HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-038 CCRMember Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -38
RESOLUTION ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE MINNESOTA RIDE
SHARE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the conservation of limited natural resources is essential
to our national security and economic well being; and
WHEREAS, seventy five (75) out of every one hundred (100) automobiles
commuting to and from work are single passenger vehicles; and
WHEREAS, car pooling can significantly reduce the nation's consumption
of oil and provide substantial economic benefits to those who take advantage of
car pools; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Rideshare Program is a statewide effort to
coordinate state, local and federal efforts to promote ridesharing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has been selected to serve as a
focal point in the development and demonstration of the ridesharing program,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the City supports the Minnesota Rideshare Program and
encourages employers and employees within Brooklyn Center to praticipate in the
Rideshare Program by forming car pools.
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January 26, 1981
Date MV
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Tony Kuefler and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka,
and Celia Scott;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.