HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.n. Approve City Participation - 1991 International Summer Special Olympics • CITY OF ROSEMOIINT
ERECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 6, 1990
AGENDA TTEM: AGENDA SECTION: Dept.
1991 International Summer Special Olympics Head Reports / Consent
PREPARED BY: AGENDAI�t�n/� � L.�. � � �
Tracie Pechonick, E.D. Specialist ���Y� �
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ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BYr��
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The 1991 International Summer Special Olympics is being billed as the
largest sporting event in the world during 1991. Special athletes, along
with their coaches and families, from ninety countries will be
participating in the games. For the first time ever, Russia will be
attending.
Communities in the metro area have the opportunity to become involved in
the games in a special way through the Host City Program. Ninety area
cities �ill participate in this program by "adopting" one of the countries
attending the games. The purpose of -the Host �ity Program is for the
participating communities to take on somewhat of a "cheerleading" and
general publicity role.
Planning for the Host City Program began in June 1990, and while the
country of Indonesia was designated as Rosemount's adopted country, staff
delayed requesting City involvement in hopes that local civic organizations
would take charge. Most other communities in .Dakota County are involving a
variety of sectors in putting-together Host City Programs. I truly believe
that the Rosemount community should make an effort toward, becoming involved
in this worthwhile cause.
Taking part in the Host City Program does not irivolve a large monetary .
commitment and daes not require the creation of an overwhelming program.
As a result, I would like to address several of the civic organizations in
Rosemount. The purpose of talking to these groups would be to encourage
them to take the Host City Program on as their own. Materials are provided
through the Special Olympics Speakers Bureau so no staff time is required
to prepare presentations.
Therefore, the contributions needed from the City of Rosemount include the
staff time needed to present this information to community groups and City
Council support of Rosemount' s participation as a Host City for Indonesia
during the 1991 International Summer Special Olympics. Thank you for your
consideration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to authorize Rasemount' s participation
as a Host City for Indonesia during the 1991 International Summer
Special Olympics and to encourage support and participation from local
civic organizations, institutions, and businesses.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Approved