Practice Facility

[michigancat]

p.s.
when I say EXPECT I mean it. everyone on here has contributed financially to k-state in some way, be it tuition, tickets, merchandise, etc. Some on here might donate, or plan on it at some point. Make your voice heard, it's your right. I worked in the athletic department and you'd probably be amazed how much work they put into determining the general fan bases opinion and factoring it into decisions. Your leaders duty is to work for you, your duty is to hold your leaders accountable.

This.  Yes.

I know I'm late to this party, but the fact that our athletic department places value on our fan base's general opinion is scary, and telling.

It's how you end up with things like the FB schedule poster.  What does our fanbase generally like?  Harleys, fireworks, and splattered paint.

[steve dave]

p.s.
when I say EXPECT I mean it. everyone on here has contributed financially to k-state in some way, be it tuition, tickets, merchandise, etc. Some on here might donate, or plan on it at some point. Make your voice heard, it's your right. I worked in the athletic department and you'd probably be amazed how much work they put into determining the general fan bases opinion and factoring it into decisions. Your leaders duty is to work for you, your duty is to hold your leaders accountable.

This.  Yes.

I know I'm late to this party, but the fact that our athletic department places value on our fan base's general opinion is scary, and telling.

It's how you end up with things like the FB schedule poster.  What does our fanbase generally like?  Harleys, fireworks, and splattered paint.

great point.  also army guys

[sonofdaxjones]

So we're going to have a  practice facility full of army guys and splattered paint with giant schedule posters all over the walls??

[michigancat]

So we're going to have a  practice facility full of army guys and splattered paint with giant schedule posters all over the walls??

Only if we take our fanbase's general opinion seriously.  We'd also end up w/ good old fashioned CRT TV's instead of LED's, Sidekicks instead of iphones, etc.

[sonofdaxjones]

So we're going to have a  practice facility full of army guys and splattered paint with giant schedule posters all over the walls??

Only if we take our fanbase's general opinion seriously.  Otherwise we'll end up w/ good old fashioned CRT TV's instead of LED's, Sidekicks instead of iphones, etc.

Mandatory shirt tuck zones and such.

[bradleigh]

I didn't notice any bays for tractor warming in those pictures, kinda confused by that.

Also, WTF needs to be done to the OOD to "bring it to code?". It's not like it's some super old and outdated fieldhouse...

things like 2 prong outlets and knob and tube wiring

The real costs are bringing the building up to modern ADA compliance standards.  We'd spend over a million on this alone.

I was thinking that all city, county, state, etc buildings had to be compliant...

It is, but ADA compliant to past standards in place at the time of construction.  ADA compliance standards evolve over time and in the event of a substantial building modification, we would be obligated to bring the entire building up to the current code standards in in line with the local jurisdiction.

Disableds.  mumped us again.

[BEFR]

So havs... They put a new practice facility there and that tilt-up monstrocity you posted a while back converts to a corn crib?  Man, those 'clones can SURE raise money!

Some of the best moments of my life were in corn cribs. This only excites me more about the future of Iowa State Basketball!!

However, last I checked, a finished and usable monstrosity of a practice facility (your opinion, not mine) is a lot more usable than a couple blueprints of a future building sitting in Anderson Hall. The Iowa State basketball programs each have an entire gym (with state of the art training, video, and weight facilities) to each team specifically for them and them only. Last I checked, KSU just had blueprints.

as always, diplomatically and correctly said... it's good that at least one of our little12 schools could actually get something BUILT... and kudos to you for that (plus, i have some iowa st people in the family <yes, blood diluted from the purest purple> and i can't go too harshly on you guys)

[WillieWatanabe]

their athletic training complex, w/e the eff that means.

[Havs]

their athletic training complex, w/e the shazbot! that means.

Complex for the training of athletes, duh!

[sys]

as always, diplomatically and correctly said... it's good that at least one of our little12 schools could actually get something BUILT... and kudos to you for that (plus, i have some iowa st people in the family <yes, blood diluted from the purest purple> and i can't go too harshly on you guys)

good lord.  haverhill is as bad as it gets.  you must be some sort of iowa state fair blue ribbon winning Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

[Havs]

as always, diplomatically and correctly said... it's good that at least one of our little12 schools could actually get something BUILT... and kudos to you for that (plus, i have some iowa st people in the family <yes, blood diluted from the purest purple> and i can't go too harshly on you guys)

good lord.  haverhill is as bad as it gets.  you must be some sort of iowa state fair blue ribbon winning Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

I never got a blue ribbon at the fair :(

Now I post on wanna-be rival messageboards.

My life is in shambles.

[jtksu]

Take it easy on Hav, he's just a product of his Pig/God worship upbringing.  Plus, he just referred to his life and shambles, one of my go-to phrases.

[PurpleThreadCred]

FYI the Rec expansion had a max cap of $18.8 million and the lowest/accepted bid came in at $15.9 million.  The majority of the bids came in under.  Great time for construction. 

[Dugout DickStone]

FYI the Rec expansion had a max cap of $18.8 million and the lowest/accepted bid came in at $15.9 million.  The majority of the bids came in under.  Great time for construction. 

Speaking of Blue Ribbons, this board is adding Blue Ribbon posters by the rate of 1 a day. 

WARM UP THE PREMIUM SERVICE!!!!!!!!!

[Benja]

So we're going to have a  practice facility full of army guys and splattered paint with giant schedule posters all over the walls??

