tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.comments2023-06-05T03:35:27.537-05:00Monona DougDoug Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661429832655198314noreply@blogger.comBlogger3761125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-34436193812510911082012-09-17T09:15:01.825-05:002012-09-17T09:15:01.825-05:00Thanks.
Henny PennyThanks.<br />Henny PennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-3058571778506099522012-08-16T09:21:21.115-05:002012-08-16T09:21:21.115-05:00You'll be missed Monona Doug. I enjoyed your ...You'll be missed Monona Doug. I enjoyed your ability to combine the hard hitting journailism of Christiane Amanpour with the style of Ernie Pyle. Not to imply that city government is a war zone :).Rooster T. Cogburnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-83238143656736823702012-08-07T21:42:35.047-05:002012-08-07T21:42:35.047-05:00Thanks much to everyone for your very kind remarks...Thanks much to everyone for your very kind remarks, whether here or in emails sent to me directly. I'll continue to post comments, if any, as they come in (after reviewing them for strict Marxist-Leninist conformity as usual). <br /><br />This feels a little like evaesdroping at one's own funeral - most people say nice things about the deceased, at least within the confines of the funeral home, with the added benefit of not actually being deceased.<br /><br />I feel like I should also say that ending the blog does *not* mean that I've decided not to run for re-election. Indeed, if I had to decide right now, I'd probably run again, but I don't have to decide because, as you may have noticed it's August, not December.Doug Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661429832655198314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-57327861283933308912012-08-06T23:01:26.675-05:002012-08-06T23:01:26.675-05:00Thank you for sharing yourself and your news for a...Thank you for sharing yourself and your news for as long as you did. Your blog was the go-to place to learn what was going on in Monona and environs, and not just in bullet points, but with well-written thoughtfulness, candor, and honesty. So refreshing! So missed! So needed! <br /><br />Congratulations on having a full life that made your time more precious. Wishing you the best.<br /><br />Heather GatesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-542086300963919012012-08-06T19:05:22.113-05:002012-08-06T19:05:22.113-05:00Well, you saved a good 'un for last, Uncle Dou...Well, you saved a good 'un for last, Uncle Doug.<br /><br />OK, I'll say it for you: "Ah buh-deeb-a-dee-dub-buh-dee-a-dee-dub, thaaaaaat's all Folks!"Scott Moorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-67364731160217171502012-08-05T05:43:01.275-05:002012-08-05T05:43:01.275-05:00The only blog I ever read more than once....Thanks...The only blog I ever read more than once....Thanks DougGreg Percynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-28346890928257057392012-08-04T20:40:13.833-05:002012-08-04T20:40:13.833-05:00Your blog has been rather like the tavern in "...Your blog has been rather like the tavern in "Cheers" - a place to go to learn what's happening in the neighborhood, see friends, laugh (or cry), be provoked, and be exposed to new books and ideas. I am sorry to see you close the place, and I appreciate all the hard work you went to to give all of us in Monona a spot with civil and respectful conversation. We'll miss gathering there. Thanks.<br /><br />Peter McKeeverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-36297672492171411842012-08-04T16:43:20.762-05:002012-08-04T16:43:20.762-05:00It always amazed me how many interesting things yo...It always amazed me how many interesting things you found to read and blog about. We'll miss you Doug! (And I love Mary's comment!)Mary O'Connornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-13431554246862653772012-08-04T15:10:54.392-05:002012-08-04T15:10:54.392-05:00Maybe this will the one time everyone signs their ...Maybe this will the one time everyone signs their name on a post....thanks, Doug. You're the best.Mary Possinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-25734610471725990302012-08-04T13:58:37.839-05:002012-08-04T13:58:37.839-05:00I too will miss your blog...thanks for all the tim...I too will miss your blog...thanks for all the time you have dedicated to this adventureBrian Holmquistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-80785910818967765772012-08-04T08:42:22.698-05:002012-08-04T08:42:22.698-05:00I always enjoyed your observations on our literary...I always enjoyed your observations on our literary culture, or lack thereof.<br />Your blog brought Mononans together in a serious and thoughtful manner.<br />Thank you!jim guilfoilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692629466506242987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-14608719798552038732012-08-04T07:50:17.651-05:002012-08-04T07:50:17.651-05:00Bob's right -- the whole town will miss you! F...Bob's right -- the whole town will miss you! Feel free to leak me any good ideas! Sunny SchubertSunny Schubertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-4292396094504248202012-08-04T06:31:49.152-05:002012-08-04T06:31:49.152-05:00Thanks for your time in the blogosphere. You will ...Thanks for your time in the blogosphere. You will be missed.<br />Mayor BobBob Millernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-1833116585138066292012-02-22T03:17:47.967-06:002012-02-22T03:17:47.967-06:00"Why aren't property owners being assesse..."Why aren't property owners being assessed on Monona Drive for the street?"