Comments for SavetheVikes.org http://www.savethevikes.org Driving the Vikes Towards the Goal of a new Stadium Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:26:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on The Vikings stadium issue is officially a 3 Ring Circus by Brad Mohrmann http://www.savethevikes.org/2012/01/29/the-vikings-stadium-issue-is-officially-a-3-ring-circus/comment-page-1/#comment-4847 Brad Mohrmann Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:26:06 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1612#comment-4847 Cory, This is a circus but don't quit working on keeping the Vikes in Minnesota. Keep up the great work! Cory,

This is a circus but don’t quit working on keeping the Vikes in Minnesota. Keep up the great work!

]]> Comment on Stadium Bill by Benny http://www.savethevikes.org/stadium-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-4827 Benny Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:35:48 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?page_id=951#comment-4827 A roof for a new stadium costs about $200 million, plus $6 million more to maintain each year than an outdoor stadium. In 2009, the Metrodome generated about $1.6 million in revenue from non-NFL events. If that's how much money non-NFL events generate each year, it would take over 100 years for the roof to pay for itself. Build an outdoor stadium, one that Minnesota will be proud of for years to come. A roof for a new stadium costs about $200 million, plus $6 million more to maintain each year than an outdoor stadium. In 2009, the Metrodome generated about $1.6 million in revenue from non-NFL events. If that’s how much money non-NFL events generate each year, it would take over 100 years for the roof to pay for itself. Build an outdoor stadium, one that Minnesota will be proud of for years to come.

]]> Comment on The Vikings stadium issue is officially a 3 Ring Circus by John Weitner http://www.savethevikes.org/2012/01/29/the-vikings-stadium-issue-is-officially-a-3-ring-circus/comment-page-1/#comment-4825 John Weitner Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:28:22 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1612#comment-4825 I agree with the bulk of your article - especially the Circus aspects..an incredible saga if I ever saw one..I too am a seasons ticket holder and lifelong fan... A lot of this really has to do Zygi - he is either pretty naive or has knowledge the rest of us don't... I am probably the only one who will support Dayton here - he has been supportive of getting a new stadium and been up front and straight with the team - he simply said - if you want a decision made this session, then the current Dome site is the only one that has a chance of that happening. The Linden site is still possible, but the church said they would file a law suit and this would be enough to stop the state from making a decision on that site during this session. Dayton said to the Vikes - you can have Arden Hills but it means they would have to contribute $700M and the team said NO...as it stands right now, the team is still only willing to contribute 25% towards the costs of a new stadium - so the team will support the one and only existing dome site option - or at this stage of the game look at properties very near the dome to avoid playing at TCF. Frankly I will be shocked if the team is able to pull off a new stadium whend the taxpayer (along with the NFL) portion amounts to 75%. It just won't happen here or anywhere else. Arden Hills is the best site - The feds can pay to clean the place up - team gets the site they want along with making money on future development opportunities. Problem is Ramsey County wants to add a new 3% tax - which requires a referendum and there is ZERO chance a referendum would ever pass to support the stadium. The NFL are not happy with the TCF stadium being used while the dome is redone..about time the NFL said something.. Instead of wasting all this money and incurring losses playing at TCF - the NFL should simply increase their loan to the Vikes from $100M to $400M - this extra $300M to be paid back interest free through a $20 surtax per ticket to repay the NFL loan. The surtax stays in place until the $300M is paid back. The team kicks in their original $300M and the State contributes what they already promised - $400M from electronic pull tabs and build it at Arden Hills - no new taxes and no complications with tribes over gambling rights. Everyone wins including those who are against a new stadium. Let Ramsey County get revenues from non Vikings events, and they can share in the operating costs of the new stadium - no new taxes and the state retains the revenues the Vikings contribute each year. I would not object paying an extra $20 per seat either. I agree with the bulk of your article – especially the Circus aspects..an incredible saga if I ever saw one..I too am a seasons ticket holder and lifelong fan…

A lot of this really has to do Zygi – he is either pretty naive or has knowledge the rest of us don’t…

I am probably the only one who will support Dayton here – he has been supportive of getting a new stadium and been up front and straight with the team – he simply said – if you want a decision made this session, then the current Dome site is the only one that has a chance of that happening. The Linden site is still possible, but the church said they would file a law suit and this would be enough to stop the state from making a decision on that site during this session.

Dayton said to the Vikes – you can have Arden Hills but it means they would have to contribute $700M and the team said NO…as it stands right now, the team is still only willing to contribute 25% towards the costs of a new stadium – so the team will support the one and only existing dome site option – or at this stage of the game look at properties very near the dome to avoid playing at TCF.

Frankly I will be shocked if the team is able to pull off a new stadium whend the taxpayer (along with the NFL) portion amounts to 75%. It just won’t happen here or anywhere else.

