Chiefs Update on Chiefs' Training Camp: "Glitch" in move to St. Joe - Page 2

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.

KCrockaholic · 04-06-2009, 11:06 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.

Sure why not? If you want them to be shot.

macdawg · 04-07-2009, 01:17 AM

I'd like to see them go to Warrensburg or St. Joe so I could go see some training camp.

HypnotizedMonkey · 04-07-2009, 06:10 AM

I like St. Joe but sometimes I look like an imbred crackhead zombie.. so that might explain it. Hopefully they have camp there so the rest of the imbred crackhead Chiefs fans in St. Joe can see some camp action. It sure would make the trip to camp a little more favorable for the fans IN KC as well.

Sully · 04-07-2009, 09:13 AM

Is it wrong that I hope this falls through and they stay in River Falls?

macdawg · 04-07-2009, 12:26 PM

unless your someone who can take some time off of work every year to go to River Falls, why wouldn't you want it close to home so you could go watch training camp on your days off work? how kickass would that be? I am assuming you guys wanting it to stay in River Falls make the trip each year, something most Chief fans cannot do.

Hammock Parties · 04-07-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by macdawg

unless your someone who can take some time off of work every year to go to River Falls, why wouldn't you want it close to home so you could go watch training camp on your days off work? how kickass would that be? I am assuming you guys wanting it to stay in River Falls make the trip each year, something most Chief fans cannot do.

The less people at training camp the better.

Alton deFlat · 04-07-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sully

Is it wrong that I hope this falls through and they stay in River Falls?

No!

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-07-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sully

Is it wrong that I hope this falls through and they stay in River Falls?

I'm right there with you.

**Skip Towne** · 04-07-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Claythan

This would be awesome. Kansas City is going to be hell in July. I'd just as soon go to River Falls every year.

Of course you do with someone else paying the bill. Story of your life.

1adam1238 · 04-07-2009, 01:18 PM

I enjoy the trip to river falls but then again, coming from Nevada...St. Joe won't matter. Though the heat is nothing to get excited about.

Hammock Parties · 04-07-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Of course you do with someone else paying the bill. Story of your life.

You suggest I should pay my own way on business trips?

If my employer wants to pay for anything, more power to me. Especially shitty restaurants and hotels.

T-post Tom · 04-07-2009, 01:22 PM

810 (Keitzman) is bashing the Chiefs on this right now.

Molitoth · 04-07-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by T-post Tom

810 (Keitzman) is bashing the Chiefs on this right now.

Ya, I was listening to that.

Molitoth · 04-07-2009, 02:44 PM

This would be a heatbreaker (to me) if this fell through.... I could literally walk to Training camp everyday if I wanted to.

St. Joe has really any food you could want (minus seafood) Claythan.... the whole Belt Hwy (main strip through town) is basically car lots and Food joints.

There is a few decent brand new Hotels (Stoney Creek, Hampton, and a Remodeled Ramada) very close by.

Basically the bar scene in St. Joe sucks though.... really bad. Horrible bars. If you wanna drink, go to a restuarant.

Shag · 04-07-2009, 03:13 PM

I'd love to see this fall through. River Falls is my only chance to see the Chiefs most years...

04-06-2009, 09:21 PM
T-post Tom Threepeat! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $4377293	Update on Chiefs' Training Camp: "Glitch" in move to St. Joe 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.
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04-07-2009, 01:17 AM	#17
macdawg Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	I'd like to see them go to Warrensburg or St. Joe so I could go see some training camp.
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04-07-2009, 06:10 AM	#18
HypnotizedMonkey usually hooplah is involved Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Casino cash: $10004925	I like St. Joe but sometimes I look like an imbred crackhead zombie.. so that might explain it. Hopefully they have camp there so the rest of the imbred crackhead Chiefs fans in St. Joe can see some camp action. It sure would make the trip to camp a little more favorable for the fans IN KC as well.
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04-07-2009, 09:13 AM	#19
Sully It Goes On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $10026331	Is it wrong that I hope this falls through and they stay in River Falls? __________________ "And I don't wish that girl any bad luck," he said, "but I hope she gets hit with a car." - Tommy Lasorda
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04-07-2009, 12:26 PM	#20
macdawg Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	unless your someone who can take some time off of work every year to go to River Falls, why wouldn't you want it close to home so you could go watch training camp on your days off work? how kickass would that be? I am assuming you guys wanting it to stay in River Falls make the trip each year, something most Chief fans cannot do.
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04-07-2009, 01:18 PM	#25
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04-07-2009, 01:22 PM	#27
T-post Tom Threepeat! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $4377293	810 (Keitzman) is bashing the Chiefs on this right now. __________________ You seem nice!
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04-07-2009, 02:44 PM	#29
Molitoth Mahomes Fanboi Join Date: Apr 2004 Casino cash: $2784969	This would be a heatbreaker (to me) if this fell through.... I could literally walk to Training camp everyday if I wanted to. St. Joe has really any food you could want (minus seafood) Claythan.... the whole Belt Hwy (main strip through town) is basically car lots and Food joints. There is a few decent brand new Hotels (Stoney Creek, Hampton, and a Remodeled Ramada) very close by. Basically the bar scene in St. Joe sucks though.... really bad. Horrible bars. If you wanna drink, go to a restuarant.
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04-07-2009, 03:13 PM	#30
Shag MVP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Casino cash: $1903342	I'd love to see this fall through. River Falls is my only chance to see the Chiefs most years...
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