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RESOLUTION NO. 4
March 26, 1973
7F
RESOLUTION REQUESTING LEGISLATORS TO
OPPOSE BILL REQUIRING WHEEL CHAIR
ACCESS TO ALL POLLING PLACES
WHEREAS, Senate File 646 provides that all polling places shall
be accessible by wheelchair; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has historically considered
accessibility for the aged and the infirm as one of the main
prerequisites in designating any polling place within the City;
and
WHEREAS, the provision to vote by absentee ballot includes phys-
ically handicapped persons; and
WHEREAS, municipalities are severly limited in obtaining any
available polling places in certain precincts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Louis Park City Council
opposes the adoption of Senate File 646 on the grounds that adher-
ence to the law would be feasibily impossible; and
BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER that the City Clerk is hereby directed to
furnish copies of this resolution to the City's Senator and
Representatives.
Adopted by the City Council March 26, 1973.
Attest:
City Clerk
Reviewed for administration:
City Manager
Approv d as to form and legality:
City Aorney