HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-069 CCR Member Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 75 -69
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING H.F. 1079, S.F. 46 REGARDING
PROPOSAL TO INCREASE JURISDICTION OF CONCILIATION COURTS
WHEREAS, conciliation courts established in Hennepin County have
proven to be an effective, inexpensive instrument in resolving minor legal
disputes; and
WHEREAS, the jurisdiction of conciliation courts is presently limited
to resolution of disputes not involving more than $500; and
WHEREAS, the combination of inflation and the proven effectiveness
of conciliation courts to resolve minor disputes warrants an increase in the
jurisdictional limitation to matters involving not to exceed $1,000:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Brooklyn Center as follows:
1. To support the concept embodied in H.F. 1079, S.F. 46
of increasing the jurisdictional limitation for conciliation
court matters from $500 to $1 000.
2. To direct that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the
Governor of the State of Minnesota and to legislators
representing the City of B Cerger.
April 7. 1975
Date Mayor
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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: 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.