HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 76-01C(T¥ OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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590 4OTH AVENUE N. E.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINN. 55421
(612) 788-9221
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
OUR NATION'S
BICENTENNIAL
BRUCE G. NAWROCKI, mayor
E. {~SEBE" HEINTZ, COUN{::ILMAN
WALTER LOGACZ, COUNCILMAN
GAYLE R. NORBERG, COUNCILMAN
I<ENNETH I~. HENTGES, COUNCILMAN
"S£RVICE IS OUR BUSINESS"
RESOLUTION 76-1
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CiTY COUNCIL Of THE CITY OF
COLUHBIA HEIGHTS, that
WHEREAS, William (Bill) Land has dedicated 12½ years of
conscientious service as Councilman to our community, and
WHEREAS, The City experienced orderly growth and progress
during his tenure of office, some of which are:
Arranging for the financing and construction of the new
City Service Center, one of the finest in the state.
Instituting a low utility rate system for ]ow income
senior citizens.
Completed a major storm sewer system to the Mississippi
River in cooperation with other governmental agencies to
eliminate floods in our community that occurred
periodically prior to this installation.
Instituted and completed a city wide trunk water main
system and storage to properly serve our community with
adequate water supply to the year 2000.
Achieved recognition of municipal financial stability in
achieving a bond rating of "A" thereby lowering interest
rates on city bond issues, saving our tax payers thousands
of dollars.
Completed a city wide comprehensive plan resulting in the
adoption of a new city zoning code for continued orderly
development in our community.
Creation of a local HRA which has resulted initially in the
construction of a lO0-unit high rise for the elderly in our
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The development of a city wide park system including the
necessary financing and planning to create neighborhood park
facilities in all sections of the community, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Land has personally served as Council
representative on various boards and commissions throughout
his tenure of office applying his good judgment and common
sense in determining the best course of action in the interest
of our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
on behalf of our citizens officially takes this means of extending
their appreciation to Councilman Land and authorize and direct
the presentation of an appropriate p~aque to commemorate his
service.
Passed this 12th day of January, in our nation's Bicentennial
year, 1976.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Walter Logacz, Councilman
E. "Sebe" Heintz, Councilman
Gayle Norberg, Councilman
Secretary to the Council
Kenneth Hentges, Councilman