Res 74 - 19 Commending Repsonse to WSP Fire��
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION N0. 74-19
RESOLUTION COMMENDING RESPONSE TO WEST ST. PAUL
FIRE
WI-�REAS, during the early morning of Friday, January 11, a
catastrophic fire occurred at the Bellows Court Apartment complex
in the City of West St. Paul; and
WHEREAS, the West St. Paul dispatcher placed an immediate call
for assistance; and
WfiEREAS, Mendota Heights police squad cars arrived at the scene
prior to the explosion, both officers administered aid, provided
emergency ambulance service, and gave every possible assistance until
the situation was controlled; and
WHEREAS, twenty-seven members of the Mendota Heights Volunteer
Fire Department responded to the emergency call within minutes of the
call and assisted at the scene until the fire was declared controlled;
and
WI�REAS, six members of the Mendota Heights Volunteer Civil Defense
Police Auxiliary responded to a request for assistance in directing and
controlling traffic on January 14 and January 15, expending a total of
twenty-two hours of voluntary tiime at the scene; and
WHEREAS, all those who responded acted in a most efficient, admirable
manner and without regard for their own personal safety or discomfort;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights that those members of the police department, fire department
and police auxiliary are to be highly commended for their efficient and
selfless concern for the safety of lives and property of others; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council wishes to express its
sincere appreciation and pride in each of the three departments; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be distributed
to all of the department members who responded.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this
Fifth day of February, 1974.
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGH'iS
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Mayor