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Per Pat:
Lore offered the perfunctory “you can envision it downtown” for a new arena, then took this SGA-style dive away from that:
“We have to obviously find the right location that can support the vision for this new [arena]. We want to make sure we don’t have to sacrifice the vision for what this could be.”
On occasion, I’m required to confer with my younger (aren’t they all) friend and broadcasting colleague on these matters — Judd Zulgad from SKOR North — about the Timberwolves.
“They’re gone from Minneapolis — not just the suburbs, the distant suburbs," Zulgad said. “Hotels, apartment buildings, bars, restaurants … just like the Braves and the Patriots. And don’t underestimate this: thousands of parking spaces.
“The City of Minneapolis is charging 25 bucks a game to park in the ramps next to the arena and Target Field, and the Twins and the Timberwolves get none of the revenue. It’s a city operation.
“Build the arena on your land, you surround it with parking and it’s your money. Forty bucks, 3,000 spots … that’s $120,000 a game for parking."
Plus valet, Judd. “Right! Plus valet,” he said.
A regular Asteroid City somewhere out there in the current boondocks. We skeptics already see that.
www.startribune.com
Howl Wolves!!
Lore offered the perfunctory “you can envision it downtown” for a new arena, then took this SGA-style dive away from that:
“We have to obviously find the right location that can support the vision for this new [arena]. We want to make sure we don’t have to sacrifice the vision for what this could be.”
On occasion, I’m required to confer with my younger (aren’t they all) friend and broadcasting colleague on these matters — Judd Zulgad from SKOR North — about the Timberwolves.
“They’re gone from Minneapolis — not just the suburbs, the distant suburbs," Zulgad said. “Hotels, apartment buildings, bars, restaurants … just like the Braves and the Patriots. And don’t underestimate this: thousands of parking spaces.
“The City of Minneapolis is charging 25 bucks a game to park in the ramps next to the arena and Target Field, and the Twins and the Timberwolves get none of the revenue. It’s a city operation.
“Build the arena on your land, you surround it with parking and it’s your money. Forty bucks, 3,000 spots … that’s $120,000 a game for parking."
Plus valet, Judd. “Right! Plus valet,” he said.
A regular Asteroid City somewhere out there in the current boondocks. We skeptics already see that.
Reusse: Timberwolves owners’ plan for new arena seems like a very suburban idea
Can you add restaurants, hotels, bars and retail around a Minneapolis arena? Or do you have to find a spot out of town?
www.startribune.com
Howl Wolves!!
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