HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7821 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.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council
• encourages the Governor, the Legislature and other interested parties to support this project
based on the conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that Mounds View City Council
reserves the right to rescind this resolution should conditions or circumstances dictate such
action.
Adopted this 12th day of September, 2011.
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Joe Flaherty, Mp o
ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
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