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<br />t 03/17 /2006 OS: 52 FAX 763 50S 5060 <br /> <br />CITY OF PLYMOUTH <br /> <br />~ 002/002 <br /> <br />IDA City of <br />.p, Plymouth <br /> <br />tMIi'r..t'i.... . <br /> <br />Ad~~cilll9S:o Life <br /> <br />Hennepin County Commissioners <br />Government Center <br />Hennepin COWlty Government Center <br />Minneapolis, MN 55487 <br /> <br />Subject: Stadium Funding Proposal <br /> <br />Dear Commissioners: <br /> <br />We understand that you are seekinginput on the stadium funding proposal a.nd that you <br />are scheduled to deliberate the issue on Tuesday. The Plymouth City Council discussed <br />the stadium issue at a recent council meeting. While individual members offered a <br />variety of thoughts on the matter, we unanimously agreed on one thing - if the County <br />Board decides that the stadium funding plan should be pursued, the question should <br />be put to a public referendum. <br /> <br />We are strong supporters of local control and representative government, particularly <br />with respect to essential services. However, in Plymouth, we have a history of sending <br />. large, discretionary projects with great cjti~en interest to our voters. In recent yea{S, <br />Plymouth voters have supported construction of an activity center, acquisition of 125 <br />acres of open space, and construction once center/swim facjljties (in partnership with <br />LifeTime Fitness and the Wazyata Hockey Association). It was important to the City <br />Council to allow residents to vote on these issues. We have found that a referendum <br />process allows for education of the citizenry and engenders trust. <br /> <br />The City Council believes that Plymouth residents want to speak on the stadium issue. <br />The stadium is a signifipant project with statewide benefit, for which onlyaennepin <br />County residents would be taxed. <br /> <br />.Council members also expressed concern about the state of the economy and budget <br />constra.ints. AI11evels of gove~ent are facing great challenges, such as transportation, <br />health care, and increased socjal service needs. One m~st question the priority ofthe use <br />of tax dollars for this pmpose in comparison to the many other needs we are facing. <br /> <br />We respect the hard work that you do and appreciate your consideration of our opinion <br />on this matter.. .. . <br /> <br />At your service, <br /> <br /> <br />b4;~yor . . . <br />3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 . Tel: 763-509-5000 . www.ci.plymouth.mn.us. ..... . ,.. <br />;~~. , <br />