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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION
Date March 21, 198.8 Resolution No. 88-24
Motion by Harvey Seconded by Sindt
- RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF MINNEAPOLIS-
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; and
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
provided the necessary accommodations to support visiting athle ics and
spectators;. and
WHEREAS, the 1996 Summer Olympic Games would bring significant
revenues to the i~tinneapolis-Saint Paul Metro Area as well as extensive
international .recognition, without expending .taxpayer funds.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Lakeville, 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
Lakeville at a regular meeting held on March 21, 1.988.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
BY:
Du ne Zaun, May r
ATTEST:
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atrick McGa vey, City Clerk