HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 69-53 ' X' : 'OLUf, oN -
BE IT HEREBY R[.S.OL.V..[D.by.' the City Coun_cil of the City of Columbia
Heights, that
~REAS, Robert ~ K[eg has dedicated a record 12~ years of conscientious
service as Councilman in our com~mu~[g~ and
WHEREAS, THE City has..g[own~from _15,000 to over 25,000 citizens and
ex'per~enced..development ..... of a well-ordered nature during his tenure
office, some of ~hich are:
], Promoting a park expansion program assuring park Facilities for
a;l 1 sectF6h~ -o-f'~he Cj ry. -
2. ConstruccJon of a HunJcJpal Building housing all administrative
and emer~enc~ services.
3. Inst[tfiting a 2'h-flour ~mcrgency dispatcher service for Police, Fire
and Fi rst Aid.
Completing and adopting a city-wide zoning plan in accordance with
a comprehensive land use study and supporting an additional study
under_ the 701 planning program presently in its 5nal stages of
research.
Approving a street lighti.ng rejuvenation program resulting in
recognition as_the best street lighted City in Minnesota.
6, Building our own public library includigg a major expansion thereof
when usage increased beyond expectations following initial
construct ion.
7. Inaugurating a post card notification procedure on public hearings
in addition to legal publications prior to any statutory require-
ments on same.
8 . Ratifyif~,g. our water supply contract with the City of Minneapol is,
assuring our citizens Of a perpetual re1 iable water supply storage
9.' Initia~ing a long range storm sewer program in anticipation of
future needs.
10. ~ Studyi~ th~ various problems in_cumbent upon a commun ty experiencing
fast growth and undertaking the actions necessary for their
sol ut ion,
tl. Approving the fir~st major H.U.D. public facilities project on
waterma[ns thereby acquiring Federal Assistance to off-set
assessm'eniks for needed services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that in recognition of his dedicated
service to the City of Columbia Heights, Councilman Robert G. King,
be presented wit~ an appropriate plaque in appreciation thereof.
Passed this 22nd day of December, 1969.
Offered by: Jeska
Seconded by: Land
Roll Call: All ~yes
-Sed~&tary to the Council
:Br~uce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
A- - - eska, .~;ounci lman