04-21 - 03-16 - Support Legislation for Statewide Ban on Smoking Resolution 04-21 March 16, 2004
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION FOR A
STATEWIDE BAN ON SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES
WHEREAS, House File 2411, as introduced, proposes to protect the public health,
comfort, and environment by prohibiting smoking in areas where children or ill or injured
persons are present, and by eliminating smoking in public places, places of employment,
public transportation, and at public meetings; and
WHEREAS, the Golden Valley City Council concurs with this objective and finds that
it is best achieved by statewide legislation rather than the adoption of ordinances by
individual cities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council would like to convey its support for said legislation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby states its
support for House File 2411, as introduced, Minnesota 83rd Legislative Session, and
directs the City Manager to provide this resolution of support to all legislators representing
Golden Valley and other interested parties.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Donald G. T by Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Shaffer and Tremere; and the following voted against the same: Grayson,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.