HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 75-45CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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· 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