In January of 1995, the new "Stadium Alternative Task Force" recommended that a new .01% sales tax pay for a new stadium. Unfortunately, that didn't go over very well, and was defeated in September of 1995. The state legislature got a little more creative and increased taxes on food & beverage, rental cars and ballpark admissions. On October 25th 1995, the King City Council approved the motion and Safeco Field would become reality.