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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — June 1, 2011 3 2.A.A. Additional TCAAP Presentation (continued) time the development generated any money for the City, the infrastructure would need to be improved. The Ryan development had estimated 50,000 car trips per day every day versus the stadium, which at capacity would generate 42,000 trips on the days there were events. She pointed out that due to the costs involved with the Ryan development, that the project would not have been able to pay for itself. At this time the Agreement between the County and the Vikings is an agreement to talk about an agreement and there are not a lot of details available at this time. She clarified that the City would like to see the property cleaned up and developed and she is open to the stadium idea at this time. Mayor Grant stated the old plan for the TCAAP property did include things that were less than optimal for the City including narrow residential lots. The City would have had to make the lots narrow in order to meet the requirements for TIF. He stated the costs for public service needs in the development would have had to be paid for by the City. The details of the final deal are unknown at this time and the initial agreement is brief and covers only the major points. The City is looking forward to working with the County on this proposal. Councilmember Holden stated the Council has not voted on getting a stadium deal done but the City does have an interest because there are benefits for the City with this development. B. Night to Unite 2011 Proclamation City Administrator Klaers stated the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association along with AAA of Minnesota/Iowa is sponsoring a nationwide crime prevention program. The City is declaring Tuesday, August 2, 2011, as "Night to Unite" in Arden Hills, Ramsey County, Minnesota. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to Proclaim Tuesday, August 2, 2011, as "Night to Unite" in Arden Hills, Ramsey County, Minnesota. The motion carried unanimously (5 -0). PUBLIC Mayor Grant opened the Public Inquiries /Informational at 7:33 p.m. Mr. James Anderson, 5743 Donegal Drive, Shoreview, stated many people are opposed to the stadium especially those residents that live nearby. The residents of Ramsey County will be unreasonably taxed for this development. He stated the owners of the team should build the stadium because they are the ones that will benefit from it, not the residents. He asked that the people be given a chance to be heard and he is opposed to the taxpayers having to pay for a stadium. Ms. Wendy Kiewel, 8454 Greenwood Drive, Mounds View, expressed concerns that if the stadium is in Ramsey County then the Anoka Airport will expand. She asked if any consideration has been given to the Anoka Airport and residents in this area. She also stated as a Ramsey County resident she does not want to pay for the stadium.