9A, Resolution of Support for the Proposed Multi-Purpose Stadium

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r ,-A ZEEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: November 28, 2011 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Patrick Klaers, City Administ7ra�v SUBJECT: TCAAP/Stadium Proposal // At the October 24, 2011, City Council work session meeting, the City Council discussed the Arden Hills stadium proposal and considered whether the City Council would be in favor of a resolution in support of the stadium proposal. At the November 14, 2011, City Council meeting, the Council directed staff to begin drafting a resolution of support. At the November 21, 2011, City Council work session meeting, the City Council reviewed a draft resolution and offered comments and suggestions. The Mayor directed staff to place the resolution of support on the • agenda for the November 28, 2011, City Council meeting. The draft resolution addresses the history of the site, previous attempts at remediation and reuse, and the benefits of the proposed stadium project. The draft resolution bases the City's support of the stadium proposal on two expectations: 1. The City of Arden Hills will have a seat on any stadium authority or governing board that is created to own, manage, and/or operate the stadium facility, and 2. Any stadium proposal will include provisions requiring the costs of public safety on game and non-game days be paid by the Minnesota Vikings or the stadium authority, either directly or through payments in lieu of taxes. Because the stadium property will be exempt from property taxes, it is critical to the City and its financial security that public safety costs be paid by the users of the stadium facility. Senate Hearings The Senate Tax Committee and Local Government and Elections Committee will hold a joint hearing on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 15 of the State Capitol. The hearing will be focused on potential stadium sites. Ramsey County and the City of Arden Hills will make a presentation at that hearing. According to the agenda for the November 29 hearing, presentations will also be made by the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, the Minnesota Vikings, and the City of Minneapolis. Public testimony in support of or opposition to specific sites will also be taken. City of Arden Hills November 28, 2011, City Council Meeting Page 1 of 2