HomeMy WebLinkAboutNov 8, 1979OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 8, 1979
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - Present
PURPOSE OF MEETING
Mayor Nawrocki stated that the purpose of the meeting was to canvass the votes
of the recent municipal election.
PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, that the reading of the resolution be
waived as sufficient copies were available for the public.
Roll Call: All Ayes
RESOLUTION 79-45
CANVASSING MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION RETURNS
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights did, on the 6th day of November, 1979
conduct and hold a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing a
Mayor and two members to the Council, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights at a special meeting
of said Council, held on the 8th day of November, 1979, did canvass the returns
and results of said General Municipal Election; and
WHEREAS, the following results were determined by said canvass of said General
Municipal Election, to-wit:
Total Ballots cast in election
4,297
Valid votes cast for Mayor
Non-voted ballots for Mayor
4,201
85
Valid votes cast for Council
Non-voted ballot votes for Council
7,890
666
VOTES FOR MAYOR
Bruce G. Nawrocki
Malcolm O. Watson
Write-Ins
2,129
2,069
3
VOTES FOR COUNCIL
Gayle R. Norberg
Kenneth E. Hentges
Gary D. Bennett
John E. Moneta
Write-Ins
2,462
2,387
1,652
1,387
2
November 8, 1979
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights, that Bruce G. NawFocki is hereby elected Mayor, and Gayle
R. NoFbeFg and Kenneth E. Hentges are hereby elected members to the City Council,
assuming said office on January 1, 1980 and being officially seated at the First
regular meeting of the City Council in ]980.
Passed this 8th day of November, 1979.
Offered by: Heintz
Seconded by: Logacz
Roll Call: All Ayes
Councilman Heintz congratulated the Mayor and Councilman Norberg and Hentges on
their Ire-election to the Council.
Mayor Ilawrocki indicated that he received a letter from St. Matthew's Church
thanking the City for the use of the Huset Park bandshe]].
The Mayor added that the revised Columbia Heights information booklet is being
de]ivered to homes this week.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, to adjourn at 7:15 p.m.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Bruce-G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Council Secretary