T-Wolves Owner Taylor a Vikings savior for Minny?

According to Rick Kupchellas Bring Me The News & MPR, the owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves is putting together a stadium proposal of his own. The report says Taylor is looking for state help to renovate the 21 yr old Target Center in the anount of $150 mil + to modernize the venue and to compete with the crosstown Xcel Energy Center for additional events. He is proposing a metro wide sales tax in addition to a downtown casino, more than likely to be located in struggling Block E, which would fund his renovations in addition to financing a new Minnesota Vikings Stadium. Total cost of the proposal is estimated at $1.2 bil.

Taylors proposal reportedly would also create a statewide oversight committee for all sports venues. This commmittee would be charged with oversight & maintenance of the facilities as well as negotiating leases. The funding mechanism would more than likely be left in place for future renovations of all facilities to keep them safe, modern and competitive with other similiar venues.

The Minnesota Vikings have yet to publicly comment on this potential development, however a representative of the Vikings has stated a Vikings Stadium Bill is imminent and legislators have also indicated a bill is forthcoming. It is not known if any of these events are related at this point or if they could be linked at a later date. Stay tuned as this debate is sure to begin heating up as spring approaches.

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