Dayton has said he will be reviewing the plans this weekend and announcing his preferred option next week.
"We need to keep the momentum moving today with at least 500 contacts to the Governer," Tabke said.
Tabke's message appears to be working, with Tweets going out to Governor Mark Dayton.
A Facebook page has been started by resident Jeremy Casper in support of the "People's Stadium" being located in Shakopee.
Dayton can be contacted by e-mail, phone or Tweet (@GovMarkDayton).
Tabke has a new online post, answering questions about a possible stadium in Shakopee and outlining what transportation improvements might be needed.






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When you aim high be sure the sun doesn't blind you.
I am not necessarily against a Vikings Stadium in Shakopee.
I'm against the behind-the-scenes maneuvering employed by the mayor to promote what he's made clear is HIS proposal.
Mayor Tabke's known for months about this possibility; why wasn't our city council informed? Why didn't he invite city councilors to participate in the last-minute planning sessions instead of the guy behind "Save the Vikes" and a member of the chamber of commerce? These people were NOT elected to represent Shakopee!
Why is OUR MAYOR urging HIS SUPPORTERS to attend our city council meeting? Why not encourage everyone to attend?
Mayor Tabke campaigned on promoting business that will stimulate Shakopee's economy, and I believe his drive and enthusiasm for our community is a large part of why he was elected. But, whoa! He needs to pull back on the reins a little bit and slow down, or he's going to fall off that horse he rode into town.
Traffic= Ever seen 169 during the Renissance Festival?
Crime= Ever read the police report from ValleyFair?
Noise= Ever heard Raceway or Canterbury on the weekend?
So really what is the big uproar about the stadium? Specifics Please. And I would hope some of you that are SO NEGATIVE, please run for Mayor next time!!!!!
Aiming High is something up don't see much....?? Have you seen the way Shakopee has grown?
As for grammatical and spelling errors, "People in glass houses ..." and all that.
Heartwarming.
No matter where you fall on this subject, Shakopeins or Shakopolisiens (Can't remember what we said was going to be the name of our great residents of Shakopee, as a whole), you need to get more involved. Let Governor (Blank Stare) Dayton, Mayor Tabke, and all the city council members know how you feel.
Shakopee you also need to watch the relationship between Our Mayor and the City Councilors. I have a question: Where do you find out the rolls and responsiblities of the Office of Mayor and the City Councilors? I am concerned that we might have a few Dough Heads in the city council and a persuasive linguist as Mayor that is trying to run over or pass the rules.
It's not easy navigating Laserfiche. Would prefer the city document these things in PDfs to make them easier to search..
If you're opposed to this endeavor, calling Gov. Dayton is a waste of time. Instead, contact a city council member with your concerns.
Councilor Steven Clay, [email protected], 952-445-6214.
Councilor Matt Lehman, [email protected], 952-496-2069.
Councilor Pamela Punt, [email protected], 612-234-1224.
Councilor Jay Whiting, [email protected], 952-496-0959, 952-746-6325.
So by bring in the Vikings, without actually thinking, we get more chain restaurants and bars and trouble, cool. Sorry, but I still say "no" it is a ill thought out plan and will end up costing the tax payers of this town more, rather than less.
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