RES 1975-39 - 0000754352
RESOLUTION NO. 39 - 1975
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY
AFFAIRS, STATE OF MINNESOTA, THROUGH THE ADJUTANT
GENERAL, TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING
A NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN THE NORTHEAST SUBURBS
UNDER A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has been considering a proposal
for the construction of a National Guard Armory building in the
City of Fridley for over two years; and
WHEREAS, the information given to the City was that such
an armory would serve the northeast suburbs of the Twin City area;
and
WHEREAS, it would be more appropriate to locate such an
armory in a more centrally located area to serve the whole region
of northeast suburbs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley approached its adjoining
municipalities to get their feelings on whether they would be will-
ing to participate with Fridley in a Joint Powers Agreement for sharing
of the municipal portion of the cost to establish a National Guard
Armory in this region; and
WHEREAS, the response to such a proposal has not been very
favorable; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Fridley feels there are some merits
in establishing a National Guard Armory in the northeast area
of this region;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the '
City of Fridley that:
1. The Adjutant General's Office is requested to establish
the location of the National Guard Armory to a centrally
located position to serve the northeast suburbs of this
region.
2. That the City of Fridley will look favorable on partic-
ipating in the municipal pertion of the cost if all
the other suburbs who are going to be served by such
an armory are willing to participate in the municipal
portion of the cost under a Joint Powers Agreement.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
3RD DAY OF MARCH, 1975.
MAYOR - WILLaAM J. NEE
ATTEST: ,
11/0 WOE
IT CLERK - MARVIN C. BRUNSELL