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Ul <br />a <br />v5�;;r;l <br />City Council <br />:,•'.� MINNESOTA NBA BASKETBALL <br />5525 Cedar Lake Road <br />Minneapolis, MN 55416 <br />612-544-DUNK <br />HE: Minnesota NBA Basketball <br />Dear Council Members: <br />December 17, 1986 <br />As you know, we have been working hard to bring exciting NBA <br />Basketball back to Minnesota. it has been 26 years since the <br />Lakers left, and our chances are excellent for an NBA franchise <br />to be awarded April 20, 1987, when the league has committed to <br />announce expansion sites. <br />In order to*maximize the input of our fans, we have had a <br />"Name The Team" contest which ended December 15. After only one <br />advertisement, we received suggestions from over 5,500 people! <br />We have derided upon two finalists, and want to ask for your help <br />in choosing the eventual team name. We see your council and the <br />other city councils throughout Minnesota as representatives of <br />all parts of our state. Each council has one vote, and we hope <br />that you will consider the two name alternatives and write us <br />with your choice at the address above by January 9. The majority <br />will rule, and the choice of the most city councils will be our <br />NBA team name. <br />You should know that we have tried to select names which are <br />marketable, consider the personality of our state and its people, <br />and reflect on the geography, recreational opportunities and <br />other unique characteristics of Minnesota. The two choices are: <br />1. Minnesota Polars, or <br />2. Minnesota Timber Wolves. <br />Thank you for taking the time to help us choose a name for <br />the NBA team which will soon represent our great state. <br />Sincerely, <br />HINNGSOTA NBA BASKETBALL Ha ve Ra� 4ry N'clf sonK!8itein <br />**Minnesota NBA Basketball is a Division of <br />Northwest Racquet, Swim G Health Clubs, Inc.10 <br />