RES 1983-28 - 00005675Sfi
A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO THE CLOSING OF THE
r"ARMW OF NAMM RESOURCES (DNR) XMD REGION OFFICE
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley works closely with the DNR Metro Region Office to
plan and implement proper management of the natural resources that are located
within this City; and this cooperative effort could not be continued
effectively from an outstate DNR facility; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has many fishing/hunting related businesses that
contribute to our economy as well as a large n miber of anglers, hunters, and
other outdoor sports enthusiasts who regularly utilize the services of the DNR
Metro Region Office and who could not be served effectively from an outstate
DNR facility; and
WHEREAS, it now appears that closing the DNR Metro Region Office and
transferring its functions to an outstate DNR facility will not in any event
accomplish the cost reduction that was the legislative intent of HP 2190 (Laws
of Minnesota for 1982, Ch. 641, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. If item f) but would
instead diminish the services available to the City of Fridley and its
residents.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fridley is
opposed to closing the DNR Metro Region Office and requests that the Minnesota
Legislature adopt legislation enabling the continuation of the present
regional structure of the Department of Natural Resources.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 28TH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1983.
WILLIAM J. - MAYOR
ATTEST:
SIDNEY C. INMAN - CITY CLERK