tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38881345.post6177921409818250262..comments2008-05-09T10:24:47.420-07:00Dinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11257114174834543704noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38881345.post-86725781998115173082008-05-09T10:24:00.000-07:002008-05-09T10:24:00.000-07:00

Why is it so hard for the City of Woodland to communicate, (in detail) with ALL the parties involved? This ongoing dysfunction should be addressed at each City Council meeting until it is resolved. We have a batch of Council Candidates up for election and re-election. They always ask us for questions. The lack of open communication from our City Staff is a primary concern.The City has a

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In addition to the old Imperial Savings Bank building at Main and College, it turns out Jeff Morgan owns the old Meiers Building on College and Bush (across Dog Gone Alley). He bought it in 2004 for $725,000. That would explain why he is the "Primary Owner" on the selection committee. Why wouldn't the city just say that? To me, that's just weird.Okay... so the Meiers Building was for sale not too

dinonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38881345.post-23510165456026964172008-05-06T23:56:00.000-07:002008-05-06T23:56:00.000-07:00

How did that process work - pick someone who bought a building from the city?http://www.cityofwoodland.org/UserFiles/File/City%20Council/Agendas/01_08_2008/07PR.pdfI'm sure Jeff will be more in tune with what his neighbors would like in their backyard, and he will use good judgement, but c'mon... the city just has to start communicating with those who pay their salaries. They have the unique

dinonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38881345.post-25663991503597517522008-05-06T18:44:00.000-07:002008-05-06T18:44:00.000-07:00

Primary Owner: Jeff Morgan Water Development Company

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I thought this was interesting: The selection committee will be comprised of the following members: Assistant City Manager or his designee Redevelopment Manager A primary property owner on the site A Redevelopment Agency Board member or designee Planning Manager or his designee One representative from the site and four from the city. I wonder who the "primary" property owner is.Main Streeter

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Those of us who read your blog know now. I suspect this is the first we are all hearing about this plan. I too own a business downtown, in fact on the same block as this plan. I have not been notified by anyone from the city yet. You know what's funny? City Council candidate Bobby Harris just stopped by my store. This plan is one of the topics we discussed. Seems he is really up on these

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38881345.post-24294640018647455432008-05-06T14:44:00.000-07:002008-05-06T14:44:00.000-07:00

Randal,I'm wondering how many businesses on the block bordered by Bush, College, Main and First have heard about the city hiring a planner for their properties. The site (area) has great potential, it would be beneficial if the city wasn't perceived as sneaky or closed-minded as the neighbors give their own ideas.

dinonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38881345.post-88662092990954340282008-05-06T14:21:00.000-07:002008-05-06T14:21:00.000-07:00

Thank you Dino for the more correct definition of the term "in-fill". My thinking was that we would be using existing spaces but using them more efficiently.I understand the farmers market is it's own entity. They (the market people) worked really hard for years to be able to get that park.I think "the plan" of using Dog Gone ally is fantastic. I totally agree with you that the details are

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38881345.post-24711966538455623302008-05-06T12:40:00.000-07:002008-05-06T12:40:00.000-07:00

10:19I agree that the plaza on Bush Street is a great concept!But... what's not identified is the budget for the consultant. It might be wise to gather input from all the businesses on the block (you don't need a consultant for that) and then see what a developer can come up with once the Meier building is sold. The city may be spending money unnecessarily... especially if the property owners on

dinonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38881345.post-64369104375778806002008-05-06T10:19:00.000-07:002008-05-06T10:19:00.000-07:00

Wow, some more smart planning from our city officials. Lets Keep this ball rolling and we might just turn things around. Building on, and supporting the existing businesses and spaces is a great in-fill idea.This idea and the farmers market move to Freeman Park are both ways to invite more foot traffic to our downtown. People want free entertainment in a safe environment. Both of these plans

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