He wants to ensure there is enough revenue in any proposal to cover the costs of issuing bonds and that no cost overruns are incurred. Day has been pushing the plan that would use proceeds from slot machines at Canterbury Park horse-racing track. He said it isn't tax money because people choose to gamble. He sees it as just giving people another place to spend their money. While public opinion is overwhelmingly against spending money to keep the Twins, Day is wary of a shift in sentiment should they leave.
People are pretty fickle.
Sen. Jane Ranum, DFL-Minneapolis, has not been involved in the debate. From her viewpoint, the question of whether there is value in having professional sports in the state and how much support should be given to that was never discussed. She doesn't believe the Legislature will have the confidence of the people until there is a much more informed debate on the issues. But lately, she believes the public's concern goes beyond stadium funding.