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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 73-89CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES · COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55421 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FUEL CONSERVATION POLICY FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT: WHEREAS the Civil Defense Division of the Department of Public Safety has issued a memorandum regarding potentially severe shortage of fuels during the current heating season, and WHEREAS, it is advisable to establish a local fuel con- servation system to coordinate efforts toward this end, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, Civil Defense Director Earl G, Gustafson be named Local Fuel Coordinator for the City of Columb±a Heights and that the service officers of the local Civil Defense organization staff be authorized and directed to serve as the Fuel and Energy Council to assist the Coordinator in his duties. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED t~at the following steps be taken to conserve energy: EliE±nate all vehicle idling except on emergency vek±cles using lights or e!ectfical equipment In the City Service Center keep the main floor temperature at ~0© at night and ~5© days, Mezzanine offices to be kept at 68© days and 62° nights. C±ty offices to be kept at 68© days and 62© nights with employees to be advised to wear warm clothing for comfort, Car pools for employees is encouraged for employees !iv±.ng over a half m~le from work. Others are encouraged to walk to work.. In tke event the Columbia He±gkts schools go on a 4-day week, a similar arrangement will be considered for tke city employees,working an extra 2 hours per day for a 4 day work week. Passed this 10 day of Offered by: Norberg Seconded by: Land Roll call: All ayes. Secretary t~ tke Counc±l De c~e~n~b e r 1973 Adopted~ Mayor