Arden Hills is the best site – The feds can pay to clean the place up – team gets the site they want along with making money on future development opportunities. Problem is Ramsey County wants to add a new 3% tax – which requires a referendum and there is ZERO chance a referendum would ever pass to support the stadium.

The NFL are not happy with the TCF stadium being used while the dome is redone..about time the NFL said something.. Instead of wasting all this money and incurring losses playing at TCF – the NFL should simply increase their loan to the Vikes from $100M to $400M – this extra $300M to be paid back interest free through a $20 surtax per ticket to repay the NFL loan. The surtax stays in place until the $300M is paid back. The team kicks in their original $300M and the State contributes what they already promised – $400M from electronic pull tabs and build it at Arden Hills – no new taxes and no complications with tribes over gambling rights. Everyone wins including those who are against a new stadium. Let Ramsey County get revenues from non Vikings events, and they can share in the operating costs of the new stadium – no new taxes and the state retains the revenues the Vikings contribute each year. I would not object paying an extra $20 per seat either.

]]> Comment on First vote on Vikings stadium in less than 24 hours by William Mars http://www.savethevikes.org/2011/12/26/first-vote-on-vikings-stadium-in-less-than-24-hours/comment-page-1/#comment-4770 William Mars Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:12:43 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1584#comment-4770 Cory - Wonderful job at the Shakopee City Council meeting tonight. Great presentation wit solid fact and figures. Also super effort combating Mr. Negative Lehman - Mr Anti business - you "handled" him well. Keep up the great work you do!!! Bill Mars Cory – Wonderful job at the Shakopee City Council meeting tonight.
Great presentation wit solid fact and figures. Also super effort combating Mr. Negative Lehman – Mr Anti business – you “handled” him well. Keep up the great work you do!!! Bill Mars

]]> Comment on Stadium Bill by Gary Doan http://www.savethevikes.org/stadium-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-4769 Gary Doan Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:48:50 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?page_id=951#comment-4769 I think the best location in the Twin Cities would be on the Minnesota river at 35W in Burnsville. There is land on both sides of the road that is mostly landfill already and the river is narrow at that spot. 35W is between Cedar and 169, so all three have access now, but access improvement would not be a challenge. 494 is not far away and the there would probably be a good view of downtown from the top of the stadium or a blimp, like there is driving north on 35W. The Airport, MoA are near by and the Minnehaha rail could be extended from the Mall, by adding a couple miles through Bloomington or along the river. I like the Shakopee idea, which made me think of this location, which would have better access and is closer to more people. I think the best location in the Twin Cities would be on the Minnesota river at 35W in Burnsville. There is land on both sides of the road that is mostly landfill already and the river is narrow at that spot. 35W is between Cedar and 169, so all three have access now, but access improvement would not be a challenge. 494 is not far away and the there would probably be a good view of downtown from the top of the stadium or a blimp, like there is driving north on 35W. The Airport, MoA are near by and the Minnehaha rail could be extended from the Mall, by adding a couple miles through Bloomington or along the river. I like the Shakopee idea, which made me think of this location, which would have better access and is closer to more people.

]]> Comment on Media Alert: City of Shakopee declares interest in being new home for Vikings stadium by Kathy Grussing http://www.savethevikes.org/2012/01/11/media-alert-city-of-shakopee-declares-interest-in-being-new-home-for-vikings-stadium/comment-page-1/#comment-4756 Kathy Grussing Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:24:00 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1605#comment-4756 Shakopee would be an excellent site for the stadium, large space, few current owners to negotiate with, comparitive reasonable cost and it would transform our town. It's also near to Winter Park and the summer camp in Mankato. Shakopee would be an excellent site for the stadium, large space, few current owners to negotiate with, comparitive reasonable cost and it would transform our town. It’s also near to Winter Park and the summer camp in Mankato.

]]> Comment on Media Alert: Vikings Play Final Game at Mall of America Field this Sunday by Joe http://www.savethevikes.org/2011/12/31/media-alert-vikings-play-final-game-at-mall-of-america-field-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-4696 Joe Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:24:31 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1592#comment-4696 No matter how this stadium issue ends, Kurt Zellers must be defeated in 2012 just to show Minnesotans you don't [mess] with our team the way he did and not have concequences. I can't wait until he's out along with Dave Thompson and David Hann. No matter how this stadium issue ends, Kurt Zellers must be defeated in 2012 just to show Minnesotans you don’t [mess] with our team the way he did and not have concequences. I can’t wait until he’s out along with Dave Thompson and David Hann.

