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By Simon (registered) - website | Posted December 22, 2010 at 17:21:38

Lawrence before I reply I should mention I'm writing this from an iPhone so please excuse typos

It is my understanding is that the upkeep goes beyond simply the 1.7 million. The stadium is old. Really really old. If you look at renovations of major stadiums it is a massive undertaking akinto building a new stadium. Given the limited facilities the "bones" of the location allows there's a lot of practical reasons froma business perspective why a reinvestment in the property would be better spent starting from scratch. Just for starters the sidelines we all enjoy being so close to on gameday are a safety hazard for players. Any upgrade on the current facility would require those to drop back which would tear out more seats which would make the ticats even more in the hole then they are now.

The 1.7 is a year to year investment however this is a stadium that is in serious disrepair and frankly that 1.7 is basically a band aid from year to year. Get a structural engineer in there and they'll tell you there are way bigger investments on the horizon.

Just look at the metrodome. Surely how much in upkeep costs they require doesnt account for a snow storm causing a rip in the Teflon roof that forced the Vikings to move two games this year. An extreme example. I know. But hopefully you see my point.

Going a step further our current facility even hurts us when it comes to getting the best players possible. From a civic pride perspective it's easier to have a great team and ticat pride if you have a better chance of attracting the best players.

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