How soon can we blow up old city hall?

[RecycleMichael]

We need to first get the workers out, of course.

There has to be some paperwork to fill out to blow stuff up and they probably don't want to explode it while courts are in session (never a good idea to piss off judges), but I think the whole thing could be done quick.

Down by Christmas? Ahead of the BOK Arena opening event?

[Townsend]

They will probably have to take it down like the Camelot.  Piece by piece.  Removal of all dangerous creamy fillings etc.

The idea of it blowing up and into the basement parking is cool though.

[RecycleMichael]

I would buy lottery chances for the chance to turn the switch that demolishes the old city hall.

We could make some money to hire some police, fix some potholes, mow some right-of-way...

[sgrizzle]

Since the deal doesn't close until Sept 10th or something like that, December might be pushing it.

[Double A]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

Since the deal doesn't close until Sept 10th or something like that, December might be pushing it.

I doubt it will happen this year, my guess would be early in 08 at the earliest.

[cannon_fodder]

The biggest loss there will be the subway and other eatery in the basement.  Wait, those are in the basement of the Council Building I think.  NM.  Blow it up at will.

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[Aa5drvr]

>>We need to first get the workers out, of course.

What are you going to do with the other 90% of the employees?

(Let the flames begin.)

[Townsend]

quote:Originally posted by Aa5drvr

>>We need to first get the workers out, of course.

What are you going to do with the other 90% of the employees?

(Let the flames begin.)

HA

Are there really the positions, "Assistant to the mayor" and "Mayor's assistant"?  Two different positions.

[Double A]

(flame on)Get the workers out first, and leave da Mare, her staff and the Council behind.(flame off)

[cannon_fodder]

quote:Originally posted by Aa5drvr

>>We need to first get the workers out, of course.

What are you going to do with the other 90% of the employees?

(Let the flames begin.)

Funny comment of the day award.

[Oil Capital]

Let's take this step-by-step.

1.  We were told the demolition would be paid for by the "hotel developer".

2.  Those of us who have been paying attention have seen that the interest in developing a hotel adjacent to the arena has so far been approximately zero (excluding flaky inexperienced "developers" who make impossible demands).

Therefore, it would appear it could be quite some time before we see City Hall crashing to the ground... by whatever method.

[dbacks fan]

Just a thought, there is another thread about eliminating the homeless, so, why not just house them in the old city hall? It would be an upgrade for them and the mayor would not have to worry about them wandering around the BOk Center during opening cerimonies.

(just a thought, but then again, maybe I've been out in the sun too long)

[Townsend]

quote:Originally posted by dbacks fan

Just a thought, there is another thread about eliminating the homeless, so, why not just house them in the old city hall? It would be an upgrade for them and the mayor would not have to worry about them wandering around the BOk Center during opening cerimonies.

(just a thought, but then again, maybe I've been out in the sun too long)

That would mean crossing the Towerview with the Camelot.  

We could have the downtown churches feeding them free breakfast in bed.  They wouldn't even have to make the trip to 5th.

[TulsaSooner]

It already has a glass smoke room.  They could all sit in there and smoke and people could walk by and watch them.

[DM]

Depends on if a hotel or other developer shows an interest in the property. If that happens, it might speed things up.