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Joel Hanson <br />From: <br />Sent: <br />To: <br />Cc: <br />Subject: <br />Attachments: <br />1 <br />Chris Coleman [Chris.Coleman @ci.stpaul.mn.us] <br />Thursday, June 30, 2011 3103 PM <br />wjwe @aol.com; David Grant; Jim Bownik; will .rossbach @ci.maplewood.mn.us; Joe Flaherty; <br />Mike Kuehn; Dan Roe; John Schaaf; Sue Banovetz; mayorlindstrom @gmail.com; Robert <br />Uzpen; sandymartin444 @gmail.com; Bill Blesener; dave .jacobsen @newbrightommn.gov; <br />wmample @yahoo.com <br />pat .klaers @ci.arden- hills.mn.us; Heather Butkowski; Joel Hanson; <br />fim.antonen @ci.maplewood.mn.us; Jim Ericson; Wally Wysopal; Bill Malinen; kim.moore- <br />sykes@ci.saint- anthony.; Richard Carlbom; Bill Short; Melinda Coleman; Gerald Urban; Justin <br />Miller; dean.lotter@newbrightonmn.gov; tschwerm @shoreviewmn.gov; <br />tsimonson @shoreviewmn.gov; msather @whitebearlake.org <br />Request from the City of Saint Paul - CaII to Action Regarding Half -Cent Sales Tax <br />Letter to Governor Dayton from Cities re Vikings sales tax.doc; Sample Resolution opposing <br />imposition of half cent sales tax in Ramsey Co.doc <br />Letter to Governor Sample Resolution <br />Dayton from... opposing imp... <br />Dear .fellow Ramsey County Mayors, <br />As you know, the Governor, along with Legi.slative leaders, are working diligently to reach <br />a budget deal; at the same time, a deal to build a new Vikings stadium is imminent. The <br />stadium deal is expected to include a half -cent sales tax .levi.od solely in Ramsey County. <br />The proposed Ramsey County tax to fund a statewide asset is not fair or, equitable Lo our <br />residents and businesses. All counties and cities across :Minnesota will benefit from a <br />stadium and should all share the burden of funding it. <br />The Governor and the Legislature need to develop a tats solution for everyone .n <br />Minnesota. <br />Those about to strike this deal must hear from you before they .finalize negotiations. To <br />ensure they get the message that a fair solution is essential, please consider the <br />following: <br />1. Contact Governor Dayton: 651-296 -3391 or mark.dayton @state.mn.us <br />2. Ca1l or write your State House and Senate Members and Ramsey County Commissioner <br />(sample letter attached) <br />Minnesota Senate Legislator Information: htlp://www.senate.mn/members/index.php? <br />1.s =hhe ad' r <br />Minnesota House Legislator Information: http://www.house.leg.state.mn.usimembersihmem.asp <br />Ramsey County Commissioner Information: http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/cb/indes.hum <br />3. Ask your City Council to consider the attached resolution <br /><f. <br />Make sure your neighbors and local businesses are engaged <br />We would appreciate nearing mac', from you. Please email or call Reichard Cacibom from my <br />st:aif at r:.ch.a.d,c.aribomC ... stpaul.mn.us or 651-261-1306 to let us know your city's status <br />is this process or to answer any questions. <br />Please 40:_n me in voicing your opposition Lc this `air: proposal.. Thank you for your <br />time and consideration. <br />Sincerely, <br />Chris Coleman, Mayor <br />3 <br />