]]> Comment on Media Alert: City of Shakopee declares interest in being new home for Vikings stadium by Matt in Ottawa http://www.savethevikes.org/2012/01/11/media-alert-city-of-shakopee-declares-interest-in-being-new-home-for-vikings-stadium/comment-page-1/#comment-4685 Matt in Ottawa Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:46:56 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1605#comment-4685 I love this plan. It is awesome! Build it and they will come! SKOL VIKINGS I love this plan. It is awesome! Build it and they will come!

SKOL VIKINGS

]]> Comment on Media Alert: Vikings Play Final Game at Mall of America Field this Sunday by Matt in Ottawa http://www.savethevikes.org/2011/12/31/media-alert-vikings-play-final-game-at-mall-of-america-field-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-4684 Matt in Ottawa Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:40:34 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1592#comment-4684 Fully agree with you Jason. Zellers is a bozo clown. Let's hope the Vikings get a new stadium and remain in Minnesota. Let's hope that Zellers is kicked out of office this fall. Fully agree with you Jason. Zellers is a bozo clown. Let’s hope the Vikings get a new stadium and remain in Minnesota. Let’s hope that Zellers is kicked out of office this fall.

]]> Comment on Media Alert: City of Shakopee declares interest in being new home for Vikings stadium by Brad Mohrmann http://www.savethevikes.org/2012/01/11/media-alert-city-of-shakopee-declares-interest-in-being-new-home-for-vikings-stadium/comment-page-1/#comment-4679 Brad Mohrmann Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:07:21 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1605#comment-4679 I am supportive of a stadium as long as it is in Minnesota. Vikings fans need to stop arguing about sites and get behind making sure it is in Minnesota. With that being said I really do like this site. I am supportive of a stadium as long as it is in Minnesota. Vikings fans need to stop arguing about sites and get behind making sure it is in Minnesota. With that being said I really do like this site.

]]> Comment on Media Alert: Vikings Play Final Game at Mall of America Field this Sunday by jason brekke http://www.savethevikes.org/2011/12/31/media-alert-vikings-play-final-game-at-mall-of-america-field-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-4567 jason brekke Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:41:11 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1592#comment-4567 Zellers is a total d-bag hopefully either way with a solution or not his political career ends after next election Zellers is a total d-bag hopefully either way with a solution or not his political career ends after next election

]]> Comment on First vote on Vikings stadium in less than 24 hours by Joe http://www.savethevikes.org/2011/12/26/first-vote-on-vikings-stadium-in-less-than-24-hours/comment-page-1/#comment-4554 Joe Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:12:38 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1584#comment-4554 Senjem is pro stadium and pro racino. This can be seen as nothing but good news for the Vikings and their fans. Cory, your countdown clock on the right is wrong. The Vikings lease does not expire until February 1st, 2012 giving the team 33 more days, not 2. There are 2 days left in the season, yes, but not on the lease. I am surprised you haven't corrected this, or at least acknowledged this fact. Senjem is pro stadium and pro racino. This can be seen as nothing but good news for the Vikings and their fans.

Cory, your countdown clock on the right is wrong. The Vikings lease does not expire until February 1st, 2012 giving the team 33 more days, not 2. There are 2 days left in the season, yes, but not on the lease. I am surprised you haven’t corrected this, or at least acknowledged this fact.

]]> Comment on First vote on Vikings stadium in less than 24 hours by ST http://www.savethevikes.org/2011/12/26/first-vote-on-vikings-stadium-in-less-than-24-hours/comment-page-1/#comment-4547 ST Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:45:49 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1584#comment-4547 Hann didn't get elected- Senjum did and he is for the stadium and use of casino funds to pay for, it will get done soon. The Vikes are not going anywhere!! Hann didn’t get elected- Senjum did and he is for the stadium and use of casino funds to pay for, it will get done soon. The Vikes are not going anywhere!!

]]> Comment on First vote on Vikings stadium in less than 24 hours by Jerry http://www.savethevikes.org/2011/12/26/first-vote-on-vikings-stadium-in-less-than-24-hours/comment-page-1/#comment-4529 Jerry Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:59:16 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1584#comment-4529 Senator Senjem was voted as the senate leader. How does this affect the stadium efforts? Senator Senjem was voted as the senate leader. How does this affect the stadium efforts?

]]> Comment on Politics threatening the Vikings chances for new stadium by Tad Hoskins http://www.savethevikes.org/2011/12/21/politics-threatening-the-vikings-chances-for-new-stadium/comment-page-1/#comment-4514 Tad Hoskins Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:55:21 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1579#comment-4514 Hi Cory. I live in outstate MN and only get to go to a game once a year or less. But we have a vibrant fan base that watch and support the team on TV. What I don't see, and would like to, is a fan based support system. If all of us can give a donation, would the lawmakers feel better kicking in a portion. You can count on me for $100 (or $128 in honor of Adrian) Hi Cory.

