HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-186 Council ResolutionSTATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ANOKA
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION # 05 -186
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING 'I lit REQUIREMENT OF HOLDING A
REFERENDUM. FOR THE FUNDING OF A SPORTS STADIUM
WHEREAS, Anoka County and the Minnesota Vikings are proposing to construct a
sports stadium in the City of Blaine; and
WHEREAS, Anoka County is proposing to financially fund a portion of the stadium
with a County -wide sales tax and other fees which will be paid by taxpayers, and
. WHEREAS, Anoka County and others are in favor of bypassing a state law which
REQUIRES a referendum in order to increase taxes to fund a stadium.
NOW 'tkiEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lino Lakes City Council, which is
the representative government body of the residents of Lino Lakes, support the necessity
of a referendum as it is required by law.
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Lost 12/12/2005
Roll call vote:
Yes - Carlson, Dahl
No - Stoltz, Reinert, Bergeson
Mayor, John Bergeson