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RESOLUTION NO. 12-014 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MINNESOTA VIKINGS STADIUM IN ARDEN HILLS WHEREAS, the New Brighton City Council recognizes the social and economic value of he Minnesota Vikings Football Team to the State of Minnesota; and, WHEREAS; a proposal has been put forth by the Minnesota Vikings and Ramsey County p construct a new multi-purpose stadium in Arden Hills on the site of the former Twin Cities army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP); and, WHEREAS; private development and redevelopment of nearby properties, both on the site and across the northern suburbs will generate new jobs and ongoing positive iic impacts for the region; and, WHEREAS; much needed transportation infrastructure improvements would be a part of project; and, WHEREAS; the redevelopment of the TCAAP site has been an important priority for n metro communities for decades; and, WHEREAS; as the local partner, Ramsey County has proposed the imposition of a 0.5% wide sales tax or a 3% food and beverage tax to help fund the development; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the New Brighton City Council supports construction of a new Vikings stadium in Arden Hills, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Minnesota Vikings are a state-wide amenity and any public subsidy approved in support of a stadium development should reflect this. 2. Should a local option sales tax be considered, the residents of Ramsey County shall be provided the ability to vote on the proposed sales tax by a referendum vote. 3. Traffic noise on I -35W and Trunk Highway 10 will increase as a result of this project, and as such, MnDOT needs to erect a sound wall (noise barrier) sufficient to protect the health, safety and well being of New Brighton residents. 4. The City strongly opposes any potential expansion of Anoka County airport runway length or intensification of airport designation that may result from a stadium development.