[Winona Online Democracy]
Duane, Our forefathers and foremothers were more forewarding thinking in
many areas, I believe, than the current prevailing thinking of
shortsightness and wanting to get reelected. They were not only better
planners, they understood what community-building was all about, i.e,
sidewalks help to create community when people can walk safely and visit
their neighbors. Porches on homes do contribute to that community also. I
hope this online democracy will be of some assistance to get more people's
voices heard. I enjoy reading all the comments.
BTW, the candidates forum for the County Commissioners Third District
position is tonight at City Hall Council Chambers at 7 PM. Call-in
questions will be taken. Phone 457.8280 to request a particular question
be answered. The forum will end at 8:30 PM - not all questions may be
answered. The intention of the "sorters" is to cover as many different
topics as possible.
Lee Luebbe
-----Original Message-----
From: Duane Peterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Glen & Diane Schumann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 3:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Winona] Anti-Tax Mentality
>[Winona Online Democracy]
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>The practice of allowing developers to omit sidewalks and curbs has
>developed from the earliest suburban expansions. It exists in every
suburb.
>It is a fact that cities and planning boards have been talked into the idea
>that sidewalks and curbs would not be needed in these new suburban
>developments. Gradually developers could argue that the city could not
>require it since it had approved earlier subdivisions without curbs,
>gutters, and sidewalks. Our forefathers were much better planners.
>Duane M. Peterson
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Glen & Diane Schumann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "Winona Online Democracy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 4:07 AM
>Subject: Re: [Winona] Anti-Tax Mentality
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Steve Kranz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> > This may sound a bit odd, but the thing that concerns me most about
>> > rebuilding the residential streets (aside from the fact that we live on
>a
>> > corner and will have to pay twice the assessment as our neighbors) is
>the
>> > speed at which traffic will travel on nice new residential streets.
>> >
>> > Traffic already speeds too quickly through our neighborhood, I think
>that
>> > rebuilding the streets would only exacerbate this problem. Perhaps any
>> plan
>> > to rebuild residential streets should include a review of the traffic
>flow
>> &
>> > unmarked intersections on streets that are being rebuilt.
>>
>> The current 30 mile per hour speed limit in residential areas is too
high,
>> 25 would be more appropriate. This is especially true in new
developments
>> where sidewalks are not being required. Does any one know why this poor
>> practice (lack of sidewalks) developed? What would it take to change it?
>>
>> A greater level of traffic law enforcement might also help slow Winona
>area
>> drivers down.
>>
>>
>> Glen Schumann
>> Winona, MN
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