HomeMy WebLinkAbout5752 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1977/06/06June 6, 1977
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Resolution No. 5752
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND
COM'IENDATION
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 other metropolitan communities 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 inter -community
cooperation and assistance be recognized and acknowledged.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the city -0 St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, that appreciation for the excellent assistance and cooperation
rendered during this fire be extended to the communities of
Bloomington
Eden Prairie
Edina
Golden Valley
Hopkins
Minneapolis
Minnetonka
New Hope
Richfield
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the St. Louis Park City Council
requeststhese communities to extend to all of their employees who
participated in this effort appreciation and commendation on behalf of
the residents of St. Louis Park.
Adopted by the Cit Council June 6, 1977.
Attest:
ity Clerk '
Ma or
Reviewed for administration: , Approved as to form and legality:
Acting City Manager ,..:7_121 -,,City At o rney