HomeMy WebLinkAbout5750 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1977/06/06June 6, 1977
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Resolution No. 5750
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND
COMMENDATION
WHEREAS, on May 11, 1977, an explosion ignited the grain storage
facilities at West 31 Street and Glenhurst Avenue in St. Louis Park
causing a devastating fire responsible for one death and estimated
losses of $1 million; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park was assisted by personnel
and equipment from numerous metropolitan agencies in its efforts to
control the fire and prevent its spread to neighboring properties; and
WHEREAS, this mutual assistance was a major factor in controlling
the fire and preventing additional loss of life and property, and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that this cooperation and
assistance be recognized and acknowledged.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that appreciation for the excellent assistance and
cooperation rendered during this fire be extended to the
Civil Air Patrol
Hennepin County Emergency Preparedness
Hennepin County General Hospital
Hennepin County Sheriff's Department
Minneapolis Police Reserve
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Minnesota State Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota State Patrol
Red Cross
Salvation Army
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the St. Louis Park City Council
requests these agencies to extend to those individuals who participated
in this effort appreciation and commendation on behalf of the residents
of St. Louis Park.
Adopted by the Ci y Council June 6, 1977.
Attest:
44Q4 Clerk
Reviewed for administration:
Ma
Approved as to form and legality:
Acting City Manager � City Ati'orney