CITY OF HOMER

Beck

HOMER, ALASKA

RESOLUTION 03-91

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF ITS COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, The actions of a block of Councilmembers at the June 9, 2003 Regular meeting of the Homer City Council and the outcome of Ordinance 03-25(S)(A) has created a feeling of mistrust within the Council as well as in the community of Homer; and

WHEREAS, It has become publicly apparent that the Homer City Council has problems in communicating with each other in a way that is respectful and productive creating a dialogue that produces a win-win outcome; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of Homer have the right to expect more of its elected officials in its ability to act as leaders in making decisions that effect the future of this City and the future of its citizens; and

WHEREAS, A stalemate has been created in coming to an educated and unified decision regarding the presence of large retail and wholesale establishments in Homer; and

WHEREAS, There is no format in place for the Homer City Council to respectfully resolve a stalemate of this magnitude; and

WHEREAS, "there is no great future for any people who's faith has burned out",(Rufus M. Jones.)

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council supports its communication and working relationship and that Council approves and agrees to have a Council worksession on July 14, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss and explore all aspects of the large retail and wholesale ordinance and to develop a plan by which we will come to this decision.

PASSED and ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 23rd day of June, 2003.

CITY OF HOMER

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ATTEST: JACK CUSHING, MAYOR

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MARY L. CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: Advertising on regular meeting notice, no real impact.

Note: If the Council does not adopt this resolution, the sponsor implores the Mayor to take leadership of the Council to respectfully speak and listen to each other.