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TEMPE, Ariz. — The Tempe City Council has unanimously approved a proposal for a new Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district, clearing the way for a public vote on the project next year. The council approved the proposal 7-0 after a lengthy meeting that included NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. The $2.1 billion project would include a 16,000-seat arena, practice rink, 1,600 apartments, two hotels and a theater. Approval of the project was the final step before it goes to referendum on May 16. The team is currently playing at Arizona State's 5,000-seat Mullett Arena, by far the NHL's smallest arena.
