Stadium Proposal: "Dayton's Legacy Field"

It's reported at the StarTribune that Governor Mark Dayton may be close to announcing his preference for a new Vikings stadium:

With Gov. Mark Dayton perhaps ready to comment on where he wants the new stadium built, legislators have scheduled a six-hour meeting late Wednesday to try to resolve the stadium issue. “Maybe longer,” than six hours, joked Sen. Julie Rosen, R-Fairmont, the lead Senate stadium legislation author.

“I’m not sure a final decision will be made [Wednesday], but we are definitely going to make progress,” she added. The long-debated project still lacks a site and a public funding proposal, but supporters are pushing to have a plan in place for the Legislature, which convenes Jan. 24.

Reader and friend Todd McIntyre sent me his Vikings stadium proposal:

There is endless discussion and rhetoric about how to fund a new Minnesota Vikings stadium.  It’s evident that only a few desire to use public funds for another professional stadium.  Weeks ago, I contacted my State Senator Ann Rest (DFL) and my State Representative Sandra Peterson (DFL) to learn of their position and neither support a taxpayer funded Vikings stadium.

Yet, Governor Mark Dayton (DFL) is adamant about making this development happen and is willing to use $600 Million of taxpayer money in the process.  So, I have created a fair funding plan that finds common ground among all of the stakeholders.

Since Governor Dayton seems to be the only person willing to fund the Vikings stadium, then the People of Minnesota believe that Governor Dayton should personally fund this stadium himself.  Governor Dayton doesn’t live in the 1% world; he lives in the .01% world!  He is one of the wealthiest individuals in the State of Minnesota.  His family has made millions from people procuring merchandise from his stores, and from the sale of his stores to Macy’s and other investors.

In fact, Governor Dayton not only has enough wealth to develop the Vikings stadium, he can reimburse Hennepin County for its development of Target Field.  The stadium should even be called the “Dayton’s Legacy Field” to honor the man so determined to make this venue happen.

Governor Dayton, the People of Minnesota are grateful for your generosity.  Thanks for stepping up to the plate and serving in this capacity!

Todd J. McIntyre, Plymouth, MN

I love it! And we could borrow Mitch Berg's title, "The Dayton Dustbowl" for a local event, too.