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Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -21
RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
FOR THE FORMATION OF THE TWIN LAKES JOINT
POWERS ORGANIZATION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota:
Section 1. Background: Findings.
1.01. The City is one of three communities which border on
sections of Twin Lake.
1.02. The police department has problems with enforcement on
the lake including noise and other disturbance type violations.
1.03. The City is unable to pass ordinances regulating these types
of activities unless in conjunction with the other bordering communities.
1.04. Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59 (Act) authorizes the City
to perform municipal functions by contract jointly with other political
subdivisions of the State. The City has participated in a study of the Twin
Lake problems with Crystal and Robbinsdale (the Cities). The Cities have
recommended the formation of an organization.
1.05. A form of contract (Contract) creating the Twin Lakes Joint
Powers Organization and setting forth its basic powers and duties has been
presented to the Council. The Council has reviewed the Contract and a copy
is on file with the Clerk.
1.06. It is found and determined that it is in the best interests of
the City that the City execute and deliver the Contract.
Section 2. Authorization: Findings.
2.01. The Contract is approved.
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RESOLUTION NO. 91- 21
2.02. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized and directed
to execute and deliver the Contract on behalf of the City.
2.03. Chief James Lindsay is named as the City's representative to
the board and Captain Scott Kline is named as alternate.
Jaruary 14 1991
Date
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Deputy Clerk
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Jerry Pedlar and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof: Todd Paulson, Celia Scott, Jerry Pedlar,
and Dave Rosene;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.