<br /><br />Monona Drive is a county highway, so county assessment rules apply. <br /><br />The city of Monona's policy is that property owners get assessed part of the cost to reconstruct a street when the street first gets concrete curb and gutters. So, *if* Monona rules applied, the property owners still wouldn't be assessed because the street already has concrete curb and gutters. (BTW, we are down to only a few streets that don't have concrete curb and gutter.Doug Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661429832655198314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-33155986469850222032012-02-21T17:47:21.844-06:002012-02-21T17:47:21.844-06:00"The bid opening for Monona Drive one Februar..."The bid opening for Monona Drive one February 14th and R.G. Huston was once again the low bidder at $3,341,382.92. Foth’s engineer estimate was $3,254,767.88. The $86,615 difference is 2.67%. Monona will only pay a portion of that $86,615 because the overall project is being funded 50% with federal funds and 50% local funds. The county, city of Madison and city of Monona are paying the local 50% share."<br /><br />Why aren't property owners being assessed on Monona Drive for the street? Just like I am on Belle Isle-if I was to live there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-89870713698718256852012-02-21T09:24:07.068-06:002012-02-21T09:24:07.068-06:00Thank you Alders Wood and Busse for working togeth...Thank you Alders Wood and Busse for working together on a fair and positive compromise. If only other bodies of government at the state and federal level were willing to work in a similar fashion, rather than the more common stand-off style of politics so common today. It is decisions and meetings like last night's that make me glad I live and serve in Monona.Bob Millernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-45084471410101474792012-02-10T10:17:13.042-06:002012-02-10T10:17:13.042-06:00We miss your City Council recaps!
Has Chad Speigh...We miss your City Council recaps!<br /><br />Has Chad Speight gone off his rocker? Comparing Monona to a Third World Nation does nothing for his credibility or his causes.<br /><br />Your voting bloc should try to talk some sense into him before he continues to open his mouth and let things like that fall out of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-38485858715000308062012-01-20T16:56:06.361-06:002012-01-20T16:56:06.361-06:00It's really awesome to read this post about wa...It's really awesome to read this post about waste <a href="http://www.cartierenvironmental.com" rel="nofollow">municipallagoon treatment</a> it gives me lots of information. Keep it up!Ms Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546972562521093739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-71899555467523430472011-12-10T21:06:25.008-06:002011-12-10T21:06:25.008-06:00thank you for clarification. I came to the right s...thank you for clarification. I came to the right spot!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-45217489498935951722011-12-10T19:12:17.340-06:002011-12-10T19:12:17.340-06:00"I read in the HI that we were supposed to ha..."I read in the HI that we were supposed to have received last week a card to state or preference on size of trash can...but I have not seen one yet."<br /><br />It was a small card and easy to miss. The default choice was the larger 95 gallon cart. The Mayor asked staff to monitor the response rate before ordering the carts.Doug Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661429832655198314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-40141906878264185062011-12-10T19:09:52.424-06:002011-12-10T19:09:52.424-06:00The fee for ther cart isn't a rental fee. It&#...The fee for ther cart isn't a rental fee. It's a one-time “Cart Rental Charge" that will be on your 2011 property tax statement. The price is expected to be $47-$57 dollars for one cart.Doug Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661429832655198314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-64992856470193464132011-12-09T13:12:27.653-06:002011-12-09T13:12:27.653-06:00Off topic. What is going to happen if you fill up...Off topic. What is going to happen if you fill up your trash can and have extra trash with this new trash automation system? I had to chuckle at the "rental fee" that will be charged to each homeowner on these lovely trash can. We may have to hold taxes at a certain level but it does not stop the city from charging extra in other ways. I get that we are in a budget crisis and obviously will pay the fee but I wonder how many will be surprised by this new item needing to be added to the household budget. I read in the HI that we were supposed to have received last week a card to state or preference on size of trash can...but I have not seen one yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-91105399343012147712011-12-06T00:28:39.284-06:002011-12-06T00:28:39.284-06:00Based on an update from staff on the Subway and Ji...Based on an update from staff on the Subway and Jiffy Lube site. The Jiffy Lube has been closed for well over a year and Subway moved a few of months ago to the Water Tower Place center. There are plans for a new development there, and it might be a mixed use development with commercial and residential uses with possible plan submittal over the winter.Doug Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661429832655198314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-24599901328347095162011-12-05T09:51:56.940-06:002011-12-05T09:51:56.940-06:00Sorry to be a bit off topic, but does anyone know ...Sorry to be a bit off topic, but does anyone know what's going on with the Jiffy Lube? I noticed that it was just torn down. Was this purchased by the city or is it being developed privately. Thanks!C. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08869057717201507832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35666868.post-35126131538390304092011-12-04T16:57:35.750-06:002011-12-04T16:57:35.750-06:00Soon-ish...Soon-ish...Doug Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661429832655198314noreply@blogger.com