13-073 - 08-07 - commending MnDOT - June storms Resolution 13-73 August 7, 2Q13
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and maved its adoption:
RESOLUTION COMMENDING MINNESQTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR THE TIMELY AND IMPORTANT ASSISTANCE GIVEN TO
THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY IN RESPONSE TO JUNE 21-22, 2013 STORMS
WHEREAS, on June 21 and 22, 2013, 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 throughaut 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 remove the storm debris in a timely and efficient manner;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley to hereby extend a gracious and appreciative thank you to the Minnesota
Department af Transportation 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 Minnesota Department of Transportation call upon the City of Golden Valley in the
event it ever needs assistance.
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Shep rd M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Schmidgall and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Clausen, Harris, Pentel, Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following voted against the
same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by
the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.