MN: Foes give panel an earful on Vikings stadium subsidy

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from the Star-Tribune:



The Minnesota Vikings stadium plans ran into solid opposition at a packed Ramsey County public hearing Wednesday night, with dozens of residents saying they want a chance to vote down the proposal.

Speakers lining up against the team's plan overwhelmingly outnumbered the supporters at the hearing, which was organized by the Ramsey County Charter Commission and was the first of two that will be dedicated to the topic. The commission could decide immediately after the next hearing, Oct. 11, whether to put the issue to the voters in 2012.

More than half of the roughly 200 people in attendance, some wearing Vikings purple, signed up to speak, getting two minutes each.

Commission Chairman Rich Sonterre told audience members at the New Brighton Community Center they could be removed by sheriff's deputies for applauding or jeering speakers. But the crowd still often applauded enthusiastically when an anti-stadium speaker fired off a snappy line. ...........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.startribune.com/local/east/130753368.html