[Winona Online Democracy] In following along the conversation about the Phillips Project, I always like to bring back the real issues with this project.
The issues are not whether Jason Phillips has the right to develop, or the size houses that will be built or whether they are affordable in Winona or not. The issues are these: 1. Is annexation 1.5 miles outside of the city limits a prudent, necessary and financially responsible means of development? Jason has a right develop, but currently the land is under the Township, he has the opportunity to develop under the Township. 2. Knowing that there are major environmental issues in Pleasant Valley should annexation occur without first knowing the impacts of any size development, large or small. 3. Should a development occur that will impact traffic and safety issues without these issues being thought out and planned for as well. 4. Is it responsible development to annex an area, change the tax base of a township and depleat us of township living without having a sound basis or arguement to do this, (increase population, increase housing demands, increase business base). 5. Number 4's arguement also applies to the rights of others to have a choice of tax base and living style. If the need is there, it is one thing. If annexation is not based on need but on the rights, dreams and goals of one developer, how do you determine the rights of this one are more important than the rights of others. By need, not desire or greed. Janice Turek Quoting Roy Nasstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > [Winona Online Democracy] > > _______________________________________________ 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
