HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 02-23 CCM Special Session-Election Canvass Minutes of the Proceedings of the City
Council of the City of Brooklyn Center
in the County of Hennepin and State of
Minnesota.
February 23, 1971
The City Council met in special session on behalf of the
Hennepin County Auditor as an Election Canvass Board and was called
to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 8:20 P.M.
Roll Call Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck and Vernon
Ausen were present. Also present were: Donald G. Poss, Allen S.
Lindman, and Thomas Loucks.
The Mayor announced that the order of business consisted of
the consideration of the returns of the election conducted on
February 23, 1971. The City Council then proceeded to canvass the
special election returns at the various City precincts.
Upon completing the canvass, the Canvass Board reported that
ballots were cast as follows:
"Shall the County of Hennepin, Ballot count
pu'-suant to authority granted
by Chapter 738, Laws of
Minnesota, 1963, Section 5,
borrow money and issue its
general obligation bonds in
an amount not exceeding
$18,000,000 for the purpose
of acquisition of facilities
for Hennepin County General
Hospital ?"
Yes 654
No 2759
Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary that the
meeting be adjourned. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, Johen
Lary, Howard neck and Vernon Ausen. Voting against were: none.
Motion carried unanimously. The City Council meeting as a Canvass
Board adjourned at 9 :20 P.M. February 23, 1971.
Clerk Mayor
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