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<blockquote data-quote="Vikeman" data-source="post: 73554"><p>Developers ask Vikings to consider Shakopee as a site for stadium</p><p></p><p></p><p>By Shannon Fiecke</p><p>Staff Writer</p><p></p><p>Wednesday, June 07, 2006</p><p></p><p>The Minnesota Vikings are considering Shakopee as a possible stadium home should the proposed stadium in Blaine not work out. </p><p>Lester Bagley, vice president of public affairs and stadium development, said Wednesday the Vikings are in the "earliest stages" of discussions with real-estate developers about a site in Shakopee. </p><p></p><p>He wouldn't say who the developers are or where the site is, but said the location appears workable. Any successful proposal, he said, would require local and political support and financial partnership. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Previously, developers considered a site near Canterbury Park for a stadium home for the Minnesota Twins. </p><p></p><p>Bagley said the Vikings still have a solid partnership with Anoka County for a stadium in Blaine, but had to consider alternatives after the stadium plan failed in the state Legislature. </p><p></p><p>The Vikings are continuing to work out key issues with Anoka County as the organization considers alternatives, he said. </p><p></p><p>"Right now, that's the one and only proposal that's viable," he said. </p><p></p><p>Bagley said numerous communities have approached the Vikings, but Shakopee is one of two or three locations the Vikings organization is exploring further. </p><p></p><p>He said a stadium can serve as a commercial anchor for a community and bring significant economic development, as is proposed in Blaine. </p><p></p><p>That proposal leverages private investment for restaurants, retail shops, corporate offices and the like, he said. </p><p></p><p>"The Vikings proposal goes far beyond 10 football games a year," he said. "It includes a broad economic development package.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vikeman, post: 73554"] Developers ask Vikings to consider Shakopee as a site for stadium By Shannon Fiecke Staff Writer Wednesday, June 07, 2006 The Minnesota Vikings are considering Shakopee as a possible stadium home should the proposed stadium in Blaine not work out. Lester Bagley, vice president of public affairs and stadium development, said Wednesday the Vikings are in the "earliest stages" of discussions with real-estate developers about a site in Shakopee. He wouldn't say who the developers are or where the site is, but said the location appears workable. Any successful proposal, he said, would require local and political support and financial partnership. Previously, developers considered a site near Canterbury Park for a stadium home for the Minnesota Twins. Bagley said the Vikings still have a solid partnership with Anoka County for a stadium in Blaine, but had to consider alternatives after the stadium plan failed in the state Legislature. The Vikings are continuing to work out key issues with Anoka County as the organization considers alternatives, he said. "Right now, that's the one and only proposal that's viable," he said. Bagley said numerous communities have approached the Vikings, but Shakopee is one of two or three locations the Vikings organization is exploring further. He said a stadium can serve as a commercial anchor for a community and bring significant economic development, as is proposed in Blaine. That proposal leverages private investment for restaurants, retail shops, corporate offices and the like, he said. "The Vikings proposal goes far beyond 10 football games a year," he said. "It includes a broad economic development package. [/QUOTE]
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