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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-033 CCR Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -33 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT WITH THE NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY WHEREAS, the Northern States Power Company is offering to the City of Brooklyn Center a new street lighting contract to be in effect for a period of five years, effective April 1, 1972; and WHEREAS, certain discussions have been held regarding the formation of a metropolitan or state -wide agency having the regu- latory authority for establishing equitable utility rate schedules; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: 1. That the proposal of the Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, to furnish street lighting service with all lights located or to be located in the said City, is hereby accepted subject to the following qualifications: a) That in the event of the formation of a metropol- itan or state -wide utility regulating agency having the authority to review and approve electric rates, the rates embodied in this contract shall be subject to the review and approval of said regulatory agency. b) That underground street lighting service with wood poles shall be extended within the Brooklyn Center Industrial Park upon request by the City. 2. That all rates, terms, conditions, and specifications in the street lighting contract made a part of the proposal of said company are hereby approved subject to the above qualifications. 3. That the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute the aforesaid contract subject to the above qualifications for and in the name of the City, and to affix the corporate seal thereto. RESOLUTION NO. 72 -33 April 10, 1972 Date Mayor I ATTEST: Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Howard Heck, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, and Howard Heck; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.