HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-120 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-120
RESOLUTION REGARDING CANVASS OF NOVEMBER 4, 2008,
MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION AND SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, the City Council has met for the purpose of canvassing the election
returns of the regular municipal election for the office of Council Member; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has met for the purpose of canvassing the election
returns of a special election called pursuant to Resolution No. 2008-99, adopted by the City
Council on September 8, 2008, for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of
adding new Section 12.13. Fines and Penalties to the City Charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that it is hereby determined by official canvass that Tim Roche and
Kay Lasman are declared to be the successful candidates for the office of Council Member of the
City of Brooklyn Center.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the
votes cast at said special election for the following question were as follows:
SHOULD THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER BE AMENDED
TO REQUIRE THE CITY COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH ADMINISTRATIVE
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CITY ORDINANCES?
YES 6,951
NO 4,608
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the question submitted was approved in the
affirmative by more than 51 percent of the qualified voters of the City voting at such election and
that said question was duly approved by said voters.
November 5, 2008
Date
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City Clerk
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Mark Yelich
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.