HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1974-144CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Plymouth. Minnesota, was held on the 4th day of March,
1974. Thefollowingmembers were present: Mayor Hilde, Councilmen Neils, Hunt
and Spaeth. The following members were absent: Councilman Seibold.
Councilman Neils introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 74-144
OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED LEGISLATION
HOUSE FILE 3335 AND SENATE FILE 3303
WHEREAS, bills have been introduced in the State Legislature which
would provide for substantial delays in the receipt of tax distributions
from the County, and
WHEREAS, such delays in receipt of such monies would increase the
already drastic effects of the levy limitation statute, and further
imperil the ability of many communities to meet their current obliga-
tions,
bliga-tions, and
WHEREAS, the County governments have not demonstrated any need to
deviate from the present distribution practices and, in fact, presently
enjoy substantial interest earnings from the use of said tax monies
prior to their statutory distribution,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLYMOUTH that this Council strenuously opposes both House File 3335
and Senate File 3303 and requests members of the State Legislature to oppose
this legislation which would further hamper local communities in their
efforts to meet their statutory obligatio;.,�.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor write the Chairman of the "Taxes and
Tax Laws" Committee, as well as our local House and Senate representatives
indicating our strenuous opposition to this proposed legislation.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded
by Councilman Hunt, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Mayor Hilde, Councilmen Neils, Hunt and Spaeth. The following voted
against or abstained: None. Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed
and adopted.