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transplant99 · 10-27-2018, 10:37 AM

I cant believe ANYONE honestly believes that the existing numbers are the ones that will be the final tally.

Hell, we aren't even sure what the current numbers are supposed to build entirely.

As has been mentioned repeatedly, there is no way that this thing goes ahead without a new arena included. That's at a minimum. Personally i wouldn't do it without a new stadium being included either. The key to both of those happening is knowing you will have an anchor tenant to make sure they are viable long past the 2 week party 7 years from now. That requires a commitment from the CSEC as they are the only dance partner the city has at this point. They have agreed to nothing at this point and gain leverage each and every day against the city the longer this goes on.

I loved the 88 games....it was an absolute blast and kick started an attitude as a city that never existed previously. I would love to see if that can be replicated but in no way am i voting yes without way more disclosure and honesty as to what the true cost is and what exactly will be provided for that money. If there isn't an arena, its a hard no as it will be with many citizens. If there is, then the rest of it can try and be sold to the masses and may have a chance to be accepted.

Right now though the bid committee has done a dismal job in regards to selling their vision because its a very convoluted and blurry one, and they are running out of time to do so. They need a hail mary in the next 10 days to even have a chance. They need the CSEC a whole lot more than they ever imagined IMO.

10-27-2018, 10:37 AM	#1311
transplant99 Fearmongerer Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign. Exp:	I cant believe ANYONE honestly believes that the existing numbers are the ones that will be the final tally. Hell, we aren't even sure what the current numbers are supposed to build entirely. As has been mentioned repeatedly, there is no way that this thing goes ahead without a new arena included. That's at a minimum. Personally i wouldn't do it without a new stadium being included either. The key to both of those happening is knowing you will have an anchor tenant to make sure they are viable long past the 2 week party 7 years from now. That requires a commitment from the CSEC as they are the only dance partner the city has at this point. They have agreed to nothing at this point and gain leverage each and every day against the city the longer this goes on. I loved the 88 games....it was an absolute blast and kick started an attitude as a city that never existed previously. I would love to see if that can be replicated but in no way am i voting yes without way more disclosure and honesty as to what the true cost is and what exactly will be provided for that money. If there isn't an arena, its a hard no as it will be with many citizens. If there is, then the rest of it can try and be sold to the masses and may have a chance to be accepted. Right now though the bid committee has done a dismal job in regards to selling their vision because its a very convoluted and blurry one, and they are running out of time to do so. They need a hail mary in the next 10 days to even have a chance. They need the CSEC a whole lot more than they ever imagined IMO.