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RESOLUTION #75-20
ENDORSING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
OPEN MEETING LAW IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, THAT
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights supports the intent of the
open meeting taw which is to have the public business conducted
openly so that the public can be informed of the decisions and
actions being taken , and
WHEREAS, nevertheless there are certain matters of a confidential
nature which may not be in the public interest at a particular time
to disclose publicly, and
WHEREAS, the Attorney General has rendered an opinion which appears
to be more restrictive than the legislature intended.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS respectfully urges the Minnesota State Legislature
to consider changes to the open meeting law which would provide
for amendments to the law as proposed in the draft legislation
submitted by the League of Minnesota Municipalities, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted
to the Governor of the State of Minnesota, Members of the State
Legislature, and the League of Minnesota Municipalities.
Passed this 24th day of March , 1975
Offered by: Logacz
Seconded by: Norberg
Roll Call: All Ayes
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
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