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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-057 CCR Member Gordon Erickson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -57 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR THE CONDUCT OF A SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF TEEN PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES IN BROOKLYN CENTER WHEREAS, during the period 1960 to 1965 the teen -age population of the City of Brooklyn Center has expanded at a tremendous rate; and WHEREAS, the many civic groups, religious organizations, the City government and other institutions in the community have responded to the needs of this age group through the establishment of a wide variety of pro- grams, activities and facilities, but this response, while meeting some needs, has been uncoordinated, thus permitting duplication of effort in some areas while other needs remain unmet; and WHEREAS, the resources expended through duplication of effort detract from the community's ability to meet the needs and desires of its youth; and WHEREAS, a comprehensive survey and inventory of: 1. the activities and programs conducted by community groups oriented toward the teen -age population; 2. the facilities available for teen -age activities; 3. the employment and service opportunities available to teen -agers in the community; would provide information required for the integration of youth- oriented activities, plus identifying areas of unmet need, or areas requisite of further activity; and WHEREAS, such information would provide guidance to both private and governmental agencies in the planning, design and construction of capital facilities to serve the teen -age population: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center as follows: 1. There is hereby created a Special Citizen's Committee on Teen Programs and Activities. The membership of the committee shall consist of citizens of Brooklyn Center appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. 2. The Chairman shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor, and the City Council herewith confirms the appointment by the Mayor of Mr. William Hannay as Chairman. Resolution No. 67 -57. 3. The Chairman, in concert with the Mayor, shall develop recommendations for membership of a steering committee, which committee shall be charged with developing the objectives and procedures to be employed in the study in accordance with the Mayor's proposal of 1- 27 -67. Appointments to the Steering Committee shall be made by the Mayor with confirmation by the City Council. February 27, 1967 A I Z Date Mayor ATTEST C erk 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, Gordon Erickson and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.