92-7844Ryy
RESOLUTION N0. 7844
RESOLUTION REGARDING A PROPOSED MAC ORDINANCE
LIMITING NIGHTIME STAGE II OPERATIONS AT MSP
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Airport Sound Abatement Council
has established the Stage III Working Group; and
WHEREAS, the Stage III Working Group has reviewed a variety
of alternatives to accelerate the use of Stage III airplanes at
the airport; and
WHEREAS, a federal legislation has been approved to increase
the use of Stage III aircraft nationwide by the year 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Stage III Working Group has proposed an
ordinance which would provide some relief from noisier jets
during the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, many Richfield residents are adversely impacted by
the noise from airplanes flying during these hours..
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1. The City of Richfield encourages the use of quieter Stage III
aircraft nighttime operations.
2. The proposed nighttime ordinance should be expanded to
exclude the use of Stage II planes during the hours of 10:00
p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota this 10th day of February, 1992.
Martin Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk