Re: [Winona] Thoughts on CVB in Plaza Building proposed location, etc....

[Janice Turek]

[Winona Online Democracy]

I tend to agree the visitor center on Huff would be a perfect spot for the CVB as far as the location goes.  A sign on the highway would easily direct people to the CVB, the setting is nice and it is on a main road that leads to several key areas in the city.  The space in the building does not however seem adequate or appropriate to house offices. Location is key to a business such as the CVB.  If the goal is to increase tourism, the CVB should be a priority concern.  Have the city sink some money into another addition to the visitor center.  It would be money well spent for a change.   Placing the CVB in the Plaza center will be a mistake.  How many businesses have failed in that building because it is not convenient or have ample parking?  This building is not set in a key location for the CVB.   I don't know exactly what the Dredge Thompson looks like, but unless there is a way to make a Dredge look attractive, I think it would take up a lot of space that people would normally view as a lovely part of the river.  Looking across the levee makes better sense.  What is this dredge going to be used for?  I guess knowing that would also make a difference on where it is strategically located.        ----- Original Message ----- From: Joann Ziegeweid To: Winona Online Sent: Friday, August 06, 2004 8:51 AM Subject: [Winona] Thoughts on CVB in Plaza Building proposed location,etc.... [Winona Online Democracy] I wish to start a new thread. How do others feel about the proposed location for the CVB in the County's Plaza Building? One of the questions I have regarding this matter is - Where are the tourists that come to Winona and desire further information about our beautiful city etc. going to conveniently park their vehicles?  I feel that is a real problem in that area of our city presently and we will possibly lose quite a number of interested tourists due to lack of parking.  Also, I thought the county was seriously considering selling that building to help the revenue shortfall as well as try to consolidate their county campus and have less buildings to maintain?? I wondered if there would be enough space in Amy's Winona Island Cafe building to house some offices for the CVB?  That is a city owned building that would be a much more appropriate setting and have more parking space for tourists as well as introduce them to the beauty of our city with the River right there as well as the Wilkie etc. This then leads me to another subject or thread  regarding placing  the Dredge Thompson on the Winona Levee. This is an idea which should be seriously reconsidered.  It is such a large Dredge that it will look very awkward and cumbersome I feel at that location.  Why not consider putting it on Latsch Beach where it could be seen from the Levee and if tourists wish (which I am sure some will) to get closer and tour it or whatever the plans are for the Thompson's final days, they can simply drive over the bridge etc.  By then the Agahmoning Park over the reconstructed Old Wagon Bridge may be a wonderful area for tourists to walk and view the beauty of pristine and virgin nature plus all that is planned for that park area. The Wilkie does look very well placed at the foot of Main Street and is very impressive at that location.  Will the Dredge Thompson create the same or similar look??  Most tourists are much more interested in steamboats than work dredges I feel.  Don't take me wrongly on this issue because the City of Winona is very fortunate to be offered the Dredge Thompson but placing it on the Wisconsin/Minnesota shoreline I feel would be more meaningful as well as looking in place on the Latsch sandbeach area where there is alot of room for such a very large dredge placement. Just my personal thoughts. How do others feel about these issues?   Joann Ziegeweid   _______________________________________________ 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

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