Glenn moyer wrote:
As for evidence, there is rarely any evidence unless you're there, and since some people believe it's more likely than not, they require evidence that it did not occur.
back in 2003, ucd used l+i to get rid of undesirable established businesses. now that it's 2010 and ucd has the 'right' new businesses on baltimore avenue [many re-façaded in ucd colors -- or is it campus apartments?], ucd is warning businesses of an l+i sweep and helping them to prepare for it. whether it's 2003 or 2010, ucd knows how to apply l+i to baltimore ave, is in close communication with l+i, and knows in advance of unsuspecting businesses what l+i plans to do.
1 oct 2003: http://www.mail-archive.com/univcity@list.purple.com/msg04748.html letter to uc review from chris white:
I talked to Eli Masser [ucd's "corridor manager" for baltimore ave] when I saw him at the Neighbor to Neighbor Street Festival, the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend. I confronted him about the rumors that he had been calling L&I. He admitted to calling L&I and pushing for a general crackdown on businesses on Baltimore Avenue. "I don't expect you to agree with me about this," said Masser, "but new businesses can't compete with neighboring businesses that are totally illegal." We debated for about half an hour. During this time, he made many slanderous remarks about Baltimore Avenue businesses saying that they do not pay their taxes or care about the community. I asked him why he thought new businesses would compete with established ones, especially when they are offering different products and services. I defended merchants he spoke against as businesses I depend on for my needs. And I challenged him to find out from business owners what would really help them improve their businesses besides urging them to go into debt for facade changes.
12 may 2010: http://tinyurl.com/325envq the uc review reports:
Joe McNulty, the Commercial Corridors Manager for the University City District joined them [Editor Robert Christian and Staff Reporter Nicole Contosta] to announce an L&I sweep of Baltimore Ave from 40th through 52nd Street starting the week of June 14th. An inspector will visit every business to make sure that it has the proper licenses and zoning, said McNulty. As the conversation unfolded, McNulty explained that some of the most pressing concerns facing those businesses along Baltimore Ave include making sure owners have an up to date privilege license and other applicable licenses such as for liquor. Also, is not currently legal for a business to provide outdoor seating unless it is in the bounds of that property, added McNulty. In an effort to help business owners along Baltimore Ave prepare for the upcoming inspection, McNulty has asked an inspector to come to the next Baltimore Ave Business Association Meeting on June 1st. Note: The UCD is in no way involved with the L&I Sweep, it would simply like to help businesses prepare for it so the Avenue can maintain its vitality.
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