HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-026 CCR Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 67-26
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REVISION OF THE IMPLIED
CONSENT LAW
WHEREAS, the damage and destruction caused by persons driving
while under the influence of alcoholic beverages is intolerable in civilized
society and detrimental to the welfare of each individual; and
WHEREAS, the present provisions of the "implied consent law" are
inadequate, and difficult to administer; and fail to achieve the purpose
sought through enactment of the law; and
WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Municipalities has adopted a
resolution urging modification of the law to lower the blood alcohol content
requirement to a reasonable level and revision of requirement to permit
more effective enforcement of the law:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Brooklyn Center as follows:
1. The City Council endorses and supports the proposals to amend
the "implied consent law" embodied in Senate File 22, House
File 24, Senate File 23 and House File 25, and urges the
representatives from the 32nd District to work for the adoption
of this legislation.
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2. The Clerk is hereby instructed to direct copies of this resolution
to the Governor of the State of Minnesota, the representatives
from the 32nd District and the legislative committees concerned
with such legislation.
February 6, 1967 P
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
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, Gordon Erickson, John
Leary and Theodore Willard,
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.