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<blockquote data-quote="Sky King" data-source="post: 865585" data-attributes="member: 7171"><p>And the mission is accomplished by attending any regular-season game, and that comes without the need for decades to pass by before checking it off their lists. Besides, the games are what make the venue so attractive to fans.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Agreed. You'll notice that it did not even make the radar on the April 2020 events list for Las Vegas. That surprised me, too. Automobile traffic on the Strip will be shut-down for the draft but that will not affect the locals all that much. The same thing happens from time to time, New Year's Eve being just one of the examples. Locals don't go to the Strip or Downtown if they can at all help it. Employee entrances and parking are located in the backs of the hotels anyway. I live less than 10 miles away and I have no desire whatsoever to attend the draft. I would not travel to Green Bay for the draft, either, but I would go there for a game -- something that I've done many times in the past. Milwaukee, games, too, when they had them. And "NO" I would not attend the draft if it were held in Milwaukee either. </p><p></p><p></p><p>And without revenue sharing the Green Bay Packers would not exist today, so it's been reciprocal. Without knowing for sure whether or not all 32 teams will share in the revenue generated by the draft, Green Bay locals have to hope that the decision does not hinge upon finances.</p><p></p><p></p><p>What hotel rooms? Logistics are not a minor consideration and rooms are only the tip of the iceberg as to what Green Bay would need to provide to make this event a success.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Good luck with the logistics. </p><p></p><p></p><p>I'm sure they do, too. The city knows how to handle 70,000 fans, many of whom are local anyway. Just as they also know that it's the game itself that attracts fans combined with the inherent charm that Green Bay exudes on game day. It's my personal favorite venue for attending an NFL game.</p><p></p><p></p><p>It's done all over the world. They are known as "pavillions" and HVAC systems would not be a problem to install, just expensive. Power is also doable via huge semi-trailer sized generators that also use up to 2,500 gallons of diesel fuel, per day, when under a full load. They're not free either. Or, a number of the smaller generators could be utilized if the need can be met with fewer resources. Still not free. Of course, this all adds significantly to the cost of producing such an event The draw on the most localized electrical sources at a Green Bay draft site may not be able to handle the added load, whereas in some places that's already part of the infrastructure. They don't just plug into outlets on the sides of buildings to draw the kind of power needed for this sort of extravaganza. </p><p></p><p>And then there's the Building and Fire Codes that must be addressed and possibly amended ahead of time. The tragedy at the Indiana State Fair a few years back altered the landscape for making such events code compliant (stage collapse due to weather) and I doubt that Green Bay is ready to deal with 200,000 plus out-of-towners without adding temporary resources that will cost local taxpayers additional expense. And then there's the insurance, portable restrooms for 200,000 or more, added air charters or temporary commercial flights added, aircraft maintenance at Austin Straubel, ground transportation, and many other logistics.</p><p></p><p>Also, there are public safety issues to consider. There will be plenty of OT for Police & Fire personnel for the taxpayers to pay for but they may not have enough personnel on their rosters to handle the triple or quadrupling of the population over several days. And the hospitals will get much busier, too. The ERs will see a spike upward of activity. So will the jails. Every aspect of government and medical services will be stressed like never before. And let's not forget about Homeland Security issues and their related logistical needs.</p><p></p><p>And here's hoping the weather cooperates.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sky King, post: 865585, member: 7171"] And the mission is accomplished by attending any regular-season game, and that comes without the need for decades to pass by before checking it off their lists. Besides, the games are what make the venue so attractive to fans. Agreed. You'll notice that it did not even make the radar on the April 2020 events list for Las Vegas. That surprised me, too. Automobile traffic on the Strip will be shut-down for the draft but that will not affect the locals all that much. The same thing happens from time to time, New Year's Eve being just one of the examples. Locals don't go to the Strip or Downtown if they can at all help it. Employee entrances and parking are located in the backs of the hotels anyway. I live less than 10 miles away and I have no desire whatsoever to attend the draft. I would not travel to Green Bay for the draft, either, but I would go there for a game -- something that I've done many times in the past. Milwaukee, games, too, when they had them. And "NO" I would not attend the draft if it were held in Milwaukee either. And without revenue sharing the Green Bay Packers would not exist today, so it's been reciprocal. Without knowing for sure whether or not all 32 teams will share in the revenue generated by the draft, Green Bay locals have to hope that the decision does not hinge upon finances. What hotel rooms? Logistics are not a minor consideration and rooms are only the tip of the iceberg as to what Green Bay would need to provide to make this event a success. Good luck with the logistics. I'm sure they do, too. The city knows how to handle 70,000 fans, many of whom are local anyway. Just as they also know that it's the game itself that attracts fans combined with the inherent charm that Green Bay exudes on game day. It's my personal favorite venue for attending an NFL game. It's done all over the world. They are known as "pavillions" and HVAC systems would not be a problem to install, just expensive. Power is also doable via huge semi-trailer sized generators that also use up to 2,500 gallons of diesel fuel, per day, when under a full load. They're not free either. Or, a number of the smaller generators could be utilized if the need can be met with fewer resources. Still not free. Of course, this all adds significantly to the cost of producing such an event The draw on the most localized electrical sources at a Green Bay draft site may not be able to handle the added load, whereas in some places that's already part of the infrastructure. They don't just plug into outlets on the sides of buildings to draw the kind of power needed for this sort of extravaganza. And then there's the Building and Fire Codes that must be addressed and possibly amended ahead of time. The tragedy at the Indiana State Fair a few years back altered the landscape for making such events code compliant (stage collapse due to weather) and I doubt that Green Bay is ready to deal with 200,000 plus out-of-towners without adding temporary resources that will cost local taxpayers additional expense. And then there's the insurance, portable restrooms for 200,000 or more, added air charters or temporary commercial flights added, aircraft maintenance at Austin Straubel, ground transportation, and many other logistics. Also, there are public safety issues to consider. There will be plenty of OT for Police & Fire personnel for the taxpayers to pay for but they may not have enough personnel on their rosters to handle the triple or quadrupling of the population over several days. And the hospitals will get much busier, too. The ERs will see a spike upward of activity. So will the jails. Every aspect of government and medical services will be stressed like never before. And let's not forget about Homeland Security issues and their related logistical needs. And here's hoping the weather cooperates. [/QUOTE]
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