City Council Resolution 1982-41RESOLUTION - 1982 #41
RESOLUTION RELATING TO DOCKET #AB-61 SUB. N0. 119F
Resolution Opposing the Proposed Abandonment of
Railroad Line from Rogers to Monticello
WHEREAS, Burlington Northern Railraod has initiated
action to abandon a section of their railroad line
running from Rogers, Minnesota, to Monticello,
Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Monticello, wishing to
act in the best interest of the people of Monticello,
held a hearing for the purpose of receiving public
comment; and
WHEREAS, it is the expressed opinion of the City Council
that the abandonment of said railroad line would be a
detriment to community well being.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MONTICELLO THAT:
1) The proposed abandonment of the Burlington
Northern Railroad line from Rogers to Monti-
cello is hereby opposed.
2) The City Administrator is directed to submit
to all relevant agencies a letter expressing
the City's opposition.
3) The City of Monticello shall lend its support
to other public and private agencies which are
in opposition to the abandonment in an effort
to present a united position.
Adopted by the Council this 14th day of June, 1982.
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Arve A. Grimsmo
ATT ST:
Thomas A. Eidem
City Administrator