9.c) Res 03-18-14-06 Supporting Legislation to Allow Publication on WebsiteCITY OF SCANDIA
RESOLUTION NO. 3-18-14-06
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION ALLOWING CITIES TO
DESIGNATE THEIR CITY WEBSITE TO PUBLISH PUBLIC NOTICES
WHEREAS, cities are currently required by law to publish public notices in a designated
official newspaper for the city (Minn. Stat. § 331A); and
WHEREAS, cities are committed to providing information to citizens and increasing
access to information about city operations and business; and
WHEREAS, citizens expect and demand information in an immediate format; and
WHEREAS, cities have limited resources and must utilize tax dollars in the most
efficient way possible; and
WHEREAS, cities should have the authority to determine the best and most efficient
method of communicating information to citizens based on citizen expectations; and
WHEREAS, cities are continuously improving and investing in technology to reach
more citizens in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS, utilizing city websites to publish public notices would eliminate the time
and costly burden of publishing in newspapers; and
WHEREAS, city websites are increasingly the first place citizens look for information
about their cities; and
WHEREAS, the ability of city websites to provide citizens with up-to-date, detailed
information exceeds that of print media
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that it should
and hereby does supports HF 1286 and SF 1152, legislation now before the 2014 legislature that
would allow cities to publish certain public notices on their websites instead of, or in addition to,
in an official newspaper.
Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 18th day of March, 2014.
Randall Simonson, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk/ Administrator