A recent Council meeting regarding the proposed downtown replacement for Rosenblatt Stadium suggests that perceived opposition to the plan may have failed to materialise.

On Tuesday people got a chance to speak their minds on Omaha’s ballpark battle.
The city council heard from members of the public about the plan that would replace Rosenblatt Stadium with a new ballpark in downtown Omaha. While many people spent months fighting the very idea of a new stadium, they did not show up to speak before the council.
Those who did voice their opinions were worried about how the city will pay for a new stadium. A few had issues with the same subject; the direction the new stadium will face. Some plans show it facing southeast, which worries a few fans.
“To face the field in the wrong direction would have the people who chose their seats so they could see the game with the sun to their backs penalized,” says one concerned citizen.
Those who spoke up about the direction issue say home plate should face northeast, to avoid sun glare for batters and for fans. Councilman Franklin Thompson says he will look at that issue. The council will vote on the plan after more discussions.
Source & Full Article: Action 3 News
See also:
Rosenblatt Stadium on sportingsights.com
Omaha Royals official website



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