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RESOLUTION NO. 5683
RESOLUTION URGING, ST. LOUIS PARK
RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO IMMEDIATELY
TURN OFF DECORATIVE GAS LAMPS
WHEREAS, the state and nation are experiencing a severe fuel
shortage, and
WHEREAS, it has been estimated that in the next thirty days gas
lamps throughout the state will consume approximately three-quarters
of a million cubic feet of fuel, and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature has prohibited the use of
decorative gas lamps after April 20, 1977, and
WHEREAS, in order to help conserve fuel, the Governor and Executive
Council of the State of Minnesota have requested that all residents turn
off gas lamps immediately.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park
that all residents, excluding citizens over 65 years of age, and businesses
are hereby urged to immediately turn off all decorative gas lamps in order
to help conserve fuel and to demonstrate the community's concern for and
dedication to energy conservation.
Adopted by the Cityuntil February 7, 1977.
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Approved as to form and legality:
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