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EXTRACT OF MINUTES
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE VILLAGE OF FALCON HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA
HELD: April 26, 1973
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting
of the Village Council of the Village of Falcon Heights,
Minnesota, was duly held at the Village Hall, in said
Village on April 26, 1973, commencing at 7:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Mayor Warkentien,
Members Stone, Black, Eklund and Stocker. None were absent.
The following resolution was introduced:
RESOLUTION N0. 73-12
VILLAGE OF FALCON HEIGHTS
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A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE FILE ,
PERTAINING TO AN INCREASE IN PENSION BENEFITS FOR THE
VOLUNTEER FIREMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF FALCON HEIGHTS.
WHEREAS, Senate File has been introduced in
the 1973 Minnesota Legislative Session;
WHEREAS, said bill was prepared after a thorough
study of the benefits presently afforded the volunteer
firemen of the Village of Falcon Heights, in comparison
with benefits afforded by other villages;
WHEREAS, the benefits presently given. to volunteer
firemen of the Village of Falcon Heights are felt to
be insufficient in comparison with benefits afforded by
• other villages; and
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WHEREAS, an increase in pension benefits and length
of service is necessary to retain present members who
will soon achieve maximum benefits under the present
law, and also necessary to recruit new members; and
WHEREAS, an increase in pension benefits and
length of service is felt to be just and reasonable in
light of the great duties and responsibilities of the
volunteer firemen of the Village of Falcon Heights;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village
Council of the Village of Falcon Heights as follows:
The Village Council of the Village of Falcon Heights
fully supports Senate File , and urges the Minnesota
Legislature to enact said legislation.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolu-
Lion was made by Member Stocker, seconded by Mayor
Warkentien, and, upon a vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: All; The following voted
against: None.
WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed
and adopted.
Attest: ~ w~p. ~L i
wan B . Barne s ~V~
Clerk-Administrator
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Willis C. A. Warkentien
Mayor