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RESOLUTION 7821 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A VIKINGS STADIUM IN ARDEN HILLS WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council recognizes the social and economic value of the Minnesota Vikings Football Team to the State of Minnesota; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council acknowledges the importance of finding a solution to the Vikings' stated interest in developing a new stadium; and, WHEREAS, a proposal has been put forth by the Minnesota Vikings and Ramsey County to construct a new stadium in Arden Hills on the site of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunitions Plant (TCAAP); and, WHEREAS, private development and redevelopment of nearby properties, both on the TCAAP site and across the northern suburbs, will generate new jobs and ongoing positive economic impacts for the region; and, WHEREAS, much needed transportation infrastructure improvements would be a part of the project; and, • WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the TCAAP site has been an important priority for northern metro communities for decades; and, WHEREAS, as the local partner, Ramsey County has proposed the imposition of a 0.5% county-wide sales tax increase to help fund the development. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council supports the construction of a new Vikings stadium in Arden Hills, subject to the following: 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 Trunk Highway 10 and 1-35W will increase as a result of this project, and as such, MnDOT needs to erect a soundwall (noise barrier) sufficient to protect the health, safety and well-being of Mounds View residents. 4. The City strongly opposes any potential expansion of the airport runway length or intensification of airport designation that may result from stadium development. 5. There shall be no use of the City's utilities without an express, written agreement outlining such use(s) which provides appropriate compensation for operation, liability and long term maintenance. 6. The stadium development shall cause no adverse impact to the City's potable water supply. 7. The City shall be kept fully informed regarding any environmental considerations and risk assessments associated with the development that may adversely impact the City of Mounds View.