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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 75-45CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER · COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55421 RESOLUTI ON #75-45 IN REGARD TO THE PLAN OF ASSOCIATION BETWEEN INDEPENDENT LIBRARIES AND MELSA BE It HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that WHEREAS, a proposal has been received regarding the Columbia Heights library and its relation as an independent library with MELSA and its contracting system, the Anoka County Library and, WHEREAS, our existing system of service to the citizens of our area has been, and continues to be, of the highest caliber, and WHEREAS, there have been no findings of fact indicating the existence of any difficulties, complaints, or problems with the present cooperative agreement which continues to work toward closer working relationships with other libraries, and WHEREAS, proposals for a plan of association does not give the Columbia Heights library opportunity for direct representation or input on decision making, and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has provided quality library service for its residents, as well as for approximately 2,000 non- Columbia Heights patrons, in an efficient fiscally responsible manner within the ability of our citizens to finance this activity through local taxation, and WHEREAS, the City Council is limited in the levy which can be made in accordance with the legislative determination, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, on behalf of our citizens, do hereby respectfully request that the MELSA advisory board and the MELSA Trustees reconsider the proposal for the association of our independent library and the MELSA Association and allow us to continue the present program of library service. Passed this 8th day of September, 1975. Offered by: Norberg Seconded by:Logacz Roll Call: All Ayes Bruce G-~lawrocki, Mayor Secreta~Cy