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If the Board of Regents, OSU Administration, the Foundation, and Boone Pickens really believe they must expand OSU’s athletic facilities because it is “crucial to our national competitiveness,” this plan is wasting time and money! Using land OSU already owns means you could start construction TODAY, capitalize on the value of your dollar TODAY (construction costs are rising rapidly, due in part to the Katrina disaster) and improve the competitiveness of our athletic programs TODAY (the publicity would be MUCH MORE positive and you’d have actual in-phase work to show off to potential recruits). Your plan is misguided, wasteful and short-sighted in addition to its lack of consideration for our residents, property owners, OSU students, and school children.
Lynda Halley

Is such an aggressive growth plan in sync with a future student body? Such a huge expansion benefits such a small percentage of students, i.e., 1-2%, is it justified? More time should be provided to groups impacted - before the plan is considered.
James F. Jackson

What is the master plan? There are at least five master plans that have been posted on the Benham web page. Does the Board of Regents know what they are really voting on? Can we urge the Board of Regents to postpone any action now? How can we stop the closing of Hall of Fame? How can we stop them from take our property?Does the University really have the power to use eminent domain for athletic facilities? Let’s use political action to stop them. Why can’t the University use university land to develop the Athletic Village.
Jo Ann Halley

Stop this land take-over! This is not ethical or behavior with integrity. Students will NOT choose OSU - Alumni will NOT donate, due to these plans from the President and Regents. Eminent Domain is not designed for athletic complexes. Is the money even donated yet? Mr. Pickens still owes $ to Texas!
Anonymous

Do not approve the OSU “Disaster” Plan! Why?
1. Standard for eminent domain not met. Where is benefit to State residents that offsets hardship by Stillwater residents?
2. In what sports is OSU not competitive? Men’s BBall? Wrestling? Equestrian? Even this football season has been a fluke compared to recent years. OSU sports are competitive.
3. Viability of Will Rogers Elementary - both tax base and student base.
4. Loss of affordable housing close to campus.
5. Restricted E-W traffic flow on Hall of Fame and McElroy.
6. OSU may have the legal right to do this, but it is unethical and immoral.
Tim & Tracy O’Connell

My concern is that the BOR/University have lost all credibility based on events to date. The BOR needs to understand this and recognize that future actions are more meaningful than any statements or declarations.
Rob & Ann Whiteley

I am concerned about the impact of this on Will Rogers School, the impact on our elderly people who are in really bad health, and the loss of utility income to the City of Stillwater budget.
Vona Parrish

What precisely is the BOR going to vote on? Exactly what plan? What precise documents?
Eric Saari

The most effective tool we have is a PR nightmare for OSU
Daniel & Teresa Ferguson

Does the BOR feel that they have a moral right to exercise eminent domain to obtain property, either residences or rental property, just to expand existing facilities?
Richard H. & Marti Dermer