Chiefs Update on Chiefs' Training Camp: "Glitch" in move to St. Joe - Page 4

T-post Tom · 04-06-2009, 09:21 PM

Chiefs deal hitting some friction
by Alyson E. Raletz
Monday, April 6, 2009

The Missouri Department of Economic Development could be using its weight to bring negotiations between the Kansas City Chiefs and Missouri Western State University to a close.

The Associated Press tonight is reporting that a “glitch has arisen in the Kansas City Chiefs' plans to move their training facility from Wisconsin to Missouri in exchange for state tax credits.”

At issue is the $25 million state tax credit proposal the Missouri Development Finance Board approved in December for the Chiefs, who agreed to turn over $10 million to Western for an indoor practice stadium. Former Gov. Matt Blunt and three state department directors signed off on the deal, which holds the Chiefs to keeping its camp in St. Joseph for five years.

The original proposal from the Chiefs and the Jackson County Sports Authority would move its camp from River Falls, Wis., to St. Joseph for five years beginning in 2010 with five one-year renewal options after that for a possible commitment of up to 10 years.

The News-Press in late March reported that Chiefs and Western officials still were amidst negotiations on the camp’s operating agreement and who would pony up the $2 million in tax credit fees.

Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, chairman of the finance board, at the time said he believed the project was in jeopardy as a result.

Apparently, the Department of Economic Development is stepping in.

“But a spokesman (of) the Missouri Department of Economic Development said Monday that no tax credits will be issued until the Chiefs commit to keeping their camp in Missouri for 10 years. Spokesman John Fougere (foo-ZHAYR') says that was the original intent of the Missouri Development Finance Board,” according to the AP.

Sen. Charlie Shields, R-St. Joseph, told the News-Press that Western-Chiefs negotiations were near completion after a meeting with Economic Development Director Linda Martinez Monday night in his office and he didn’t believe the project was in danger.

“I think we’re very close to having this thing put together,” Mr. Shields said.

He said if Western agrees to a five-year contract with five one-year options, then the contract again will go before the finance board.

However, he questioned whether the board could prevent the issuance of the credits if the Chiefs didn’t agree to a straight 10-year commitment.

“As long as it meets the elements of what it voted on (in December), then it’s good to go,” Mr. Shields said.

A spokesman for Mr. Kinder said the Chiefs intend on a 10-year commitment to St. Joseph, but the five one-year options were included to protect all parties involved, particularly the university.

“These efforts by the department could put this project in jeopardy,” Gary McElyea said.

Pablo · 04-07-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cmh6476

also, the real answer is Boudreaux's, Barbosa's, Galvin's Dinnerhouse, La Dolce Vita @ 36th St, Hunan's, Hoof and Horn, and I'm probably missing a couple others.

All those are good choices.

Every time I go to Boudreaux's I end up getting the Chicken fried Chicken. Sometimes I really want to branch out and try something new..but it's just perfect every time.

Molitoth · 04-07-2009, 08:28 PM

mmmm aligator bites.

I usually get stuck on that Chicken Po'Boy.

cmh6476 · 04-07-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GonzoRox88

All those are good choices.

Every time I go to Boudreaux's I end up getting the Chicken fried Chicken. Sometimes I really want to branch out and try something new..but it's just perfect every time.

also my favorite, but sometimes I'll opt for the crawfish etoufee or chicken creole. Both also excellent choices.

Pablo · 04-07-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Molitoth

mmmm aligator bites.

I usually get stuck on that Chicken Po'Boy.

Yeah..I like that Cajun Chicken po boy, but sometimes they slather it with so much mayonnaise it's unbearable.

The only thing I ever got there that I didn't thoroughly enjoy was the jalapeno crab bites.

It was like soggy cat food shoved in a slightly charred jalapeno shell. Not so good.

Pablo · 04-07-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cmh6476

also my favorite, but sometimes I'll opt for the crawfish etoufee or chicken creole. Both also excellent choices.

I got the Shrimp Creole the last time I was there. Pretty good stuff.

Pablo · 04-07-2009, 08:34 PM

OOOHHH BONUS:

IF ANY OF Y'ALL WANNA GET SOME SWEET CHIEFS INK WHILE UP IN JOETOWN, YOU SHOULD HEAD DOWN TO THE GRAVE. I'M SURE JIMMY ISRAEL WILL HOOK YOU UP WITH A FLAMING NEON KC LOGO FO SHO.

Molitoth · 04-07-2009, 08:35 PM

Jimmy is like a celebrity in JoeTown.

cmh6476 · 04-07-2009, 08:36 PM

too bad sports car bar isn't still around

bonus points for anyone that remembers that bars name before it became sports car :o

StcChief · 04-07-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

**** St. Joe. Place is a friggin dump. 180% humidity and 98* temps in August. Add in the high % of methmonkeys and inbreds and I'd rather they held it in East StL.

no E.STL.
SIU-E would work for me

Pablo · 04-07-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cmh6476

too bad sports car bar isn't still around

bonus points for anyone that remembers that bars name before it became sports car :o

Eh..wasn't there some bar called Bedrock a while ago..

Molitoth · 04-07-2009, 08:53 PM

The Painted Pony FTW.

**Reaper16** · 04-07-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GonzoRox88

Hells yeah. Time for some top notch facilities for the good guys from Joe Town.

I mean, don't you NWMSU guys get tired of kicking the dogshit out of us every year?

**** no, we don't.

cmh6476 · 04-07-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Molitoth

The Painted Pony FTW.

Pablo · 04-07-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Molitoth

The Painted Pony FTW.

Ahhh..I'm in the totally wrong location.

Down on S169.

Pablo · 04-07-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

**** no, we don't.

I figured as much.

04-06-2009, 09:21 PM
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