HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-095 CCR Member john Leary introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 69 -95
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOUSE FILE NO. 487 REGARDING
LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC ORDINANCE PENALTIES
WHEREAS, there is a need to establish a new classification for traffic
ordinance violations; and
WHEREAS, at present penalties of local ordinances must be identical
with those of State Law; and
WHEREAS, establishing a petty misdemeanor classification for traffic
ordinance violations bons would ermi trial judge p 'u without a 'u
Y J g jury; and
WHEREAS, House File No. 487 would provide a maximum $100 fine
for such petty misdemeanors and a maximum $500 fine for regular misdemeanors
such as drunk driving, hit and run, reckless or careless driving, etc.:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Brooklyn Center as follows:
1. The City Council supports and endorses the adoption of traffic
ordinance penalties contained in House File No. 487 and the Representatives of
the people of Brooklyn Center in the Senate and House of Representatives are
herewith urged to work for the adoption of this legislation.
2. The Clerk is hereby directed to transmit copies of this resolution
to the Governor of the State of Minnesota, Representatives of the 32nd Legislative
District, and the Chairmen of the appropriate legislative c mittees
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February 17, 1969
Date Mayes
ATTEST: Q� 0
Deput 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, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and
Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.