HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 99-94RESOL%TTION NO. 99-94
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ANOKA-HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
WHEREAS, Anoka-Hennepin Technical College (AHTC) has served the
community since 1967; and
WHEREAS, AHTC provides the prime basis of skilled employees for
industrial services in the area; and
WHEREAS, the needs of employers for vocationally educated employees are
increasing at a substantial rate; and
WHEREAS, AHTC provides a variety of opportunities for affordable
education for people interested in hands-on education; and
WHEREAS, AHTC is being targeted for potential closure by Minnesota State
Colleges and Universities (MnSCU).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Columbia Heights City Council
does hereby support the educational excellence of Anoka Hennepin Technical
College, and requests the MnSCU Board of Trustees support AHTC with the
('~upgrades and improvements necessary to continue to provide quality education
in the northwestern communities.
Adopted this 22nd day of November, 1999.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Wyckoff
Hunter
All ayes
William ~rite, City Clerk
Gary L.~Peterson, Mayor