Comments on The Woodland Journal: In-lieu parking fee beneficial to developers, not ...

and yolocalvet we know that you are a big eater, b...

2008-05-03T01:12:00.000-07:00

and yolocalvet we know that you are a big eater, big spender of other's money and big waste of time...nice attitude dude.

Probably end up being more Section 8 housing....an...

2008-05-01T14:41:00.000-07:00

Probably end up being more Section 8 housing....and we know the Section Eighters are big eaters, BIG spenders, big waste of time....

7:32,

I did a great deal of research befor...

2008-05-01T10:36:00.000-07:00

7:32,

I did a great deal of research before moving here. Choosing to open a store in Woodland's downtown was primarily to take advantage of the foot traffic normally attained in vibrant downtowns. We had no idea that Woodland's downtown had such poor support from its residents. Our business has not only survived but grown each year we are here.

I shop all the time in

6:27

What's the amount? How will the money ...

2008-05-01T06:29:00.000-07:00

6:27

What's the amount? How will the money be spent?

The issue is the lofts project for John. It is re...

2008-05-01T06:27:00.000-07:00

The issue is the lofts project for John. It is really a non issue when you think about it. The lofts project will have underground parking for its tenants and whatever retail it has will surely not need as much parking as the Chevy dealership already uses.

The lofts project is great for me because these people will have to eat. If you don't like it move so there is more space for

To the downtown business owner who made this comme...

2008-04-30T19:32:00.000-07:00

To the downtown business owner who made this comment.

"My downtown business has also been investigating a space other than the downtown because of the parking issues.

I guess you didn't do your homework prior to opening your business. For the last 15-20 years parking downtown has always been a heated issue.

Seems to me you should have chose a different location in

Perry Bunch Battaglia & Johnston. 350 Court St...

2008-04-30T19:22:00.000-07:00

Perry Bunch Battaglia & Johnston. 350 Court St. Woodland, CA 95695

Seems as though Mr Perry cannot see the bigger picture.

Having the center city lofts project built downtown will increase what the downtown is lacking right now. Consumers! You know those people who walk around looking at shops to see what we have to entice them.

Unless you think having another

The issue is about the in-liew parking fee, not th...

2008-04-30T17:01:00.000-07:00

The issue is about the in-liew parking fee, not the lofts project.

And what makes you think that the lofts project will get more people spending money in non-existant shops, eateries, and entertainment?

John brought up some very good points. On this is...

2008-04-30T16:35:00.000-07:00

John brought up some very good points. On this issue, it came down to would the City Center Lofts Project be more positive to the downtown then negative. The thought of middle-upper income people living and spending money downtown won out, thankfully. They will shop, eat and play downtown.

Hey John
Are you just upset about the parkin...

2008-04-30T11:16:00.000-07:00

Hey John
Are you just upset about the parking (In-lieu fee) because you couldn't rip off the developer on his purchase offer. I heard the developer offered a very good price to purchase your property so you could move out of the downtown to a new office bldg. Sorry you can't have it both ways.

Bummer,

The city manager signed off on the ...

2008-04-30T10:08:00.000-07:00

Bummer,

The city manager signed off on the staff recommendation to pass the ordinance. Yes, there were many posts about the issue on this blog... but I guess they weren't convincing to the council.

Hey there John,

My downtown business has al...

2008-04-30T09:45:00.000-07:00

Hey there John,

My downtown business has also been investigating a space other than the downtown because of the parking issues.

My business will survive as well, I do not NEED the downtown to operate my retail business.

Shame on our Council as a whole for choosing to support these large developers , while ignoring the small mom & pop stores.

I sure do hope we