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Home My WebLink About1995-230 CCR1 1 1 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 95 230 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DISSOLUTION OF THE EARLE BROWN NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Earle Brown Neighborhood Housing Advisory Committee was created as a Council- appointed committee to address housing and neighborhood issues in the city's southeast neighborhood and to serve in an advisory capacity to the Brooklyn Center Housing Commission and City Council; and WHEREAS, Council Resolution No. 91 -24 authorized creation of the Earle Brown Neighborhood Housing Advisory Committee by adopting the Housing Commission recommendations contained in Housing Commission Resolution No. 91 -1; and WHEREAS, at its July 17, 1995 work session, the Brooklyn Center City Council discussed the issue of neighborhood groups with regard to various models for their organization and structure; and WHEREAS, after considering various models for neighborhood groups, the City Council concluded the most effective model for neighborhood organizations is an organization which is fully independent from official municipal involvement or oversight. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center as follows: 1. The City Council recognizes and appreciates the efforts of the Earle Brown Neighborhood Housing Advisory Committee members over the past several years, including the creation of a neighborhood newsletter and annual Paint A-Thon projects. 2. While recognizing the accomplishments of the Earle Brown Neighborhood Housing Advisory Committee, the City Council also believes an organization independent from City Council oversight will be more effective in addressing neighborhood issues and hereby disbands the Earle Brown Neighborhood Housing Advisory Committee as an official Council- appointed committee. 3. The City Council also encourages the members of the Earle Brown Neighborhood Housing Advisory Committee to continue their work and organization on an independent basis. October 23, 1995 Date 1}2f AAW 0 Mayor RESOLUTION NO. 95 -230 ATTEST: Deputy Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Myrna Kragness, Kristen Mann, Debra Hilstrom, and Kathleen Carmody; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.