Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission
Encyclopedia
Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission (MSFC) is the owner and operator of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
in Minneapolis. The MSFC was established in 1977, by the Minnesota Legislature
. The MSFC consists of seven members. Six are appointed by the Minneapolis City Council
, and the chair is appointed by the Governor of Minnesota
and can't live in Minneapolis.
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, commonly called the Metrodome, is a domed sports stadium in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Opened in 1982, it replaced Metropolitan Stadium, which was on the current site of the Mall of America in Bloomington and Memorial Stadium on the University...
in Minneapolis. The MSFC was established in 1977, by the Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota Legislature
The Minnesota Legislature is the legislative branch of government in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is a bicameral legislature located at the Minnesota Capitol in Saint Paul and it consists of two houses: the lower Minnesota House of Representatives and the Minnesota Senate...
. The MSFC consists of seven members. Six are appointed by the Minneapolis City Council
Minneapolis City Council
The Minneapolis City Council is the governing body of the City of Minneapolis. The City Council is composed of 13 single member districts, called wards. Barbara Johnson is president of the council. The council is dominated by members of the DFL Party with 12 members. The Green Party has one member...
, and the chair is appointed by the Governor of Minnesota
Governor of Minnesota
The Governor of Minnesota is the chief executive of the U.S. state of Minnesota, leading the state's executive branch. Forty different people have been governors of the state, though historically there were also three governors of Minnesota Territory. Alexander Ramsey, the first territorial...
and can't live in Minneapolis.
Chairs of MSFC
- Dan Brutger (1977–1983)
- Ron Gornick (1983–1991)
- Bill Hunter (1991–1993)
- Henry J. Savelkoul (1993–1999)
- Kathryn Roberts (1999–2003)
- Roy Terwilliger (2003–2011)
- Ted MondaleTed MondaleTheodore A. "Ted" Mondale is a politician and entrepreneur. He is the elder son of the former senator, ambassador and Vice President Walter Mondale and Joan Mondale. He is a former Minnesota state senator and is currently the CEO of Nazca Solutions, Inc...
(2011-) - MSFC website (also Metrodome's site)