HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-038 CCR Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 71 -38
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF SENATE FILE
588 AND HOUSE FILE 655 INCREASING THE LENGTH OF TRUCKS
PERMITTED ON FOUR LANE STATE HIGHWAYS
WHEREAS, 'efficiency in transportion is vital to the economy of the
State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota truck length laws are substantially more
restrictive than the laws of the majority of other states; and
WHEREAS, these variations affect efficiency in operations and result
in increased transportation costs thereby putting Minnesota industry at a
competitive disadvantage; and
WHEREAS, the business and commercial economy of Brooklyn Center
is highly dependent upon efficient and economical truck transportation:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Brooklyn Center as follows:
1. The City Council endorses and supports Senate File 588
and House File 655 which, when adopted, would authorize
65 -foot combinations of truck trailer, semi trailer and
trailer to operate on four lane highways in the State of
Minnesota.
2. The representatives of the people of Brooklyn Center are
herewith called upon to support and work for the adoption
of this legislation and the Clerk is hereby directed to
transmit copies of this resolution to the aforementioned
Representatives, the Chairmen of the appropriate legislative
committees, and to the Governor of the State of Minnesota.
March 8, 1971
Date Mayor
ATTEST x �"Cl
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member John Leary and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck,
and Vernon Ausen
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.