HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-074 CCRMember Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION N0.98-74
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING REPRESENTATIVE LYNDON CARLSON
FOR HIS LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, Representative Lyndon Carlson was the chief House author of H.F.
2580 to provide assistance to the City of Brooklyn Center for the completion of the Earle Brown
Heritage Center and the provision of adequate parking; and
WHEREAS, Representative Lyndon Carlson was a co-author of H.F. 2783 to
provide special district taxing authority for the City of Brooklyn Center in connection with the
redevelopment of Brookdale; and
WHEREAS, Representative Lyndon Carlson actively worked throughout the
legislative session for the passage of H.F. 2783 and H.F. 2580; and
WHEREAS, Representative Lyndon Carlson served in a key role on the
House/Senate Bonding Bill Conference Committee; and
WHEREAS, Representative Lyndon Carlson's efforts on behalf of the City of
Brooklyn Center have resulted in the City receiving special taxing district authority for Brookdale
and a $2.5 Million grant from the State of Minnesota to complete the historic restoration and
provision of adequate parking for the Earle Brown Heritage Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that Representative Lyndon Carlson be and hereby is recognized and thanked for
his many efforts on behalf of the City of Brooklyn Center during this past legislative session.
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kay La.sman, and Robert Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.