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Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -234
RESOLUTION URGING THE LEGISLATURE CORRECT THE IMBALANCE OF
PROPERTY TAX BASE AND PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN THE METROPOLITAN
AREA
WHEREAS, an astonishing disparity in poverty concentration, housing, education, and
the allocation of infrastructure dollars has evolved in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area, similar to
historical trends in other metro regions in the nation; and
WHEREAS, the North Metro suburbs are gaining poor children, as a percentage of total
school enrollment, faster than any other part of the Metro area; and
WHEREAS, the North Metro suburbs have the lowest property tax base per household
in the region; and
WHEREAS, the inner -ring suburbs captured only 19% of the new jobs during 1980 -1990;
WHEREAS, a number of North Metro area transportation projects have been either
delayed or downgraded in priority status during the past decade (for example: T.H. 169, T.H. 10, T.
H. 100, and T. H. 610, Anoka Champlin Bridge) and T.H. 252 continues at capacity without any plans
for major improvements; and
WHEREAS, the North Metro area transportation needs continue to grow while state
transportation funding resources are not adequately meeting these needs in a timely manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center that the City Council supports the following principles to be incorporated into a legislative package
beginning in 1995 to correct the above described situation:
1. Expanded regional tax base sharing,
2. Mandate balanced infrastructure investment in the metropolitan area, and
3. Mandate balanced distribution of regional resources.
November 14, 1994
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Deputy Clerk
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kristen Mann and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Todd Paulson, Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, and Kristen Mann;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.