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Twins Want Roof on Their New Ballpark

ST. PAUL, MN-The $80-million to $120-million roof could be done on a lease arrangement with a contractor. It would ensure fans traveling from distant states would see a game.

By Jim McCartney | Updated on May 21, 2002

ST. PAUL, MN-Although the ballpark bill only allows for a $330-million “roof ready” stadium, Minnesota Twins officials would like to put a retractable roof on any new stadium right from the start. Twins president Jerry Bell said in radio interviews that a roof on a new Twins stadium would add from $80 million to $120 million in costs.

The variance relates to whether the ballpark is fully air conditioned and heated. Bell wants the ballpark to be ready for cold weather in April and rain throughout the year–especially given many Twins fans travel from rural Minnesota or surrounding states to come to the ballgames, and should be assured they will see a game.

One possibility is a lease arrangement with a contractor, which would increase the annual cost to the Twins.

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