HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988.03.21 RESO 1988-0014RESOLUTION 1988-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO,,
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF
MINNEAPOLIS -ST. PAUL HOSTING THE 1996 SUMMER OLYMPICS.
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WHEREAS, the Secretary General of the United States Olympic Committee
has initiated an inquiry to determine whether the cities of Mpls-St. Paul
are interested in hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics; and
WHEREAS, the mayors of Mpls-St. Paul have asked area municipalities
for their general support to the concept of hosting the 1996 Summer
Olympic Games; and
WHEREAS, the Mpls-St. 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 Mpls-St. 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 Mpls-St. Paul Metro Area as well as extensive
international recognition without expending taxpayer funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Hugo,, State of
Minnesota, hereby express to the Mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul its
firm support for the concept of hosting the Summer Olympic Games in 1996.
ADOPTED AND PASSED THIS 21ST DAY OF MARCH, 1988.
VOTING AYE:
VOTING NAY:
Peltier, Potts, Olson, Atkinson
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ATTEST:
MarY, Creager, Cil -'Clerk: