Yes, we did spend a lot of money.

This past Village Board did more for the community than any past board. Period.

We're obviously disappointed that the tournament is moving, but we understand that it needs to be successful. Part of it is, it's hard to get on the radar screen in the Twin Cities with all that is going on.

When figures start flowing up to $200 billion, I have concerns, ... $1 billion is a lot of money.

We have all the hallmarks here of a rush to spend money. We have got to be careful that this does not become a feeding frenzy. ... This is our grandchildren's money.

This may seem like little. But add it all up and it saves the contractor a lot of money, allowing him to undercut others.