The ‘Visually (un)Interesting’ manager of the Events Center
Terry was the guest on the Argus Leader Media’s SU FU STUpid show yesterday (FF: 24:50, in the video section of the website). Terry was asked about the EC siding, and he had an out at first,
“. . . Well the city owns the building . . . it’s their deal . . .”
Okay, I’m fine with that, he just manages the joint, he isn’t in charge of those things, fair enough. Oh, but Terry couldn’t resist to make just a few more comments,
“. . . I know I have been criticized in the past for saying this, but I think the building looks visually interesting . . .”
I guess if Terry thinks bent up forced straight steel, that has massive gaps and calk and rust stains pouring down it is ‘visually interesting’ I have a 1972 trailer home I would like to sell him. Trust me Terry, it’s not a dump, it’s just visually interesting. Maybe that is why Ford sold so many Pintos? He goes on to compare it to the Pinnacle Center (which has the same bent up affect) then concludes that is the ‘nature of steel’. Yeah, flat (not rolled) steel that is forced to bend on the building.
Though he admits at the beginning of his rant that it’s the city’s ‘deal’ he all of a sudden turns into an engineer,
“. . . the siding is water tight . . . we have had no problems with it . . .”
YET.
He concludes the whole problem has to do with the ‘messenger’ and not the actual shitty installation job,
“. . . I think it just some people stirring the pot . . . trying to get publicity for themselves . . .”
I was unaware that SF City Councilor Rex Rolfing was trying to create publicity for himself. You know, the person who brought this to the public’s attention. Before Rex even said anything, it wasn’t even on mine or the public’s radar. Terry should be careful of accusing elected officials trying to create publicity.
Terry sure had a lot to say about the siding, even though it’s the city’s ‘deal’, He must know a lot more then he is putting on. A week and a half to go and spin machine has kicked in.
My prediction is that it will not get fixed and our compensation will be on paper only and not in the form of an actual cash deduction.
If it has rust stains the hipsters will appreciate it more because it looks like a rat-rod. Well done.
So the taxpayer’s concern over the status of the siding at the Premier Center is dismissed because they have nothing else to do but just create drama? This guy from SMG just continued to insult those concerns and then justify it by pointing out a facility in Las Vegas. Incredible! Public Relations is not a strength for this fella.
It’s the 2nd time I’ve watched SuFuStu and that is a terrible show and a complete time waster. Stu wastes valuable air time on stupid stuff.
Other than the SMG dude insulting taxpayers it was a John Thune Bromance episode.
Can we as tax payers file a class action lawsuit?
This is going to court one way or the other. A judge is going to have to decide who is responsible.
Denny Dome patina and cellulite is unusual and might apeal to a few. Reminds me of a short skinny guy I knew who had this emphatuation for big women.
John, the city has been and continues to be sued. Theres a flurry of pending litigation. Cases must be brought constitutionally because ordinances do not allow appeals into court. They’ll keep you in court 4 years. Then, you must prove your case is worth hearing in State Supreme Court. Eventually, a significant case will reach there. State court has the power to supervise charter and ordinances reform. I’m hoping this happens. The city was ordered to amend their behavior in 2008. They did some dancing around but city government is still not democracy.
What really disturbs me is how the mayor and city attorney disrespect the constitution. Americans died for your freedom. People around the world fight to copy the American way. Yet, everything the United States represents has been forfeited by citizens of Sioux Falls because they agreed to adopt Home Rule Charter and strong (dictator) mayor.