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10.22.12
Cory
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.
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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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
TAILGATING
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Soldier Field Tailgating nearly one mile away Shuttles take fans to and from game
TAILGATING
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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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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
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
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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FAN PLAZA
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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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Gas or Charcoal
Von Hanson Meat Stand selling charcoal, meat, utensils Access to beer, wine and soft drinks
Aesthetics
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
FAN PLAZA
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More access to handicapped equipped restrooms Concession counter height at 36-40 Sporting activities for wheelchair athletes
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