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RESOLUTION NO. 110 - 1972
A RESOLUTION THANKING REPRESENTATIVE BLATNIK I
FOR HIS EFFORTS IN INCLUDING ANOKA COUNTY IN
THE UPPER GREAT LAKES REGIONAL COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the House Public Works Committee chaired by Representative John
Blatnik on August 2, 1972, approved an economic development bill which provides for
the inclusion of Anoka County in the Upper Great Lakes Regional Commission; and
WHEREAS, if the proposed legislation is enacted and Anoka County is included
in the Regional Commission, the County would become eligible for grants and technical
assistance for industrial parks, airports and access roads, vocational training schools,
and other programs available to the counties included in the Region; and
WHEREAS, inclusion of Anoka County in the Upper Great Lakes Regional
Commission area would be of significant benefit to the citizens of the Fridley; and
WHEREAS, the proposed inclusion of AnAa County is as a direct result of
Representative Blatnik's concern for improving the economic outlook for the citizens
of Anoka County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Fridley City Council hereby goes ,
on record in favor of the inclusion of Anoka County in the Uoper Great Lakes Regional
Commission and urges final passage of the proposed legislation which would accomplish
this result;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate letter be sent to Congressman
Blatnik expressing appreciation and commendation for his efforts with respect to this
proposed legislation and other matters in which he has acted on behalf of the residents
of the City of Fridley
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS IITH DAY
OF SEPTEMBER 1972
MAYOR - F NK C. LIEBL
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