HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2007-56 ACCEPTING THE NINE TOOLS OF CIVILITY City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State ofMinnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-56
MOTION BY: H u d o k
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A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE NINE TOOLS OF CIVILITY
WHEREAS, the residents of Corcoran place a high value of respect and civility in their lives and
they understand that these characteristics are essential to any healthy community and;
WHEREAS, the Corcoran City Council, Planning Commission and Parks& Trails Commission
supports opportunities for civil discourse and discussion in the community and;
WHEREAS, the Corcoran City Council, Planning Commission and Parks& Trails Commission
address sometimes controversial issues about which people often feel passionately—which at
times leads to uncivil behavior; and
WHEREAS, an atmosphere of incivility and disrespect can have a damagin�effect on the
proceedings, on the quality of debate and on the practice of democracy itself, and is
counterproductive to the business of the City of Corcoran.
NOW, T'HEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY TI-� CITY COUNCIL OF T'HE CITY OF
CORCORAN, n�IINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does recognize the nine tools of civility
that will provide increased opportunities for civil discourse in order to find positive resolutions to
the issues that face our community. These tools include:
1. Pay Attention. Be aware and attend to the world and the people around you.
2. Listen. Focus on others in order to better understand their points of view.
3. Be Inclusive. Welcome all groups of citizens working for the greater good of the
community.
4. Don't Gossip. And don't accept when others choose to do so.
S. Show Respect. Honor other people and their opinions, especially in the midst of a
disagreement.
6. Be Agreeable. Look for opportunities to agree; don't contradict just to do so.
7. Apologize. Be sincere and repair damaged relationships
8. Give Constructive Criticism. When disagreeing, stick to the issues and don't make a
personal attack.
9. Take Respansibility. Don't shift responsibility and blame onto others; share
disagreements publicly.
Be it further resolved, that the Corcoran City Council, Planning Commission and Parks& Trails
Commission shall promote the use a.nd adherence of these tools in conducting the business of the
City of Corcoran.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State ofMinnesota
VOTING AYE VOTIl�TG NAY
�Grabowski, Chuck Grabowski, Chuck_
�Guenthner, Ken Guenthner,Kea_
X Hudok, Chris Hudok, Chris_
X Jacobs, Paul Jacobs, Paul_
_Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron X
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby deciared passed
on this 23"d day of August 2007.
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Ken Guenthner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Barb Larson, City Clerk City Seal