Ron Leurquin wrote: Last week I asked the forum what we gain from building a new stadium that we do not now have? Is that gain equal or greater than our investment? What does Carl stand to gain? Is that gain equal or greater than his investment? Anyone want to try and take that on?
Dean Here: O.k. my last post on the ballpark then I'm moving on to more friendlier sites like bat-girl.com. But this is how I would answer the first part of Ron's questions. What do we gain? How about a modern ball park that has seats that face home plate, a place where you can go watch Major League Baseball on a gorgeous July evening and not feel bad because you are indoors. A place that isn't sterile and plastic -- where you can invite your out- of-town friends to come watch a game, instead of always going to their City. A ballpark that allows the Twins to be more economically stable so that payroll increases don't have to fall entirely on the back of increased ticket prices or force them to relocate to Las Vegas or Portland. A ballpark that is integrated into the City's downtown fabric and is complementary to and supports local restaurants, bars, shops, housing instead of being isolated by roads, parking lots, and industrial buildings. Is that gain equal or greater than our investment? I can't quantify it, but I know that it will exceed my 0.0015 increase in taxes investment many, many times over. Dean E. Carlson Ward 10, East Harriet REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
