1973-4951r
RESOLUTION NO. 4J5~.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RETENTION Or MI:S~EMEANOR
PROSECUTIONS ON THE MUNICIPAL LEVEL
WHEREAS the City of Richfield believes that it is through the local misdemeanor
prosecution function that municipalities maintain safety and order within their
boundaries, and
WHEREAS, enactment and enforcement of local ordinances are a response to
citizen need and citizen demand, and
WHEREAS the citizens of each municipality have a right to swift recourse
when laws are broken, and
WHEREAS it is of utmost importance that elected officials be in a position to
respond to citizen needs, and
WHEREAS retention of suburban prosecutors provides the opportunity for appropriate
response to citizen complaints, personal attention to cases, close relationships
between the prosecutor and police officer to the benefit of our citizens, and
WHEREAS close coordination and scheduling of court appearances between pro-
secutors and police: witnesses results in efficiency and quality work,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richfield, Minnesota does
oppose consolidation of misdemeanor prosecutions in the office of the Hennepin
County Attorney and urges the legislature to reject proposals whichwould effect
such consolidation.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 26th day of March,
1973.
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ATTEST:
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Thomas J o 1Vloran City Clerk
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