ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) – Ashwaubenon’s leader reacts to the announcement that the Green Bay Bullfrogs will soon call her community home.
Village President Mary Kardoskee says the baseball organization approached them within the past couple months, following lengthy negotiations to be part of Green Bay’s Shipyard project.
“They voiced some of their frustration of getting things moving with the city.”
Kardoskee discusses whether she thinks the announcement will affect relations with their neighbors in Green Bay.
“I don’t think it should. This is something that we were able to keep in this whole area. It benefits everybody. It does not just benefit Ashwaubenon.”
She says they’re excited to bring another family-based entertainment option to their municipality.
“We’re looking at $10-million dollars for the stadium. The land acquisition was a little over $1-million dollars. TIF dollars will be paying for that.”
Kardoskee discusses the benefit the Bullfrogs can bring to her community.
“If you look at all of the developments that the Packers have put in, they’re trying to get the family atmosphere. This just adds another amenity for families.”
Plans call for the stadium to be constructed on Holmgren Way and open for the 2019 season.
