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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-169 CCR1 1 1 Member Rich Theis resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88 -169 introduced the following RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AMENDMENTS TO HR -2530 AND URGING WITHDRAWAL OF THE BILL FROM THE OMNIBUS PARKS BILL WHEREAS, the House of Representatives adopted HR -2530 which nationalizes control of certain lands adjacent to the Mississippi River for 80 miles in the Twin City area; and WHEREAS, HR -2530 transfers to the Secretary of Interior certain' powers of zoning, development regulation, and condemnation in districts adjacent to the Mississippi River in a dimension to be determined by the Secretary of Interior; and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has charged local and county governments with priority responsibility for development of these lands, and provided for Coordinated Planning and oversite by various State agencies and the Metropolitan Council; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan River Corridors Study Commission conducted a definitive study of river development issues as directed by Title IX, Public Law 96 -607, and identified the problems addressed in HR -2530, but specifically did not recommend a Federal preemption of State and Local authority; and WHEREAS, at a?.1 public hearings on the Bill, no objective evidence or data has been presented to demonstrate a "need" for Federal preemption of State and Local powers; and WHEREAS, on March 5, Senator Durenberger convened a meeting of more than 40 State, Regional, and Local government officials to consider local objections and to offer amendments which could accommodate conflicting views while leaving the central elements of HR -2530 intact. All municipal officials present opposed HR -2530 as adopted by the House and most or all supported it with the Durenberger Amendments. That includes cities such as Minneapolis, St. Paul, Fridley, and others. WHEREAS, on Monday, September 26, the House of Representatives voted to combine HR -2530 into an "Omnibus Parks Bill" without providing for the Durenberger Amendments which would make the legislation acceptable to those affected. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Brooklyn Center supports Amendments to HR -2530 proposed by Senator Durenburger and urges the Minnesota Congressional Delegation to withdraw HR -2530 from the Omnibus Parks Bill to more easily incorporate the Durenburger Amendments. 1 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 88 -169 October 10, 1988 Date ATTEST:�I Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.