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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-078 CCR 4 Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -78 RESOLUTION CLARIFYING REPEAL OF CHAPTER 34 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES ENTITLED "INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION" WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce has been formed since the creation of the Industrial Development Commission; and WHEREAS,one of the purposes of the Chamber of Commerce is to promote business development within the community and to attract new business in Brooklyn Center; and WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Commission was charged with somewhat the same responsibility; and WHEREAS, a number of Industrial Development Commission members were also members of the Chamber of Commerce, thus duplicating effort; and WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce has greater financial resources and flexibility than an appointed City commission; and WHEREAS, some of the duties performed by the Commission, such as compiling information on utilities, City services, transportation,, City codes, master planning, etc., can be handled by the City Administrative staff; and WHEREAS, almost all the available land zoned for industrial use is in the hands of developers, thus lessening the need for promotion by the Commission: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, to hereby and herein clarify the repeal of Chapter 34 "INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION" of the City Ordinances. January 27, 1969 Date Mayor ATTEST: Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Earl Rydberg and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Earl. Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.