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RESOLUTION NO. 87-6
RESOLUTION REQUESTING FORMAL REPRESENTATION
AND FULL VOTING PRIVILIGES ON THE
METROPOLITAN AIRCRAFT SOUND ABATEMENT COUNCIL (MASAC)
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is authorized by
State law to operate a system of regional airports that includes the
Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport; and
WHEREAS, MAC is solely liable for any damage caused by noise generated
in conjunction with the use of its facilities; and
WHEREAS, MAC is required by State and Federal laws to control and mitigate
noise associated with the operation of its airports; and
WHEREAS, MAC has created the Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council
(MASAC) to develop, study and recommend noise abatement policies and
procedures for use at MAC facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is experiencing an increase in the
number, frequency, noise and timing of flights which has caused substantial
community concern; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has demonstrated a sustained interest
in the MASAC process evidenced by its participation in MASAC meetings
as an Associate member since October, 1985; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park desires to participate fully in the
decision-making process of MASAC in the metropolitan noise abatement
effort affecting metropolitan communities,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of St. Louis Park that is
requests a seat on the Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council
(MASAC) with full voting and membership rights and obligations in order
that the City may participate fully in the decision-making process that
allocates aircraft noise among metropolitan communities and proposes
noise abatement policies and procedures for MAC facilities.
Adopted by the City Council on January 20, 1987
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