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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-083 CCR1 1 Member Rich Theis moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 88-83 introduced the following resolution and RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE RELOCATION OF HENNEPIN COUNTY JURY TRIALS FROM SUBURBAN DIVISIONS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised that the Executive Committee of the Hennepin County Bench has made a recommendation to move all jury trials from suburban divisions to the Hennepin County Government Center; and WHEREAS, such recommendation is proposed to be presented to the entire bench on June 6, 1988; and WHEREAS, the City staff has evaluated the impact of such a proposal on the City; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the proposal would have the effect of increasing the cost to the city of law enforcement, including such expenses as regular and overtime pay, transportation, and legal fees; requiring additional manpower and vehicles; and inconveniencing the citizens of the city, including not only criminal defendants but witnesses and victims of crime as well; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 488A, was intended to make the justice system more accessible to residents of the suburbs and to save tax dollars, which purposes would be frustrated by the proposal; and WHEREAS, the proposal is inconsistent with Minnesota Statutes, Section 488A.01, Subds. 9 and 13. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center: 1. That the Council wishes to state for the record its firm opposition to the relocation of court functions from suburban locations to the Hennepin County Government Center. 2. The City Manager is directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Chief Judge and to the Court Administrator of the Hennepin County District Court. Mav 23, 1988 Date Mayor ATTEST: (g Deputy City Clgrk 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.