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OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55421
RESOLUTION 74 - 5
BANNING SMOK]KX~ IN THE CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
kW~KRFAS, it is desirable to promote a wider program for cleaner air and to
encourage citizens to assume personal responsibility for achieving a
quality environment; and
WHEREAS, the hazard of air pollution can be greatly diminished through intelli-
gent action involving engineering equipment, research, education and
personal conscience; and
WHEREAS, tobacco smoke is a major contributor to pollution of the indoor
environment resulting in a significant hazard to the health of both
s~oker and non-smoker alike causing discomfort to the non-smoker and
WHEREAS, for these reasons the abatement of air pollution in all its various
forms is of utmost concern to American Citizens:
NC~, %~KK~EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights, hhat as · c~tttYdnity leaders, ~ will set an example of the need
for a clean environment by banning the use of smoking tobacco in the
City Council Chambers and. that apprcpriate signs be set up to so infozm
the Public; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVHD THAT this resolution, shall take effect and be in
force frcm and after 30 days after its passage.
Passed this 28th day of January, 1974
Offered by Logacz.
Seconded by Norberg.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
Secretary to the~mncil Pro-Tem