HomeMy WebLinkAbout77-09NCITY OF LAKEVILLE
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Date February 7, 1977
Motion by
Clarkson
Resolution No. 77-9
Seconded by Zaun
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA STATE LEGISLATURE
TO REDRAW THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
SO AS TO REMOVE LAKEVILLE FROM DISTRICT 16 AND TO INCLUDE
IT IN DISTRICT 15
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WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville is presently included in Metropolitan
Council District 16 which consists of Scott County, Carver County, Western
Hennepin County and the City of Lakeville in Dakota County; and
15; and
WHEREAS, with the exception of Lakeville, Dakota County is in District
WHEREAS, Lakeville's interests in such matters of metropolitan concern
as planning, transportation, parks, and sewer and water are closely identified
with the interests and needs of Dakota County; and
WHEREAS, Lakeville would be better served by a Metropolitan Council
Representation whose special interests and concerns were focused on Dakota
County rather than Scott, Carver of Hennepin County, and who has knowledge
about the particular problems of Dakota County; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Districts are divided along geographical
boundaries and Lakeville is the only Dakota County Community included in District 16.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Lakeville:
1. That the Minnesota State Legislature is requested to redraw the
Metropolitan Council District boundaries so as to remove Lakeville from District
16 and include it in District 15.
2. That copies of the Resolution be sent forthwith to the Governor
and appropriate Legislators.
Dated: February 7, 1977.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
BY: a,1h1rQ�1—
Edward J. Mako, yor
ATTEST:
Patrick E. McGarvey, Clerk