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Mounds View City Council September 12,2011 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 4 <br /> supporting the Vikings Stadium. <br /> • <br /> Barbara Haake, 3024 County Road I, thanked the Mayor for his comments this evening. She <br /> indicated she was an avid Vikings fan but did not feel the .5% tax increase was fair to Ramsey <br /> County tax payers. Ms. Haake expressed frustration that Anoka County and Hennepin County <br /> would not be assisting with the tax increase. <br /> Ms. Haake reviewed the proposed plan for the site stating the site would have four entrances and <br /> exits which would affect local traffic on game days. In addition, the site would have a great deal <br /> of impervious surfaces but this could affect the watershed district or Rice Creek. She <br /> recommended the Council add a stipulation that Met Council would be responsible for <br /> maintenance and the charges for the lift station and storm sewer needed for this development. In <br /> addition, she recommended that if any significant changes were made to the Stadium plans that <br /> Mounds View be allowed to withdraw its support. <br /> Mrs. Haake also pointed out two new requirements that should be a part of the resolution: <br /> Ms. Haake stated if the stadium and the redevelopment were to contaminate the City's water <br /> supply, it will be the responsibility of the Vikings development. She indicated the water runoff <br /> from this site would also have to be treated on the TCAAP site. <br /> Mayor Flaherty thanked Ms. Haake for her input this evening. <br /> Greg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue in Arden Hills, explained he served on the Arden • <br /> Hills Council for nine years. He spoke in detail on the stadium resolution noting he opposed the <br /> development. Mr. Larson also opposed the sales tax levy increase as Ramsey County had a <br /> smaller population to cover the great expense. Mr. Larson indicated a referendum bill would be <br /> the only fair way for this to proceed to allow the voting public a voice on the issue. <br /> Mr. Larson then reviewed the overall expense that would be assumed by Ramsey County through <br /> bond sales, issuance expenses and interest over time. He stated the estimated true expense would <br /> be closer to $675 million than $300 million. This burden was too large for Ramsey County and <br /> its residents to bare. He suggested the Council not support the sales tax increase for the stadium <br /> as now was not the time to increase taxes. <br /> Cindy Palm, 2266 Terrace Drive, clarified that the proposed stadium was an entertainment venue <br /> that would be used year round and not just for the Vikings Stadium. She indicated the overall <br /> revenue generated from the development would outweigh the increased tax rate. Ms. Palm stated <br /> the site needed to be developed and would create jobs for the community. She recommended the <br /> Council support ti?, : _oposed <br /> Council Member Hull indicated the responses in the letter from Ramsey County were incredibly <br /> vague. He questioned if any additieeai informatcn was available .a to how l_opert_y values <br /> would lee affected. City Acimii istratoa if_ic C i sLc:'..ed no acic i ional infirnia`Lien was availatle. <br /> Rob Marty, 7627 Spring Lake Road, expressed concern that the airport would be expanded if the <br /> 11111 <br />