HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-052 CCR Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 76 -52
RESOLUTION REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN A SUBURBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, Minneapolis and Hennepin County elected officials have
presented legislative programs to the Minnesota Legislature; and
WHEREAS, many of the items contained in these programs have the
effect of causing suburban communities to absorb additional tax burdens; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of all Hennepin County suburban
communities to present a united front to insure that the interests of suburban
communities are strongly advocated; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of suburban communities to closely
monitor and respond to Hennepin County government operations and legislative
proposals:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center as follows:
1. To support the concept of a proposed Suburban Hennepin County
Municipal Organization subject to the following provisions:
a That Hennepin County government operations and
legislative proposals be monitored and responded
to.
b. That since membership fees are proposed on a per
capita basis, a proportional voting mechanism based
on population be established.
c. That more information relative 'to the funding of and
the need for afull -time 'ng aff be provided.
March 22, 1976 s'�'
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
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Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Maurice Britts and upon vote being 'taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts
Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Robert Jensen;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.