Only if we take our fanbase's general opinion seriously.  Otherwise we'll end up w/ good old fashioned CRT TV's instead of LED's, Sidekicks instead of iphones, etc.

Mandatory shirt tuck zones and such.

In their dreams, life is a mandatory shirt tuck zone...

[PoetWarrior]

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Kansas Development Finance Authority
Notice of Hearing
A public hearing will be conducted at 9 a.m. Thursday,
September 2, in the conference room of the Kansas Development
Finance Authority, 555 S. Kansas Ave., Suite
202, Topeka, on the proposal for the KDFA to issue its
Educational Facility Private Activity Revenue Bonds on
behalf of K-State Athletics, Inc., a Kansas 501(c)(3) notfor-
profit corporation (the corporation), in the principal
amount of not to exceed $45 million, plus amounts sufficient
to pay all costs of bond issuance, costs of interest
on the bonds, any required reserves for payments of principal
and interest on the bonds. The bonds will be issued,
pursuant to K.S.A. 74-8901 et seq. (the act), to finance the
costs of improvements to be made to Bramlage Coliseum
and LHC Bill Snyder Family Stadium located on the Kansas
State University main campus at 1800 College Ave., Manhattan,
Kansas 66502 (the project), all in accordance with
and pursuant to the act.
The bonds, when issued, will be a limited obligation of
the KDFA, payable from revenues pledged by the corporation,
and will not constitute a general obligation or
indebtedness of the state of Kansas, the city of Manhattan,
Kansas, or any political subdivision thereof, nor will the
bonds constitute an indebtedness for which the faith and
credit and taxing powers of the state of Kansas are
pledged. The bonds will be payable solely from revenues
pledged by the corporation in amounts sufficient to pay
the principal of, interest and redemption premium, if any,
on the bonds when they become due.
All individuals who appear at the hearing will be given
an opportunity to express their views for or against the
proposal, and all written comments previously filed with
the KDFA at its offices at 555 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 202,
Topeka, 66603, will be considered. Additional information
regarding the project may be obtained by contacting
the KDFA.

Steven R. Weatherford
President

[wes mantooth]

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Kansas Development Finance Authority
Notice of Hearing
A public hearing will be conducted at 9 a.m. Thursday,
September 2, in the conference room of the Kansas Development
Finance Authority, 555 S. Kansas Ave., Suite
202, Topeka, on the proposal for the KDFA to issue its
Educational Facility Private Activity Revenue Bonds on
behalf of K-State Athletics, Inc., a Kansas 501(c)(3) notfor-
profit corporation (the corporation), in the principal
amount of not to exceed $45 million, plus amounts sufficient
to pay all costs of bond issuance, costs of interest
on the bonds, any required reserves for payments of principal
and interest on the bonds. The bonds will be issued,
pursuant to K.S.A. 74-8901 et seq. (the act), to finance the
costs of improvements to be made to Bramlage Coliseum
and LHC Bill Snyder Family Stadium located on the Kansas
State University main campus at 1800 College Ave., Manhattan,
Kansas 66502 (the project), all in accordance with
and pursuant to the act.
The bonds, when issued, will be a limited obligation of
the KDFA, payable from revenues pledged by the corporation,
and will not constitute a general obligation or
indebtedness of the state of Kansas, the city of Manhattan,
Kansas, or any political subdivision thereof, nor will the
bonds constitute an indebtedness for which the faith and
credit and taxing powers of the state of Kansas are
pledged. The bonds will be payable solely from revenues
pledged by the corporation in amounts sufficient to pay
the principal of, interest and redemption premium, if any,
on the bonds when they become due.
All individuals who appear at the hearing will be given
an opportunity to express their views for or against the
proposal, and all written comments previously filed with
the KDFA at its offices at 555 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 202,
Topeka, 66603, will be considered. Additional information
regarding the project may be obtained by contacting
the KDFA.

Steven R. Weatherford
President

[spoiler] [/spoiler]

[jtksu]

Sweet.  Looks like this mofo will finally get underway soon.

[kcchiefdav]

Can I assume that SD, Trim and the goEMAW big wigs will be in attendance at this hearing. Public Hearing Pakr?

[Benja]

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in the principal amount of not to exceed $45 million,

Why does it say that? doesn't mean anything?

[Kat Kid]

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in the principal amount of not to exceed $45 million,

Everyone has their price....


Why does it say that? doesn't mean anything?

[Trim]

Can I assume that SD, Trim and the goEMAW big wigs will be in attendance at this hearing. Public Hearing Pakr?

We're sending our lobbyist.

[Dugout DickStone]

Can I assume that SD, Trim and the goEMAW big wigs will be in attendance at this hearing. Public Hearing Pakr?

We're sending our lobbyists

fyp

[Sugar Dick]

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in the principal amount of not to exceed $45 million,

Why does it say that? doesn't mean anything?

Seriously?  The face amount of the bonds floated won't be more than $45 million.

This is great news, I wonder how long it is after the hearing until the financing actually comes to fruition?!?

[Panjandrum]

Can I assume that SD, Trim and the goEMAW big wigs will be in attendance at this hearing. Public Hearing Pakr?

We're sending our lobbyists

fyp

Lobbyists, please ask for a few hundred dollars for banners and purple paint to cover up the embarrassing fact that we paint our accomplishments on the walls because, and this is me assuming, the AD was too lazy to hang banners or buy a ladder or something.

TIA