RES 1988-28 - 00004375' RESOLUTION NO. 28 - 1988
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY
SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF MINNEAPOLIS AND 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 and 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 accomodations 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, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fridley,
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 AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 28TH DAY OF
MARCH, 1988
WIELIAM J. NEE YOR
ATTEST:
SHIRLEY A. tYAAPALA - CqTY CLERK