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city of Chanhassen
Carver and Hennepin Counties, Minnesota
DATE:
March 11. 1991
RESOLUTION NO:
91-21
MOTION BY:
Dimler
SECONDED BY:
Mason
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A SCOTT OR CARVER COUNTY RESIDENT
FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE METROPOLIT~ COUNCIL DISTRICT 14 POSITION
WHEREAS, Governor Arne Carlson will be making an appointment
to the Metropolitan Council District 14 seat in the near future;
and
WHEREAS, a Scott or Carver County citizen has been
representing Metropolitan Council District 14 for the past 12
years; and
WHEREAS, certain parts of Dakota County are wi thin
Metropolitan Council District 14; and
WHEREAS, the majority of Dakota County is represented in other
Metropolitan Districts, with two current representatives; and
WHEREAS, it is important to maintain geographic balance in
representation in the Metropolitan Council; and
WHEREAS, if Metropolitan Council District 14 seat is
represented by someone other than a Scott or Carver county citizen,
these would be the only two counties not officially represented on
the Metropolitan Council; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of Scott and Carver Counties' growth,
we now have a joint population in excess of 100,000; and
WHEREAS, maintaining Metropolitan Council representation in
these two counties is important for regional planning purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council
of the city of Chanhassen that we request Governor Arne Carlson to
appoint someone from Scott or Carver County to the Metropolitan
Council District 14 position.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be forwarded to
Senator Terry JohnSton, Representative Becky Kelso and the Carver
County Board of Commissioners.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 11th
day of March, 1991.
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ATTEST:
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Don Ashworth, City Clerk/Manager
YES
Chmiel
Workman
Wina
Mason
Dimler
None
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Donald J iel, Mayor
NO
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ABSENT
None