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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETNG—NOVEMBER 28, 2011 3 Chris Anderson, 1361 W. Floral Drive, pointed out that there are two meetings regarding the stadium going on at the same time tonight; the City Council and in Roseville. She explained that she and her husband have been residents of Arden Hills for 27 years and are raising 7 children. She stated that when they wanted to expand their home, it took two years to go through the required City processes which tripled the cost of building materials. She spoke about the inadequate number of soccer fields in this area due to a lack of available space. She also expressed concern about the stadium bringing strangers and increasing crime in Arden Hills and questioned who will control security during non-Viking events. She suggested the City consider family needs such as additional soccer fields and public campgrounds. She referred to the fact that there has been no money for a stoplight at County Road F and Hamline Avenue even though there have been frequent accidents and was concerned about the additional traffic and drunk drivers. She stated the stadium would destroy the Arden Hills community. Steve Pepin, 1599 Chatham Avenue, stated that he attended the Ramsey County Charter Commission where over 100 people testified against the stadium proposal. He presented to the Council numerous articles about the impact of stadiums on surrounding communities. He stated construction jobs for the stadium would be filled by people from all over the country, not by local residents. Jean Day, 4250 Hamline Avenue N, stated the stadium will impact residents including the lights. She asked the Council to think about whom they are representing when they vote on the stadium proposal. She stated there is significant opposition to the stadium. She referred to traffic accidents at County Road F and Hamline Avenue because there is no money for a stoplight. Robert Carlson, 3377 Snelling Ave. N, stated he has been an Arden Hills resident for 50 years. He referred to previous mayors who had visions for the City. He stated there is a lot invested in this community and asked that the Council vote against the Resolution of Support. David Cmiel, 1861 W. Highway 96, stated his family came to the area in 1880 and he supports the efforts to clean up the TCAAP site. Ramsey County is willing to buy this site and is working with the state to clean up the site. He was concerned that there may not be another chance to get the property cleaned up for development. Steven Jones, 1988 Stowe Ave., stated he has lived in Ramsey County for over 30 years, he believes that something needs to be done with the TCAAP site and he would like to see the stadium built. 3. STAFF COMMENTS 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. October 17, 2011, Council Work Session MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Werner seconded the motion to approve the October 17, 2011, minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).