Res 2025-41 Establish CC Governing PrinciplesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2025-41
ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL GOVERNING PRINCIPLES
WHEREAS, the City Council of Mendota Heights recognizes the importance of effective
governance and a shared commitment to ethical, transparent, and collaborative public service; and
WHEREAS, governing principles provide a framework for Council conduct, guide
interactions among council members, staff, and the public, and support a culture of respect,
accountability, and civic leadership; and
WHEREAS, many local governments have adopted council governing principles or similar
codes of conduct to strengthen public trust, improve council performance, and enhance decision -
making processes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has engaged in discussion and developed a list of governing
principles that reflect the values and expectations of the elected body and the community it serves
(attached as Exhibit A).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that it
hereby establishes City Council Governing Principles as developed and reviewed by the City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council Governing Principles shall be made
available to the public, shared with new council members upon taking office, and reviewed
periodically for relevance and effectiveness.
Adopted by the Mendota Heights City Council this Pt day of July, 2025.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
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14 ney Vauer, City Clerk