tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post2918130530084971089..comments2023-06-05T03:35:27.537-05:00Comments on Monona Doug: Monona Budget Amendments for 2011 - Doing a Double-TakeDoug Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661429832655198314noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-47266580954911635972010-12-03T14:23:46.207-06:002010-12-03T14:23:46.207-06:00I don't think what Ald. Veserat has proposed (...I don't think what Ald. Veserat has proposed (full time marketing director) is completely out of touch, or out of whack. I also drive down our newly paved, "bringing sexy back" Monona Drive and see old, abandoned buildings screaming for new, fresh business ventures. Our community is being faced with possibly shutting down yet another school, people are turning away from moving into this community/or spending money here. I think marketing our community is a great idea. I also like the idea of leaving it up to the Chamber of Commerce to take it on as well, that is their purpose......<br /><br />On a side note, I actually inquired on one of these "old & abandoned" buildings on Monona Drive that is up for sale, and the price tag is an astonishing $999,999. The sad part is, I'm not exaggerating that price tag.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-435699623650158242010-11-11T18:32:08.434-06:002010-11-11T18:32:08.434-06:00It also seems that many of the train opponents too...It also seems that many of the train opponents took a very narrow view. I can't tell you how many times i heard, "I would never ride it!" So that means that no-one will want to ride it ever?<br /><br />I also think that most opponents didn't understand how it was being funded. They just assumed it was going to come out of their pockets. Well, now it really will because 10% of the money was to be used for infrastructure improvements that have to be done regardless of the train.<br /><br />I hope you enjoy the money Illinois and/or New York.C. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08869057717201507832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-30483028127870521422010-11-02T18:40:13.031-05:002010-11-02T18:40:13.031-05:00work, sleep, life intervening.work, sleep, life intervening.Doug Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661429832655198314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-62974261157843878822010-11-02T09:48:26.768-05:002010-11-02T09:48:26.768-05:00Doug!
Please post on outcome of meeting! Many of ...Doug!<br /><br />Please post on outcome of meeting! Many of us couldn't attend due to kids' stuff.<br /><br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-30464392193704060442010-10-31T23:50:47.399-05:002010-10-31T23:50:47.399-05:00Doug- Instead of spending $72,000 on a full-time m...Doug- Instead of spending $72,000 on a full-time marketing director why don't we amend Veserat's amendment by allocating $15- 20k to the Chamber of Commerce to do it, since its their function? The CofC can hire a consultant and save the city $50k + in the process. Just a thought...Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-27573364125843891812010-10-31T23:29:39.857-05:002010-10-31T23:29:39.857-05:00Doug- Many thanks for opposing the half-time posit...Doug- Many thanks for opposing the half-time position cut in the P&R dept.<br /><br />Signed "One (of many) angry parent who loves the new and improved youth recreation program offerings."<br /><br />AKA Mike MeulemansMikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-32426645676373874842010-10-31T16:41:46.640-05:002010-10-31T16:41:46.640-05:00Not yet, but he will ahve an opportunity to do so ...Not yet, but he will ahve an opportunity to do so tomorrow (Monday) evening.Doug Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661429832655198314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-4076612908188790362010-10-31T16:36:10.506-05:002010-10-31T16:36:10.506-05:00Has Ald Veserat explained what he'd like the M...Has Ald Veserat explained what he'd like the Marketing person to accomplish? It would be far easier to accept if there was a specific goal, as opposed to just promoting the city.Travishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168799006781664530noreply@blogger.com