1972-4747rRESOLUTION NO~ 4747
Resolution Concerning Continued Operation of Metropolitan
Aircraft So-~~~nd Abatement Council
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has a deep concern for the environment in
which its citizens must live, and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has participated in the work of the Metropolitan
Aircraft Sound Abatement Council (MASAC) through the faithful and competent services
of its representatives , and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield believes the continued existence of MASAC,
having equal public representation is essential to the accomplishment of programs
needed to alleviate the impact of aircraft noise on all .communities adjacent to the
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Richfield
urgently petitions the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) to reconsider the action
taken at its meeting of February 29, 1972 in regard to Metropolitan Aircraft Sound
Abatement Council and instead agree to provide MAC funds from its "user" revenues
for the total support of MASAC as an autonomous body established in accordance
with Minnesota Law and the public desire to advise the MAC on measures needed
to abate aircraft noise .
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 13th day of March, 1972.
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ren L. Law ~ Mayor
ATTEST:
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Thomas Moran City Clerk