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CITY OF BLAIN <br /> E <br /> E <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 11-49 <br /> SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED VIKINGS STADIUM AT THE ARDEN HILLS <br /> ARMORY SITE IN RAMSEY COUNTY <br /> WHEREAS,the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners on February 15,2011 <br /> approved Resolution No. 2011-075 declaring its interest in pursuing the potential <br /> acquisition and remediation of land and making public infrastructure improvements to <br /> allow for a stadium project on the former TCAAP site;and <br /> WHEREAS, Ramsey County's interest in encouraging and assisting economic. <br /> development and transportation improvement projects which will provide jobs and <br /> enhance the communities' tax base for the benefit of its residents and surrounding <br /> businesses would benefit the City of Blaine with their proximity to the potential project; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS,the City of Blaine agrees that use of a portion of the land as a multi- <br /> use stadium may provide an opportunity to cost-effectively improve transportation <br /> infrastructure and stimulate economic development in the surrounding areas;and <br /> WHEREAS,the Blaine City Council encourages all parties involved to develop a <br /> strong public/private sector partnership together with a comprehensive project financing <br /> plan resulting in no property tax increase;and <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Blaine City Council <br /> hereby supports the proposed Viking Stadium Project at the Arden Hills Armory site <br /> located in Ramsey County. <br /> PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 21"day of April,2011. <br /> • r-' <br /> Tom Ryan,Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> arkl <br /> Jane .Cross,CMC,City Clerk <br />