HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-021 CCR Member John Leary introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption;
RESOLUTION NO. 71 -21
RESOLUTION REQUESTING JUSTIFICATION OF AN $18, 000, 000
INCREASE IN CONSTRUCTION COST FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY
GENERAL HOSPITAL
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center overwhelmingly supported
the bond issue of September of 1969 to construct General Hospital; and
WHEREAS, the County Board assured the residents that the
25 million dollar bond issue as proposed would be adequate for the
acquisition of land and construction of the facility; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Board announced on January 11, 1971
1971 that an additional 18 million dollars would be needed to build the
hospital as contemplated; and
WHEREAS, the County Board on January 19, 1971 announced that
another bond vote would be held on February 23, 1971 for the additional
18 million dollars r
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and the State of Minnesota
request that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners:
1. Postpone the proposed 18 million dollar bond issue for
at least 30 days from the proposed date of February 23rd;
2. That the proposed 18 million dollar increase be fully explained
and justified;
3. That prior committed suburban involvement in the planning
of General Hospital be assured, and that said planning consider
the involvement of health care services f r the subur
January 25, 19 71
Date Mayor
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Theodore Willard, and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ause,n,
Howard Heck and Theodore Willard;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.