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Attachment A Margaret Driscoll From: Margaret Driscoll Sent: We �dnesday, Jail r 06, 2011 4:19 PM To: Margaret Driscoll Subject: 15.a Consider Req�uiest of City of St Paul for Resolution Opposing Imposition of Half-Cent Sales Tax Attachments: Sample Letter to Governor and Legislators.doc; Sample Resolution opposing imposition of half cent sales tax Farm: Tam McGehee Fmailto�:tamO�mcgehee.info�I Sent: Wed nesd�aiy, July 06�, 2011 12:51, PM To: Ma�rgia�ret Driscoll; Bill Ma�linen Subject: 14-a Attachments [F'WD: Request from St. Paul City Council President La�ntry] �011 I ffWq � I had thought this came to the entire council., but I see it may not. I was wondering if we could have a discussion of the attached resolution on the agenda for Monday. The Star Tribune section., "Twin Cities and Region" carries the headline today, "St. Paul balks at stadium tax." I would like to get a sense of the arguments for and against both the tax and the location of the stadium in Arden Hills. I haven't discussed this with any council members, but I think it is something that may have a very significant impact on Roseville (potentially both positive and negative) and we should begin the process of seeing what some of those impacts may be. Thank you., Tammy -------- Original Message -- - - - - -- Subject: ['SPA M] Request from St. Paul City Council President L,antry From: "Kathy L,antry" <Ka�thy.La�ntry@ci.stpa�ul.mn.us> Date: Thu, June 30., 2011 6:27 pm To: <tam@mcgehee.info> Cc: "Richard Carlbom" <.Richa�rd-Ca�ribom@ci-stpa�ul.mn.us> Dear Council Member McGegee., As you know., the Governor., along with Legislative leaders, are working diligently to reach a budget deal; at the same time., a deal to build a new Vikings stadium is imminent. The stadium deal is expected to include a half-cent sales tax levied solely in Ramsey County. The proposed Ramsey County tax to fund a statewide asset is not fair or equitable to our residents and businesses. All counties and cities across Minnesota will benefit from a stadium and should all share the burden of funding it. The Governor and the Legislature need to develop a fair solution for everyone in Minnesota. Those about to strike this deal must hear from you before they finalize negotiations. To ensure they get the message that a fair solution is essential., please consider the following: RN "@1�115