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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 87-10 RESOLUTION 87 -] 0 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