93-7971R19
RESOLUTION NO. 7971
RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO THE RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has levied a 3$ tax on the gross
receipts of lodging from hotels and motels in the City pursuant to
Minnesota Statute Section 169.190; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute Section 169.190 authorizes the
proceeds of the tax to fund a Tourism Promotion Board for the purpose
of marketing and promoting the City as a tourist or convention center;
and
WHEREAS, the articles and bylaws of the Richfield Tourism
Promotion Board provide the City Council of the City of Richfield
appoint three (3) directors to the Board representing the Hampton Inn,
Motel 6 and the Richfield Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, the term of each director be three (3) years, provided
that the first director named in the Articles of Incorporation shall
serve for a term of (1) year, and the second director so named shall
serve for a term of two (2) years and the third director so named
shall serve for a term of three (3) years; and
WHEREAS, each director shall serve as a director until his or her
successor shall have been appointed and have qualified, or until his
or her earlier disqualification, death, resignation, or removal; and
WHEREAS, Charles Davis, the former Regional Vice President for
Motel 6, is no longer associated with the firm and Motel 6 has
requested that George Otterson, Area Manager for Motel 6, replace Mr.
Davis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota have appointed the directors to the Richfield
Tourism Promotion Board as follows:
1. Larry Zielke, Attorney with Shapiro and Normeyer law firm,
representing the Richfield Chamber of Commerce, serving a term of
one (1) year; and
2. George Otterson, Arena Manager for Motel 6, serving a term of two
(2) years; and
3. William Brusman, Vice President of Realty Development Services,
Inc. representing the Hampton Inn, serving a term of three (3)
years.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota
this 25th day of January, 1993. ~
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Martin J. K' sch, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk