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RESOLUTION NO. �f-a D
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA SUPPORTING
THE CONCEPT OF MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL HOSTING THE 1996 SUMMER OLYMPICS.,
WHEREAS,• the Secretary General of the United States Olympic Committee h:is
initiated an inquiry to determine whether the cities of Minneapolis -Saint Pivil
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; and
WHEREAS, the Minneapolis -Saint 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 -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 Minneapolis -Saint Paul Metro Area as well as extensive international
recognition, without expending taxpayer funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BET IT RESOLVED that the City of Medina ,
State of Minnesota, hereby express to the Mayors of Minneapolis and Saint Paul
its firm support for the concept of hosting the Summer -Olympic Games in 1996.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Medina
at a regular meeting held on __ApriALja___, 1988 by the
following vote:
CLERK -TREASURER