Re: [Winona] John Finn's comments re the Dredge Thompson etc.

[Chuck Dillerud]

[Winona Online Democracy]

Joan and Readers   Having had a hand in the design of  the Commercial Harbor in the early 1970's, I can assure you that there was no thought of utilizing precious commercial river frontage for museum purposes - if indeed that is what I understand will be the case with the Thompson's new home. . What was then called the "Frog Island" project (Frog Island being roughly the north side of Crooked Slough) was originally envisioned as a major river port that would have been the home of a ocean freight container terminal and a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). The result was to be a  distribution/assembly industrial park serving Southeast Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Many FTZ's across the country have succeeded in  that - with hundreds of well-paying jobs a result.   Alas, no FTZ was ever pursued (that I am aware of), and barge carriage of shipping containers has only recently been initiated by a "grain centric" river transportation industry - but not this far north (yet). MnDOT has the UofM Center for Transportation Studies carefully looking at Container-on-Barge (COB) feasibility right now - I serve on the Tech Committee for that study. It will happen, but it might be too late for Winona it appears. Another missed opportunity?   Chuck Dillerud Champlin   ----- Original Message ----- From: Joann Ziegeweid To: Winona Online Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 7:10 PM Subject: [Winona] John Finn's comments re the Dredge Thompson etc. [Winona Online Democracy] I too noted Notice of Public Hearing on this matter on Page 4C legal notices area of today's Winona Daily News.  It surprised me too that there hasn't been more information for the public in the varied media? Is that why all the iron and steel is located all over  the sandy land area where the winter sand piles used to be for the City?  Wasn't the commercial harbor going to be dredged and enlarged in that area for improved  barge holding areas etc.? I note there will be a public hearing to determine the advisability of the sale of the property to the Maritime Heritage Society at Winona City Hall Council Chambers on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 4:00 p.m. in case some of you do not have an awareness regarding this matter. Joann Ziegeweid     >>>>>To:  [Winona Online Democracy] >>>>> From:  John N. Finn >>>>>It appears that a location for the Thompson Dredge had been agreed upon. According to the surveyor's legal description ( which I wouldn't have a clue in reading if it didn't mention Crooked Slough ) it's along Riverview Drive at the entrance to the harbor between the boat houses and the salt pile. I'm not sure exactly where, but the general public will be undoubtedly be informed prior to the grand opening. _______________________________________________ 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

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