http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/ Discussion Forum for Riverside Illinois en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:29:36 +0000 http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/topic/parking-lot-on-burlington/page/14#post-11464 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:39:14 +0000 chrisrobling 11464@http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/ <p>I keep meaning to note that the Village apparentlky levelled to lots and then covered them with one of those bio-mixes that seeds and fertilizes. The two look cared for and considerably better than they did. Thanks to whomever. </p> http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/topic/parking-lot-on-burlington/page/14#post-9733 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:11:09 +0000 spatny 9733@http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/ <p>Correction: The economy has not collapsed. It is going to collapse, unless people wise up. </p> http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/topic/parking-lot-on-burlington/page/14#post-9700 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:52:13 +0000 Catherine 9700@http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/ <p>I know you were not referencing me in particular Sundstrom, but I am amongst those you reference. I agree that past boards and a substantial portion of the Riverside populace have not supported businesses. I have had nearly every business owner in town tell me that, so apparently they do not fear my vitriol! But a million dollar parking lot is not going to fix that problem.</p> <p>As to the people, they go where they feel they get the best goods and services at the best price.</p> <p>Well, Commonsense, that was 2005. Times were good. What they would support then with public money versus after the collapse of the economy last September are two different things. </p> http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/topic/parking-lot-on-burlington/page/14#post-9696 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:06:00 +0000 commonsense 9696@http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/ <p>Catherine - thanks for posting the 2005 study. I printed it out and re-read it. Do you know it actually says that 66 percent of respondents favored more parking in the CBD, and 80 favored village aid to develop the CBD. See page 2. Those must have been the 600 people who DIDN'T vote.</p> <p><a href="http://www.riversideinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/NIU-survey.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.riversideinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/NIU-survey.pdf</a> </p> http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/topic/parking-lot-on-burlington/page/13#post-9693 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:04:40 +0000 EricSundstrom 9693@http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/ <p>Actually Catherine I was not referencing you in particular, and I do not recall insulting you or any elected officals, then again maybe you were not refering to me specifically Hmmm? Wether you like it or not there is a general perception in the Riverside business community that past village boards and a substantial portion of the Riverside populace do not support Riverside business(s). You won't get many, or any of them for that matter, to publically say this for fear of a reaction as seen in your vitrolic responce to my reply. </p> http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/topic/parking-lot-on-burlington/page/13#post-9692 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:42:54 +0000 spatny 9692@http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/ <p>I went to Oak Brook for the Father's Day Car Show, a big event, and the lots were really full, like at Christmas. That's how things are. Sometimes you have to walk a bit to a space.I rarely see cars filling Longcommon spaces or even East Ave. in the day. I think it would be great to have a lot of things, but when you don't have unlimited resources you have to make choices. Giving the merchants a hand by providing the $2K gravel lot for overflow is a good way to buy some time to do a better and more cost effective job on a permanent lot. </p> http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/topic/parking-lot-on-burlington/page/13#post-9691 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:40:38 +0000 TonyM 9691@http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/ <p>Catherine,</p> <p>Please refer to pages 91 and 92 of June 1, 2009 Board Agenda for your answer. </p> http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/topic/parking-lot-on-burlington/page/13#post-9685 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:45:54 +0000 Catherine 9685@http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/ <p>Once again, as one who goes out of her way to use Riverside goods and services, including having used yours, I resent the extortionate claim that whoever does not support a million dollar parking lot in these times does not support local business. Maybe one reason some people do not support certain local businesses is they do not like proprietors insulting them or their elected representatives. We support businesses by using them, not by providing massive government subsidies to them.</p> <p>I am glad you agree it is right and prudent to try to get better prices for the remaining costs.</p> <p>But my question remains unanswered. It is a simple question. How will the parking lot fund proceeds pay for this lot when a large loan had to be taken out to 'accomplish' this purchase in the first place? A simple sentence will suffice. I know that in these times no one wants to risk blowing the people's money. </p> http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/topic/parking-lot-on-burlington/page/13#post-9679 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:37:10 +0000 EricSundstrom 9679@http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/ <p>Anyone that is in the downtown area on a frequent basis can see that throughout the day there are several occasions where there are NO PARKING SPOTS available for various periods of time. This is especially a problem on Friday and Saturdays. You want to keep viable stores in town then you need additional parking. NOT AN OPINION, A FACT! This whole disscussion about doing away with the lot on the east end of the CBD points out to me that, as usual, a great many people in town do not support business in Riverside. As we have lost more and more retail operations over the years it is apparent, to me, that it has diminished the charm of Riverside. Bid out the various elements of finishing this project, as would be fiscally prudent,but then be done with it and get it finished. </p> http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/topic/parking-lot-on-burlington/page/13#post-9669 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:21:06 +0000 Catherine 9669@http://www.riversideinfo.org/forum/ <p>I think it is rude to compare a political platform to an attempt to sell swampland in the Everglades, but call me sensitive.</p> <p>So why don't we start dealing with the deficit right now and sell that land to repay that loan the administration took out to buy this property? Or someone please tell me how this lot is going to pay for itself in the future when it could not do so now. JohnM can tell you I am no financial genius.</p> <p>So again, I repeat: It is a simple question, Tony M. How will the parking lot fund proceeds pay for this lot when a large loan had to be taken out to 'accomplish' this purchase in the first place? A simple sentence will suffice. I know after rereading your letter you will not want to risk wasting the people's money. </p>