Res 1986 - 27 Supporting the Merger of NW Orient & Republic AirlinesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 86-27
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MERGER OF NORTHWEST ORIENT
AND REPUBLIC AIRLINES
WHEREAS, Mendota Heights is located under one of the major flight paths
for arrivals and departures at Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport; and
WHEREAS, although the number of airport operations has increased dramatically
since deregulation in.1978, the number of passengers has remained relatively
constant; and
WHEREAS, much of this increased traffic, which is having a very negative
noise impact on the.community, is due to TwinCities based Northwest and Republic
providing duplicative flights to the same destinations; and
WHEREAS, Northwest Orient Airline is the recognized industry leader in dealing
with the noise problem.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved that the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights supports the proposed acquisition of Republic Airlines by Northwest
Orient Airlines. The Council believes this merger would reduce noise impacts by
reducing the volume of unnecessary, duplicative flights, and by placing a majority
of Twin Cities airport operations under control of an operator with a proven
record in noise reduction efforts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights urges
the U.S. Department of Transportation to approve the proposed merger.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this First day of April,
1986 1
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By ketyd-,/lr, 44,-4
Robert G. Lockwood
Mayor
ATTEST:
Kthleen M. Swanson
City Clerk