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ARDEN HILLS STADIUM SOLUTION

Anticipated Completion Date:


Spring 2015

Vitals:
* Located in Arden Hills, MN
* Multi-purpose, retractable-roof stadium
* 1.54 million square feet
* 65,000 seats
- Expandable to 72,000 to host a Super Bowl
* 120-150 suites
* Up to 7,500 club seats

Fan Amenities:
* 21,000 parking spaces for tailgating
* Maximized sideline seating
* Increased handicapped accessibility
* Wider concourses
* More restrooms
* Increased and enhanced concessions
* World-class game-day experience
* Ample space for pre-game events and activities
* Vikings Hall of Fame and team store

THE BREAKDOWN WHY ARDEN HILLS?


TOTAL PROJECT COSTS - $1.057 billion * Excellent access to the stadium – only 10 miles from both
* Retractable-roof stadium - $884 million Minneapolis and St. Paul
* On-site infrastructure, parking, environmental needs - $173
million * A “Vikings destination” – an opportunity to make NFL games
* County and Vikings are working with State legislative leaders a day-long fan experience with friends and family
and MnDOT regarding off-site transportation needs, estimated
to be $7 million per year * 21,000 parking spaces, allowing the return of tailgating – a
fan-friendly NFL tradition
MINNESOTA VIKINGS COMMITMENT
* $407 million (39% of total project costs) * Very close to the Blaine National Sports Center – makes
the metro’s north and east side into a sports destination for
RAMSEY COUNTY COMMITMENT Minnesota families
* $350 million (33% of total project costs)
• 0.5% sales tax increase * Location and retractable-roof give facility the ability to
potentially host large-scale events like European and Major
STATE OF MINNESOTA COMMITMENT League Soccer, the NCAA Final Four, college football Bowl
* $300 million (28% of total project costs) games, as well as a Super Bowl
• Pro-sports memorabilia tax
• Sales tax on direct satellite services * A year-round facility that can host high school, college and
• Dedicated sports-themed lottery amateur sports as well as community events and celebrations

PUBLIC BENEFITS
* The stadium will be publicly-owned and available for high
school/amateur sports and other community events.

* The Vikings will operate the facility and pay 90% of the operating
expenses.

* The Vikings will commit to a 30-year lease and pay for cost
overruns.

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