City of St. Louis lawmakers on Friday advanced legislation providing tax money for upgrades to Scottrade Center. A procedural vote is still required, but the critical vote came Friday. The plan calls for the city to provide $105 million, guaranteed by general revenue, over some 30 years. A Community Improvement District at the site, implementing a 1 percent tax, would generate $20 million for the deal. St. Louis Blues owners have said they will invest $20 million for the first phase of the project,…
