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1TON Worksession Item the city that works i'r l nu REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Work Session Discussion-Discussion Regarding Ramsey County's Half- Cent Sales Tax Proposal to Fund a New Minnesota Vikings Stadium at the TCAAP Site in Arden Hills DEPARTMENT HEAD'S APPROVAL: Dean R. Lotter, City Manager Schawn P. Johnson, Assistant to the City Manager CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL: No comments to supplement this report Comments attached Legislative History: On February 15, 2011, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution declaring its interest in pursuing the potential acquisition, remediation, and public improvements of the former TCAAP site to allow for the construction of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium. As part of the funding plan for the proposed stadium, Ramsey County is proposing the implementation of a half-cent sales tax. Recently neighboring communities have passed resolutions publically stating their view of Ramsey County's proposed half-cent sales tax. The City of St. Paul recently adopted a resolution opposing the imposition of half-cent sales tax in Ramsey County for the construction of a new stadium. The City of St. Paul recognizes the social and economic value the Vikings bring to the State of Minnesota, but believes that the costs for building a new stadium should be shared state- wide. For Council review, please find attached a copy of the proposed letter and resolution against the half-cent sales tax provided by the City of St. Paul. On April 21, 2011, the City of Blaine passed a resolution supporting the construction of a new Vikings stadium at the Arden Hills TCAAP site. The City of Blaine believes that new stadium will also encourage and assist economic development and transportation improvements due to its close proximity to the proposed stadium. For Council review, please find attached a copy of the proposed letter and resolution in support of the proposed stadium proposal provided by the City of Blaine. Recommendation: City staff is seeking guidance from the City Council to determine whether or not the City of New Brighton is interested in passing a resolution in support or against the half-cent sales tax that Ramsey County is proposing to assist with the funding of a proposed Vikings stadium. chawn P. nson Assistan the City Manager I:\COUNCIL\REPORTS\201 I\Admin\Work Session Discussion-Proposed Ramsey County Sales Tax-Vikings Stadium-July 20l I.doc