[Winona Online Democracy] I certainly don't have all of the answers...but I do agree with those who lament the mean-spiritedness our discussions sometimes develop.
I was talking the Gary Evans yesterday...he is board chair for GRSF. He says there business plan calls for them to reach a place where the fund two-thirds of the operation from sales, and one-third from corporate and private support, grant revenue, and public investment. That seems reasonable to me...the fact that local government assisted in the first three years funding I think was entirely appropriate. This kind of operation cant start up without seed money. The money top plan the theatre...it is $250k, byt the way, not 500...there is no local match to the state dollars...St. Paul is paying for it all. No different than the support the Guthrie got for building their new theatre...and I expect GRSF would ask for construction dollars from a future bonding bill when they were ready to proceed. I think its a great addition to town. It is just one more asset...like our run-down buildings...that make Winona appealing to visitors. It's not for everyone and that's okay... Bob Sebo Winona _______________________________________________ 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
