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Council approves two military training license agreements amid dissent
Summary
The council approved two intergovernmental license agreements allowing U.S. military training on Metro property at 1414 County Hospital Road; one council member voted no and two abstained on each measure.
The Metropolitan Council on May 5 approved two intergovernmental license agreements authorizing the United States to enter property at 1414 County Hospital Road for limited military training purposes.
Council member Benedict announced a firm opposition. "I'm an absolute no on this resolution," Council member Benedict said during discussion of RS 20 25 11 87, adding later when the second but similar resolution was presented, "this vote is not about punishing our service members. This is about telling the leaders within the US Army…
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