07-63 - 10-16 - Commend Minnetonka for Assistance during 2007 Storm Resolution 07-63 October 16, 2007
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE CITY OF MINNETONKA
FOR THE TIMELY AND IMPORTANT ASSISTANCE GIVEN TO
THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY IN RESPONSE TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 STORM
WHICH RESULTED IN HUNDEDS OF STORM DAMAGED TREES
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2007, the City of Golden Valley incurred significant
storm damage resulting in hundreds of downed trees and power outages to much of the
community; and
WHEREAS, the City suffered the loss of hundreds of trees, damage to homes and
property throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley was left with a large cleanup effort; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley did not have the manpower and equipment
necessary to handle the aftermath of the storm in a timely and efficient manner; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor, City Council, and residents
of the City of Golden Valley hereby extend a gracious and appreciative thank you to the
City of Minnetonka for the assistance provided to the City of Golden Valley. Your valuable
contribution of equipment and manpower was essential in the rapid and orderly cleanup.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Golden Valley hereby requests that
the City of Minnetonka call upon the City of Golden Valley in the event it ever needs
assistance.
X0-6)/Za)Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
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Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Shaffer
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.