Convention Center on Apogee Hill

[Tree]

http://rodenfordenton.com/2013/11/city-council-preview-november-19-2013/

CONVENTION CENTER
The City has been pursuing the concept of a city-owned Convention Center for some time now. Our most recent discussion involves a developer, the City and UNT, whereby the old Radisson Site on I35 (across from UNT) is redeveloped into a upscale hotel (with restaurant) and a convention center. Here’s a very rough site plan to give you an idea of the layout of this…

You can click here to see the agenda sheet for this item along with the Power Point presentation we will be seeing at Tuesday’s meeting. There are a bunch of agreements included in the full backup in case you need more info on this.

The land for the project is being leased from UNT. A private developer is building, financing, and running the hotel and attached restaurant. The city is contemplating financing, building, and owning the Convention Center at an estimated cost of $25 million. We are also contemplating using Certificate of Obligations to fund the project, with revenue from the Convention Center going to service the debt. Part of the agreement also contains the provision that the private developer (hotel owner) will make up the difference in what the city lacks in debt payment should that be necessary.

It is hoped that this agreement can be reached and finalized before the end of this year.

Edited November 19, 2013 by Tree

[Tree]

I wonder where they would move tailgating? This would take up the entire area.

[andrewrozell]

It seems like it would take up some space, but not all of it.

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[Tree]

Cool overlay Andrew!

[Andrew Balettie]

indoor tailgating anyone?

[KRAM1]

Still looks to be plenty of tailgating space. Plus, lots of folks do not use the hill area for tailgating, but use the red and blue lots. With the space left on the hill and the lots, all should be fine. Might even make it a tad cozier!

[Greenrex]

indoor tailgating anyone?

Great idea...can't wait to see plans for the new Indoor Tailgating Facility.

[Mean Green Eagle]

Bring it on!

[PlummMeanGreen]

Where are all the feeder roads and widening of roads for all this at the Mean Green Village? You can start with the immediate widening of Bonnie Brae of which I thought Denton had already pledged it would do?

If we want more congestion when we start selling out Apogee which our enrollment & area's continue growth will cause us to all but back-up into doing each Game Day--promotions or no promotions); but wasn't it originally agreed that the City of Denton was going to help out with Bonnie Brae (of which even 4 lanes may not be wide enough anymore)? Another joint project with that between UNT and Denton, perhaps?

And one mentioned Indoor Tailgating? How's bout' merely transferring those which begin outside into Apogee Stadium pre-kickoff for starters?

Edited November 29, 2013 by PlummMeanGreen

[GrayEagle]

Where are all the feeder roads and widening of roads for all this at the Mean Green Village? You can start with the immediate widening of Bonnie Brae of which I thought Denton had already pledged it would do?

If we want more congestion when we start selling out Apogee which our enrollment & area's continue growth will cause us to all but back-up into doing each Game Day--promotions or no promotions); but wasn't it originally agreed that the City of Denton was going to help out with Bonnie Brae (of which even 4 lanes may not be wide enough anymore)? Another joint project with that between UNT and Denton, perhaps?

And one mentioned Indoor Tailgating? How's bout' merely transferring those which begin outside into Apogee Stadium pre-kickoff for starters?

Yes, Jim the City of Denton did agree to widen Bonnie Brae and have begun purchasing right-of-way. But, as you might guess, some property owners do not agree on the amount that the city is willing to pay for their frontage. They'll no doubt drag their feet until about the time of the opening of the convention center. Did you forget that Bonnie Brae is the western edge of Denia Park?

[UNTeagle88]

When is this planned to be ready?

[GMG24]

Anyword on beer sales in the stadium and how far away we are from that? Went to another SMU game at 6 pm on a weeknight and it was over half capacity guaranteed 3/4 were there strictly for beer.

[Grant.UNT]

Anyword on beer sales in the stadium and how far away we are from that? Went to another SMU game at 6 pm on a weeknight and it was over half capacity guaranteed 3/4 were there strictly for beer.

That's a drastic over prediction. 3/4 there for beer!!? Beer is so cheap to buy at the grocery store that I doubt that 3/4 were there just for beer. Beer is sold other places than college sporting events. However, it is time to start selling beer, and it is coming. Just not coming next year.