What the actual @#$%!?

Surely someone didn't think to get everything APPROVED before going ahead and opening sales ?!

Were you watching the meeting??

ForeverPaisley said:

Just saw this a few minutes ago, was wondering when it'd make its way here...

I'm very disappointed, this seems sloppy and is reminiscent of the tribute concert ordeal. Not sure why they'd have begun selling tickets without making sure everything was in place. I can only hope tickets can still be honored at a later date, will get refunded, or that by some chance things fall back into place and Paisley goes forward and opens.

Refunds aren't likely, going by Paisley's website.

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rogifan said:

ForeverPaisley said:

What the actual @#$%!?

Surely someone didn't think to get everything APPROVED before going ahead and opening sales ?!

Headline is a little mis-leading. Everyone on the city council was in favor of it but just need a lot more information before approving. What were they doing the last 2 months? Why were none of these questions being asked before tonight? So what happens now? Do people get their money refunded? And those who were hired I guess won't be employed now? What a mess.

ROGIFAN: Did you hear all the comments?

rogifan said:

ForeverPaisley said:

What the actual @#$%!?

Surely someone didn't think to get everything APPROVED before going ahead and opening sales ?!

Headline is a little mis-leading. Everyone on the city council was in favor of it but just need a lot more information before approving. What were they doing the last 2 months? Why were none of these questions being asked before tonight? So what happens now? Do people get their money refunded? And those who were hired I guess won't be employed now? What a mess.

A lot more information still required when it is set to supposedly open in three days? What about the fams literally ON their way there now?! Exactly how long does it take for the proposal that we have ALL read to by now....actually be read by them ?! It makes no sense that they open ticket sales on something that has not been approved. (however, sounds familiar hey?! Like promoting U.S. Bank Event...BEFORE they actually secured the damn thing. #Absurd!

pandaleka said:

Just saw this a few minutes ago, was wondering when it'd make its way here...

I'm very disappointed, this seems sloppy and is reminiscent of the tribute concert ordeal. Not sure why they'd have begun selling tickets without making sure everything was in place. I can only hope tickets can still be honored at a later date, will get refunded, or that by some chance things fall back into place and Paisley goes forward and opens.

Refunds aren't likely, going by Paisley's website.

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IF they don't refund the THOUSANDS of people $$$ - they will lose opportunity for re-peat cx. You want me to PAY now, and NOT go in...but want me to 'Come Again' - HELL NO!

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And completely agree. Same as I just mentioned, U.S. Bank Chaos all over again.

pandaleka said:

ForeverPaisley said:

oh my what happens if you already have a ticket?

What a fiasco. My heart literally hurts for all of the disappointed people who invested time, money, and emotions in getting to go to Paisley Park. I guess it will have to remain in their hearts...

WTF? Seriously? I have tickets myself for later in october -- and of course, plenty of people have tickets for the weeks before that.

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Is there any online article yet about this? Is the ability to start the tours dependent on a "yes" vote?

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Edited to add: Here's what the Star-Tribune is saying: "The Chanhassen City Council voted Monday night to table a zoning request that would allow Paisley Park, Prince's recording studio and home, to reopen as a museum. The action is certain to delay the previously announced Oct. 6 opening.

The Council voted 3 to 2 to table the rezoning request after more than three hours of discussion by council members and emotional comments from fans and residents."

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disch said:

WTF? Seriously? I have tickets myself for later in october -- and of course, plenty of people have tickets for the weeks before that.

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Is there any online article yet about this? Is the ability to start the tours dependent on a "yes" vote?

I haven't seen any articles, this is from those that were watching the council meeting. This is going to have AWFUL reprecussions. And sadly, it's going to cast an ugly shadow over Paisley Park. This isn't how this should be unfolding.

THOUSANDS of fans are parading to MPLS and Paisley Park in the next week/two to pay respects to and celebrate Prince. If they do not refund the money, those are thousands of people who aren't going to cough it up again. I for one wouldn't. I planned to not watch the interview next week so that I won't have the tour spoiled but heck, if it's all going to be 'out there' . And if they intend to keep everyones $$$ due to their 'fine print'....

I don't even personally care about a refund! I have a plane ticket to MPLS at the end of this month and touring PP is a MAJOR part of my trip! This seriously sucks and they should not have been selling tickets until everything was totally buttoned up.

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Fingers crossed, they can resolve this really, really quick and at least the people who are in MPLS for the tribute show will still be able to visit PP as planned.

ForeverPaisley said:

disch said:

WTF? Seriously? I have tickets myself for later in october -- and of course, plenty of people have tickets for the weeks before that.

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Is there any online article yet about this? Is the ability to start the tours dependent on a "yes" vote?

