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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LOCATING AN OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT
FACILITY WITHIN AN0~A COUNTY AT THE BLAINE SOCCER COMPLEX
WHEREAS, Anoka County and the northern suburbs have long sought a major
facility for this area; and,
WHEREAS, there is support from Governor Rudy Perpich and legislative
representatives from this area; and,
WHEREAS, the positive economic impact of a major facility of this type
will be felt throughout both the northern suburbs as well as the entire State
of Minnesota; and,
WHEREAS, the Blaine Soccer Complex is the largest and most widely
utilized soccer facility in the Upper Midwest; and,
WHEREAS, the Blaine Soccer Complex is the "Home" of the USA Cup
International Youth Soccer Tournament;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Columbia Heights City Council
that every effort be made to locate and establish an Olympic Development
Facility with Anoka County at the Blaine Soccer Complex; and, furthermore, that
the City of Columbia Heights supports the efforts of the Northern Mayor,s
Association in pursuing such a sports complex.
Passed this 26th day of January
Offered By: Peterson
Seconded By: Pau 1 son
Roll Call: Ali ayes
Student, Counc~r Secretary
, 1987.
Br~' G. Nawrocki, Mayor