[Winona Online Democracy] Another ides. Now that WSU has more dormitory space, who will be living in many of the "homes-converted-to- apartment" buildings in the approximate area between downtown and WSU? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathy Seifert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "aprosen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2003 12:01 AM Subject: Re: [Winona] County Huber Jail Facility: Where to locate it?
> [Winona Online Democracy] > > Great points, Arlene. I'm also thinking that you are in agreement with the > idea that downtown is a poor location for the jail based more on image and > poor use of prime retail space vs. stereotype of Huber inmates? The former > ambulance bldg. is also in the midst of a busy retail center (as anyone > trying to go to Winona B & B or Rochester Wholesale Fruit on a Sat. am knows > all too well!) > > I agree it is a shame to spend money to remodel a space for housing if it > has not been historically used for housing. With the shortage of lower rent > housing in SE MN, I think it is a shame to have any unused housing space, > hence my thoughts about the Bethany House. I think Paul had some good > points about that as well. On the other hand, since housing is so sparse, > options may be limited for finding suitable space without having to adapt it > for this use. > > What do others think? > > Kathy Seifert > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "aprosen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Kathy Seifert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 10:08 AM > Subject: Re: [Winona] County Huber Jail Facility: Where to locate it? > > > > Kathy - > > > > Should not any downtown spaces be reserved for future retail...specialties > > such as antique shops, bookstores, > > and other tourist-interest establishments? Once the former Thrifty White > is > > retrofitted with rooms and bathrooms, etc., > > it would be difficult to swallow the financial investment and return it to > > shopping space. Besides, who would like > > to live in that windowless area? > > The Winona Downtown Group is making a valiant effort at promoting Winona's > > Historical downtown area... > > so it would not be wise to undermine their efforts. Perhaps the County, > > which owns the building, could find renters for that space? > > Another thought regarding downtown...the former Goodroads building might > > become an excellent upscale hotel? > > The former ambulance service area may just be the answer to a Huber > > facility...and consider the nearby area for > > parking...for county employees? > > > _______________________________________________ > This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy > All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. > No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. > To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit > http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona > Any problems or suggestions can be directed to > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at > http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
