088-025 - 04-05 Supporting Concept of MPLS-St Paul Hosting 1996 Summer Olympics Resolution 88-25 April 5, 1988
P�ember Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY SUPPORTING
THE CONCEPT OF P�INNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL HOSTING THE 1996 SUMMER OLYMPICS
WHEREAS, the Secretary General of the United States Olympic Committee has
initiated an inquiry to determine whether the cities of Minneapolis-Saint Paul
are interested in hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics; and
WHEREAS, the mayors of Minneapolis-Saint Paul have asked area municipalities
for their general support to the concept of hosting the 1996 Summer Olympic Games;
a nd
WHEREAS, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metro Area enjoys a temporate summer
climate well suited to international athletic competitions and now possesses
numerous excellent athletic facilities suitable as Olympic venues; and
WHEREAS, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metro Area has the capacity to provide
the necessary accommodations to support visiting athletes and spectators; and
WHEREAS, the 1996 Summer Olympic Games would bring significant revenues to
the Plinneapolis-Saint Paul Metro Area as well as extensive international
recognition, without expending taxpayer funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Golden Valley, State of
Minnesota, hereby express to the Mayors of P�inneapolis and Saint Paul its firm
support for the concept of hosting the Summer Olympic Games in 1996.
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Ray B. Stoc man, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
u y y, Deputy ity er
e motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Bakken and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favo r
thereof: Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; and the following was
absent: Anderson; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor Pro
Tem and his signature attested by the Deputy City Clerk.