Exploratory Committee Tuesday, July 3, 2012 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Utah Sports Commission Board Room

Minutes
Welcome/Conducting Steve Price Excused: Jenni Smith, Brett Hopkins, Lane Beattie

Review:
Approve 5/31/2012 Minutes o Approved unanimously

Grant Thomas to present draft of OEC report and gather OEC feedback
The draft needs another two weeks for review The final report and recommendation should be ready by mid-August All agree on timing of the report

Next steps and timeline for review of final report and recommendation
Article distributed: John Hickenlooper: Winter Olympics 2022 bid could bring Colorado together - published Mon., July 2, 2012 and written by Sam Levin Timing of report o Now- Sub-committees review draft and provide feedback to Grant Thomas o July 9, 2012- Last day to get feedback to Grant o July 20 (10:30 at Capitol)- Committee meeting to review changes prior to the report being final o Early August (post London games)- Final report given to the Governor and Mayor Becker for review. At that time the report will be made public o Late August- The Governor and Mayor Becker announce their decision

Added Comments

Denver Competing Bids: - Had the Olympic bid at one point, and gave it away In a public opinion poll, 70% of Vale residents are supportive Key- give SLC and Utah the competitive edge: highlight the States strengths against other bid cities. That is the correct angle to take.

Mayor Becker Closes Meeting The motion to close the meeting passes unanimously. The meeting is closed.

***Closed Session

Next Meeting Scheduled:

July 20 (10:30 at Capitol): Committee meeting to review changes prior to the report being final.