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STAKEHOLDER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE

10.22.12
Cory

Merrifield Founder/Fan Advocate SavedTheVikes.org cory.merrifield@savethevikes.org

INTRODUCTION
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WHO ARE WE? SavedTheVikes.org is a grassroots, nonpartisan group dedicated to getting the Vikings a new home in Minnesota. The group is open to many forms of stadium solutions and financing, and does not advocate a specific agenda. SavedTheVikes.org is for the fans & by the fans. This group is not affiliated with any company or political organization.

FANS WISH LIST


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WHAT WE HEAR MOST Retractable Roof* Tailgating Bigger Concourses* Easier Entering and Exiting** Fan Plaza Permanent Grilling Areas Expanded Cuisine and Beverage Restrooms (specifically no troughs) ADA Wi-Fi/Consumer Electric Landmarks/Statues

TAILGATING
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Spooners, Gawkers and Walkers

Proximity

How far is too far? How much is too much? What is needed to efficiently manage a clean, fun experience? Striking the balance between enough tailgating space and unused parking lots Tuesday-Saturday

Cost

Operations/Maintenance

Sustainability

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2,000 premium stalls in immediate proximity When Tailgating becomes a premium


Railgating/Trailgating Tailgating on top floors of ramps Identify remote tailgating locations (See Chicago)

(Image Source: Albersman & Armstrong)

TAILGATING
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Soldier Field Tailgating nearly one mile away Shuttles take fans to and from game

TAILGATING
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OTHER WISH LIST ITEMS Green spaces be functional

Flag football, Punt-Pass-Kick, Soccer, Power Soccer, Bean Bag Toss, Bocce Ball, Ice Hockey, Broomball, Curling etc.

Charcoal and gas grills be allowed Adequate space for temporary structures Video screen surfaces for playing game highlights and other games Better access to restrooms (temporary and permanent)

TAILGATING
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SUSTAINABILITY Leverage video surfaces


Movies in the City Drive-in Monday Night Football

Green Spaces
Picnic areas for other events Bike racks/lock up

RampGating

Tailgating on elevated ground level and roof level Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas/Chanakuh, New Years

Holiday Themed Tailgating

FAN PLAZA
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PLAZA COMPONENTS Permanent Grilling Areas Expanded Cuisine and Beverage Restrooms (specifically no troughs) ADA Wi-Fi/Consumer Electric

FAN PLAZA
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WHAT FANS ARE ASKING FOR IN A PLAZA Band Shell Ability to host weddings and other events

So nice and so clean Id want to get married there

Grilling Area Lite Rail Hub/Rooftop bar Restaurants and bars on street level of stadium facing externally, open to public Sporting apparel shops Vikings Hall of Fame accessible all year round

FAN PLAZA
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DOMES 6th STREET BLUES

FAN PLAZA
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WHY THE PURPLE PATH IS SO IMPORTANT

FAN PLAZA
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WHAT TO CONSIDER Logistics of funneling people through a plaza, not around Multiple entrance and exit points to reduce congestion Concealed Infrastructure(Electrical, Communications, PA) No Back Door and unique feel at each entrance with signage to plaza and other entrances Permanent Restrooms through out plaza (without troughs) Wi-Fi access and Consumer Electric access for charging smart phones (Pay-Per-Use model)

FAN PLAZA
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PERMANENT GRILLING AREAS Grilling capacity Logistics

Gas or Charcoal

Pay per use model?

Von Hanson Meat Stand selling charcoal, meat, utensils Access to beer, wine and soft drinks

Aesthetics

A la electrical transformers Horns painted on sides?


Locking lids on game days, fenced area, etc

Permanent/Secure

FAN PLAZA
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EXPANDED CUISINE & BEVERAGE Minnesota themed cuisine and beverages More offerings beyond Corn Dogs and Hot Dogs
Ice cream Brunch items Ribs, steak, seafood Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers and Mimosas

Use Target Field as a model

Murrays, Land-O-Lakes, Rudolphs, etc

Rooftop Bar/restaurant on top of transit station overlooking fan plaza

FAN PLAZA
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ADA Accessibility up and down curbs during high traffic gatherings

Currently at end of blocks Non-revolving doors

Easier accessibility into stadium

More access to handicapped equipped restrooms Concession counter height at 36-40 Sporting activities for wheelchair athletes

Basketball, power soccer

Closed Captioning on digital signage More on the fans ADA perspective check out Michael Sacks Two Men On blog: http://gravessack.wordpress.com/

LANDMARKS
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ATTRACT PEOPLE, CREATE MEMORIES YEAR ROUND Minneapolis Spoon and Cherry, Mary Tyler Moore St. Paul - Peanuts Target Field Killebrew and Sid Hartman Vikings Stadium Bud Grant, Purple People Eaters and Benchwarmer Bob in close proximity, Sculptures on fringe between neighborhoods and stadium

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?QUESTIONS? & COMMENTS

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