HomeMy WebLinkAbout93-12 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1993/02/16RESOLUTION NO. 93-12
RESOLUTION REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 93-06
AND SUPPORTING LEGISLATION REGULATING RAILROAD ACTIVITIES
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 P.M. AND 6:00 A.M.
WHEREAS, noise from night time railroad activities have resulted in
citizen complaints of loss of sleep and the onset of physical and mental
health problems related thereto, thereby constituting a public nuisance in
populated residentially zoned areas; and
WHEREAS, the health and well being of citizens living in the vicinity of
railroads can be seriously impacted as a result of the night time railroad
activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
that it hereby repeals Resolution No. 93-06 supporting the prohibition of
railroad switching activities between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M.
and hereby supports legislation chat would regulate to the maximum extent of
the power of the State Legislature all railroad activities between the hours
of 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. and urges the State Legislature to enact
legislation restricting such railroad activities and urges the Governor to
support such legislation when enacted.
Attest:
City Cltrk Us % Beverly . Flanagan
Adopted by the City Council February 16, 1993
Reviewed for administration:
Mayor •/s/ S. len Friedman
Approved as to form and execution:
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Interim City Manager/s/ Clinton E. Pires City Attorney /s/ Suesan Lea Pace
Resolution Number 93-13
Resolution of Appreciation to Harlan Syverson
WHEREAS, Harlan Syverson has served the City of St. Louis Park for more than 34
years from December 1, 1958, to March 19, 1993, beginning his career as an accounting
clerk and eventually serving as Director of Finance, a position he has held since 1984;
WHEREAS, St. Louis Park has benefited from his sound financial guidance which
has enabled the City to build a new police station without increasing taxes, weather
cutbacks in Federal and State aid without reducing service to St. Louis Park residents, and .
continue to provide excellent employee benefits in a cost-effective manner despite rising
costs;
WHEREAS, his commitment to excellence has made it possible for the City to
consistently win the top award for government financial reporting from the Government
Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada;
WHEREAS, his commitment to innovation has helped the City achieve efficiencies
in financial management and utility billing;
WHEREAS, Harlan Syverson's commitment to St. Louis Park has also extended to
community involvement including serving on Board of Directors of the Lenox Foundation,
actively participating in activities of Union Congregational Church. coaching youth sports,
participating in Indian Guides, serving as a volunteer instructor at Hamline University, and
participating in employee sports teams and special events;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the
City of St. Louis Park, by this resolution and public record, recognize the outstanding
contributions Harlan Syverson has made to the community;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council extend to Harlan
Syverson best wishes for a lengthy, enjoyable and well-deserved retirement.
Attest
City Clerk
Reviewed for Administration.
Manager
Adopted by the City Council April 19, 1993
Lyle
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. Hanks. Mayor
Approved as to form and execution.
Se.Le4La 7e' `.7'
City Attorney