Services for Anoka County's volunteers contributed 3,492 hours service to the community totaling $204,625 bringing peace and resolution to Ramsey's individuals, families, neighborhoods, schools, workplaces and businesses; and WHEREAS, Mediation Services for Anoka County has provided a resoume for law enfomement, Ramsey city staff and public officials, and school district; and WHEREAS, volunteers Susan Anderson, Debbie & Dennis Christenson, Robert (M.A.) & Donna Johnson, Kay McAIoney, Kate McPherson, Jan Pomeroy, and Natalie Stcffcn, have assisted the citizens of Ramsey to actively manage conflict and reduce violence through education and conflict resolution services. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL FO THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City of Ramsey hereby proclaims Tuesday, May 24, 2005, as MEDIATION SERVICES FOR ANOKA COUNTY DAY IN Ramsey, Minnesota, and urges all citizens to recognize the importance of community service. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Olson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereofi Mayor Gamec Councilmember Cook Councilmember Olson Councilmember Elvig Councilmember Jeffrey Councilmember Pearson Councilmember Strommen and the following voted against the same: None