I live in outstate MN and only get to go to a game once a year or less. But we have a vibrant fan base that watch and support the team on TV. What I don’t see, and would like to, is a fan based support system. If all of us can give a donation, would the lawmakers feel better kicking in a portion. You can count on me for $100 (or $128 in honor of Adrian)

]]> Comment on Vikings fans are stepping up – asking other fans to join in! by SavetheVikes.org | Driving the Vikes Towards the Goal of a new Stadium http://www.savethevikes.org/2011/12/15/vikings-fans-are-stepping-up-%e2%80%93-asking-other-fans-to-join-in/comment-page-1/#comment-4506 SavetheVikes.org | Driving the Vikes Towards the Goal of a new Stadium Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:00:32 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1568#comment-4506 [...] assistance has been invaluable. From the emails you send, to the tweets and FB posts in addition to all of the other creative ways you help engage your network to help in the fight to keep the Vikings..., we are sincerely grateful for your [...] [...] assistance has been invaluable. From the emails you send, to the tweets and FB posts in addition to all of the other creative ways you help engage your network to help in the fight to keep the Vikings…, we are sincerely grateful for your [...]

]]> Comment on Politics threatening the Vikings chances for new stadium by SavetheVikes.org | Driving the Vikes Towards the Goal of a new Stadium http://www.savethevikes.org/2011/12/21/politics-threatening-the-vikings-chances-for-new-stadium/comment-page-1/#comment-4505 SavetheVikes.org | Driving the Vikes Towards the Goal of a new Stadium Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:54:31 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1579#comment-4505 [...] communicated to Vikings fans last week, the first vote on a Vikings stadium will occur on December 27th. Tomorrow, the Senate Majority will elect a new leader and that Senator will have a major impact on [...] [...] communicated to Vikings fans last week, the first vote on a Vikings stadium will occur on December 27th. Tomorrow, the Senate Majority will elect a new leader and that Senator will have a major impact on [...]

]]> Comment on Stadium Bill by Benny http://www.savethevikes.org/stadium-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-4480 Benny Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:44:59 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?page_id=951#comment-4480 I wish they would make the stadium outdoors. Indoor stadiums can host Super Bowls, but they don't bring in much money. Houston had a Super Bowl at their new retractable roof stadium, and event boosters said it could bring in over $330 million, but when expenses were taken off, their total profit was $913,000. Since 1982, the Metrodome has brought in $245.6 million in tax revenue. $126.2 million was brought in by the Vikings, and the remaining $11.2 million was mostly brought in by the Twins and the Gophers. A Super Bowl, some concerts, and two final fours brought in very little. At an outdoor stadium, they could host the NHL Winter Classic, which has hosted up to 70,000 fans. I wish they would make the stadium outdoors. Indoor stadiums can host Super Bowls, but they don’t bring in much money. Houston had a Super Bowl at their new retractable roof stadium, and event boosters said it could bring in over $330 million, but when expenses were taken off, their total profit was $913,000. Since 1982, the Metrodome has brought in $245.6 million in tax revenue. $126.2 million was brought in by the Vikings, and the remaining $11.2 million was mostly brought in by the Twins and the Gophers. A Super Bowl, some concerts, and two final fours brought in very little. At an outdoor stadium, they could host the NHL Winter Classic, which has hosted up to 70,000 fans.

]]> Comment on Vikings fans are stepping up – asking other fans to join in! by Cory http://www.savethevikes.org/2011/12/15/vikings-fans-are-stepping-up-%e2%80%93-asking-other-fans-to-join-in/comment-page-1/#comment-4459 Cory Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:18:41 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1568#comment-4459 Thanks for your help Brad! Thanks for your help Brad!

]]> Comment on Vikings fans are stepping up – asking other fans to join in! by Matt in Ottawa http://www.savethevikes.org/2011/12/15/vikings-fans-are-stepping-up-%e2%80%93-asking-other-fans-to-join-in/comment-page-1/#comment-4436 Matt in Ottawa Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:38:54 +0000 http://www.savethevikes.org/?p=1568#comment-4436 Hey Cory, This Vikings Fan from Canada's Capital applaudes your efforts to get the Vikings a new stadium and those of all the groups, websites and fans that you've mentioned. Is there anything that I could possibly do to help the Vikings chances of getting a new stadium? I have written to Governor Dayton though I don't think that is enough on my part. Do you have any other suggestions? Keep up the great work Cory! :) Hey Cory,

This Vikings Fan from Canada’s Capital applaudes your efforts to get the Vikings a new stadium and those of all the groups, websites and fans that you’ve mentioned. Is there anything that I could possibly do to help the Vikings chances of getting a new stadium? I have written to Governor Dayton though I don’t think that is enough on my part. Do you have any other suggestions? Keep up the great work Cory! :)

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