88-7406R76
RESOLUTION N0. 7406
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF MINNEAPOLIS-ST. 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-St. Paul have asked area
municipalities for their general support to the concept of
hosting the 1996 Summer Olympic Games; and
WHEREAS, the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro Area enjoys a
temperate summer climate well suited to international athletic
competitions and now possesses numerous excellent athletic
facilities suitable as Olympic venues; and
` WHEREAS, the Minneapolis-St. 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro Area as
well as extensive international recognition, without expending
taxpayer funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, hereby express to the Mayors of Minneapolis and St.
Paul its firm support for the concept of hosting the Summer
Olympic Games in 1996.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Richfie d
Minnesota this 14th day of March, 1988. /~ ~j
Steven J. Quad ~/ Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas Ferber City Clerk