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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETNG—NOVEMBER 28, 2011 7 Mayor Grant commented that after the City rescinded their offer to purchase the TCAAP site for the Ryan development, the GSA had decided to put the property up for auction. The City attempted to market the property but there was no interest. That auction has now been delayed until August of 2012. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Tamble seconded a motion to approve Resolution 2011-057 Resolution of Support for the Ramsey County and Minnesota Vikings Proposal for Development of a Multi-Purpose Stadium and 170 Acres of Private Development on the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant Site. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to amend Resolution 2011-057 adding a third stipulation that no City of Arden Hills money will be used to construct the stadium. Councilmember Holden stated that she is in favor of the stadium but does not want City dollars invested in the construction of the stadium or site improvements such as sewer and water. Mayor Grant asked Councilmember Holden to clarify that her amendment addresses the stadium site only and not the 170 acres for private development. Councilmember Holden responded that her amendment addresses only the stadium site. The motion to amend carried unanimously (5-0). Councilmember Holden stated the Council received a suggested amendment from Rich Straumann regarding the Rice Creek Trail South. She stated that while she thought his suggestion is a good idea, there are other issues related to trails that would also need to be addressed so she did not believe the resolution should be revised as he requested. Councilmember Tamble commented that this resolution is reflecting the City's support but the ultimate decision will be made by the State Legislature. Councilmember Holden commented that as a private citizen, she does have some reservations about the fact that this is a stadium proposal, but as a Councilmember, she must consider that the benefits for the City are significant. Councilmember Holmes explained that the lobbyist the City has employed will be protecting the City's interests and protecting the residents of Arden Hills throughout the legislative process. Mayor Grant pointed out that the resolution of support includes a clause that the City will have a seat on the operating board responsible for overseeing and managing the stadium facility. This ensures that the City will "have a seat at the table" in terms of the operation of the stadium into the future.