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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
• C O U N C I L R E S O L U T I O N
Date March 23, 1988
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS 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-St. 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 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 1
recognition, without expending taxpayer funds; and
WHEREAS, at least two cities have expressed a desire to host a new Olympic
Stadium (the only facility that needs to be added in order to host this event);
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Falcon Heights, State
of Minnesota, hereby express to the Mayors of Minneapolis-Saint Paul its firm
support for the concept of hosting the Summer Olympic Games in 1996 as outlined
in the March 9, 1988 proposal.
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Moved by Chenoweth Approved by
Mayor
March 23, 1988
Yeas Nays Date
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Adopted by Counci 1 March 23, 1988