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2 <br />Mr. Milbauer stated that he did not understand the city getting involved. He questioned how <br />much consideration the council has given it, and why they would act so quickly on a request <br />from a small group of people. Ms. Kuschke questioned what impact passing this resolution might <br />have, since Anoka County holds the responsibility for this decision. Mr. Grochala responded that <br />this has been a major push by the majority of the county board for several years and it doesn’t <br />appear to have any benefit for the city to take a stand against it. Mr. Milbauer pointed out that the <br />county pulled dollars for road improvements when the city council voted against Hodgson Road. <br />Mr. Grochala said there are a lot of road projects in the hopper with Anoka County, including a <br />$14 million project on County Rd. 14. Mr. Grochala also noted that this resolution could get <br />discussed during the legislative session and it wouldn’t help Lino Lakes to be one of a large <br />minority in opposition. Mr. Milbauer added that a stadium in Blaine could have a positive impact <br />on commercial development in Lino Lakes, which is a goal of EDAC. He added that residents <br />against the sales tax should take their opposition to the county, not to the city. <br /> <br />This item was put on the agenda by Councilmember Carlson. Mayor Bergeson is opposed to <br />approving this resolution. Mr. Grochala stated that all councilmembers have some concerns <br />about the sales tax, but are divided on whether the city should take a position. <br /> <br />Ms. Schwartz stated she had concerns about bypassing a state law to let the voters have a choice. <br />Mr. Grochala stated that “bypassing” the state law, as used in the resolution, is misleading. The <br />county is asking for a whole new state law. The legislature must give the county authorization <br />through a special law. <br /> <br />Mr. Helgemoe had to leave, but said he agreed with Mr. Milbauer’s point of view. <br /> <br />Ms. Divine stated the MetroNorth Chamber has not taken a position on this other than it supports <br />the county’s attempt to get the stadium in Anoka County. <br /> <br />After discussion, Mr. Milbauer moved that since this is an Anoka County issue, EDAC <br />recommends the City Council should not get involved. As a county issue, the parties promoting <br />Resolution 05-186 should submit it to the appropriate governing body. Mr. Corson seconded the <br />motion. Motion passed unanimously. <br /> <br />Mr. Grochala noted that about $115 million in accelerated road projects, including additional <br />lanes on 35W, could be a result of the stadium. These are all needs that are currently identified, <br />but are not included in the funding plan. The Federal Reserve Bank did a study that showed $177 <br />per capita positive economic impact on a stadium in the community. <br /> <br />2005 PROGRESS REVIEW <br />Ms. Divine summarized the progress toward the goals in the EDAC 2005 Action Plan, including: <br />1. Woods Edge development. City land was sold, improvements are underway, and three <br />projects have been approved (Betty’s Pies, Country Inn & Suites, and the Workforce <br />Housing/commercial project). Hartford has a preliminary proposal to do the Town Center <br />Parkway/Village Drive corner. The YMCA has submitted an application. It was tabled at <br />Planning & Zoning and staff is working with the YMCA architect on the building site <br />and elevations. It will go back to P&Z in January.