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Three stadium proposals
- Graphic by: DAVE BRAUNGER
- Updated: January 12, 2012 - 9:56 PM
Details from three proposals for a Vikings stadium. Two other plans – the “Linden Ave.” and “Famers Market” options – were not supported by Minneapolis:
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 ARDEN HILLS PROPOSAL |
 MINNEAPOLIS PROPOSAL |
 SHAKOPEE PROPOSAL |
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| Cost | $1.11 billion | $918 million | $920 million |
| Plan to pay for it | 3% Ramsey County tax on food, drink; $425 million from Vikings; $350 million from state | Existing Convention Center taxes; $407 million from Vikings; $300 million from state | Racino, fan fees, no new taxes; $400 million from Vikings |
| Location | Former Army Ammunition Site in Arden Hills | Metrodome site | Industrial area near Hwys. 101 and 169 east of Shakopee |
| Land area | 260 acres with 170 acres more available | Current Metrodome site is 20 acres | 130 acres |
| Who owns the land or facility? | Federal government | Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission | Two owners |
| Quote about the proposal/ option | ”Ramsey County has a viable finance plan and we have an agreement in principle with the county.” – Vikings vice president of stadium development Lester Bagley | ”We’ve come up with the only plan that puts significant dollars on the table without new taxes.” – Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak | ”We believe that we have the best site, that will be the easiest to develop … the cheapest in cost and the second largest in land acreage.” – Shakopee Mayor Brad Tabke |
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