1971-4501r'~
RESOLUTION No. 4501
RESOLUTION RELATING TO METROPOLITAN SPORTS AREA FACILITIES
WHEREAS, .the Cities of Bloomington, Minneapolis and Richfield are the joint
owners of the. Metropolitan Sports Area under an agreement known as the Ownership
and Operations ..Agreement, and
WHEREAS, it appears that there is a need to improve the existing facilities
located at the Metropolitan Sports Area, or to construct additional facilities, or
both, in order to serve the needs of existing and future users of such facilities,
and
WHEREAS, it appears that there is a need to arrive at a decision on any im-
provemeni~ of or additions to the existing facilities at the earliest possible
date;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. This Council herewith expresses its willingness to cooperate with the
Cities of Bloomington and Minneapolis in developing a joint course of
action, as promptly as possible, to expand existing facilities or build additional
facilities, or both, at the Metropolitan Sports Area in order to provide adequate
accommodations for the users of such facilities, Further, this Council herewith
expresses its willingness to consider a pro rata basis for supporting bonds issued
for the purpose of providing such facilities and to support legislation, if any,
determined to be necessary to provide such accommodations.
2. This Council urges the Councils of the City of Minneapolis and the City of
Bloomington to take action, together with the City of Richfield, to develop
a joint course of action on this matter at the earliest possible date.
3. Let copies of this resolution be sent to the City Councils of Minneapolis
and Bloomington, the Metropolitan Sports Area Commission, the Minnesota
Vikings, the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota North Stars.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 25th day of January,
1971.
Stanley W. Olson Mayor
Attest:
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} Thomas J. Moan City Clerk
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