I haven't seen any articles, this is from those that were watching the council meeting. This is going to have AWFUL reprecussions. And sadly, it's going to cast an ugly shadow over Paisley Park. This isn't how this should be unfolding.

THOUSANDS of fans are parading to MPLS and Paisley Park in the next week/two to pay respects to and celebrate Prince. If they do not refund the money, those are thousands of people who aren't going to cough it up again. I for one wouldn't. I planned to not watch the interview next week so that I won't have the tour spoiled but heck, if it's all going to be 'out there' . And if they intend to keep everyones $$$ due to their 'fine print'....

It should be turned into a music school...let Josh and former bandmates be teachers, etc.

Well I would hands DOWN much rather they resolve so we can visit as intended but if this isn't...resolved in TIME...they better gimmemymoney

disch said:

I don't even personally care about a refund! I have a plane ticket to MPLS at the end of this month and touring PP is a MAJOR part of my trip! This seriously sucks and they should not have been selling tickets until everything was totally buttoned up.

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Fingers crossed, they can resolve this really, really quick and at least the people who are in MPLS for the tribute show will still be able to visit PP as planned.

ForeverPaisley said:

I haven't seen any articles, this is from those that were watching the council meeting. This is going to have AWFUL reprecussions. And sadly, it's going to cast an ugly shadow over Paisley Park. This isn't how this should be unfolding.

THOUSANDS of fans are parading to MPLS and Paisley Park in the next week/two to pay respects to and celebrate Prince. If they do not refund the money, those are thousands of people who aren't going to cough it up again. I for one wouldn't. I planned to not watch the interview next week so that I won't have the tour spoiled but heck, if it's all going to be 'out there' . And if they intend to keep everyones $$$ due to their 'fine print'....

slvrhrt7 said:

It should be turned into a music school...let Josh and former bandmates be teachers, etc.

It should be both. And certainly can be. It's 55,000 square feet... The tour only goes through a minor sliver of PP.

Whatever ensures the longevity of PP. For Prince's Legacy to live ON.

oh for sure they better gimme my money -- but I wouldn't nomally be flying out to MPLS that weekend (the one after the tribute show) if touring PP wasn't on the agenda. And my plane ticket is non-refundable!

ForeverPaisley said:

Well I would hands DOWN much rather they resolve so we can visit as intended but if this isn't...resolved in TIME...they better gimmemymoney

disch said:

I don't even personally care about a refund! I have a plane ticket to MPLS at the end of this month and touring PP is a MAJOR part of my trip! This seriously sucks and they should not have been selling tickets until everything was totally buttoned up.

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Fingers crossed, they can resolve this really, really quick and at least the people who are in MPLS for the tribute show will still be able to visit PP as planned.

My travel and accom are non-refundable too. This is an outrage. Unbelievable!

disch said:

oh for sure they better gimme my money -- but I wouldn't nomally be flying out to MPLS that weekend (the one after the tribute show) if touring PP wasn't on the agenda. And my plane ticket is non-refundable!

ForeverPaisley said:

Well I would hands DOWN much rather they resolve so we can visit as intended but if this isn't...resolved in TIME...they better gimmemymoney

Here is a link to a news report I found.

http://blog.thecurrent.org/2016/10/paisley-park-opening-may-be-delayed-chanhassen-city-council-tables-rezoning/

zenarose said:

Here is a link to a news report I found.

http://blog.thecurrent.org/2016/10/paisley-park-opening-may-be-delayed-chanhassen-city-council-tables-rezoning/

Paisley Park opening likely delayed: Chanhassen City Council tables rezoning

Paisley Park in July 2016 (Jay Gabler/MPR)

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A wrench has suddenly been thrown into plans to open Paisley Park to the public this week. The Chanhassen City Council voted tonight to table a motion to rezone Prince’s studio and home for use as a museum, after several residents expressed concerns over safety and traffic and wondered whether this month is generally too soon after Prince’s death to open Paisley Park to the public.

We’ll update this post as more information becomes available.

They have until Dec. 23? So I guess any of us who had tickets before that can just kiss those plans goodbye.

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Honestly, how f'ed up is this? Who is it who green-lit the promotion and ticket sales -- let alone the hiring of tour guides and staff, who are now out of work -- if there was any doubt about the approval?

purplethunder3121 said:

the city now “has until Dec. 23 to act on the rezoning request.” If no action is taken by that time, the rezoning request will be approved.

OMG! I feel so bad for everyone who has bought tickets to tour Paisley Park. I know a lot of people had plans for the tour and the tribute concert. How could they possibly messed this up so bad? & the new hires for Paisley Park? I've read on Facebook that some of the new employees are moving there specifically to work at Paisley Park! MOVING!

disch said:

delinquent said: