Birdair the company tasked with repairing the deflated roof of the Metrodome, reportedly has begun work on the project today. The Metrodome roof was torn and deflated in a severe winter storm that dumped 17" of snow on Minneapolis in December. It has sat unused since that storm and resulted in the relocation of 2 Vikings games during the 2010 season as well as lost revenue for the team and community. Numerous other events scheduled to be held at the dome were also either relocated or cancelled, including Twinsfest which was held in January and was relocated to the National Sports Center in Blaine resulting in the team being forced to scale back its size and number of people allowed to attend. The cost of the repairs is believed to be $18 million with some estimates as high as $25 million with the cost covered by insurance on the facility.
The situation with the dome and the fact the Vikings lease runs out there after the 2011 season has added to the urgency to find a solution for a new Vikings stadium and a permanent home. A new stadium is estimated to cost around $700 million with an additional cost of $200 million with a roof. Over $300 million of the cost to build a stadium would be paid in wages as a result of over 13,000 jobs that would be supported during the construction phase. With the Vikings currently paying or responsible for over $20 million in taxes being paid annually into the general fund, a number expected to jump to over $26 million, and an additional $145 million of spending by Viking fans within the state a new stadium would be a huge boost to our local economy.
Efforts to help find a solution and support for a new Vikings stadium are being spearheaded by Minnesota Momentum & Save The Vikes.Org in cooperation with the Minnesota Vikings. For more information regarding the current stadium situation, to sign up and show your support, as well as information & help with how to contact your local legislators and the governor to encourage their support of this issue please visit:
www.savethevikes.org
www.minnesotamomentum.com
www.vikings.com
You can also follow all of the above on facebook and twitter. To contact and follow on twitter:
@savethevikesorg
@mnmomentum
@vikingsfootball
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