Just kidding, I don't mean that in a mean way. It's understandable that few people would want to run. No one wants to make their friends and neighbors mad when they do something they disagree with. To most it's just not worth it to deal with all the critics. Would you want to run if you were a business owner? The economy is tough enough without disgruntled people "boycotting" your business because they disagree with the things you do. I know Bonnie is a business owner and I guess I commend her for running anyway, although I still can't imagine a scenario where I would vote for her as mayor.
Mr. johnson: My first dining experience at antonucci's was great and I recommend it. And before anyone makes an assumption, no, I have no vested interest in seeing it succeed, other than the interest we should all have in seeing all of Baldwin's businesses succeed.
I don't totally disagree with you. It is strange that most of the streets in the central and southern parts of town are without curbing and guttering. Over the long-term I think changing that would be a worthwhile use of money. However, I believe it was the developers who were responsible for putting in that infrastructure in the newer parts of town, not the city. It would be reasonable to ask people and businesses on those streets being enhanced to pay a special one-time assessment to chip in on those costs.
Also, the city hasn't damned the residents in the central part of the city. Within the last decade the city has renovated all the sidewalks and curbing downtown; repaired bridges on High and Elm streets, and prior to doing the work on 6th street north of the highway, the city did the same work on sixth street through the south part of town.
I'm happy to see the city trying to develop forward-looking goals. I hope they can strike a healthy balance between promoting job growth/improving the quality of life and keeping the cost of living from getting higher than it already is. $50 thousand seems pretty high for signs welcoming people to Baldwin. Surely these can be done cheaper than this? Give the city a $50 thousand budget and I'm sure they will find a way to spend ALL of it.
Can anyone explain to me what entrance and way-finding signage is, other than a $50,000 expense? Hopefully this feasibility study will be put up for bid, unlike previous city projects.
I'm not sure what jobs you think it will create if he operates in a brick-and-mortar location. He's proven all it takes is himself to run his business. Whether it's in a building or out of his truck, he's not necessarily going to need to hire employees.
That being said, I would agree that he has an unfair advantage. He pays no property taxes and I wouldn't be surprised to find out he's not accurately reporting his sales for tax purposes. IF in fact we find out his grill started the fire, he should certainly be held responsible. I won't lose any sleep if he doesn't come back.
Businesses that will do well in a downtown area are typically retail, as opposed to manufacturing. Our population isn't quite large enough to support all the businesses downtown and on the highway. You'll notice there's a lot of empty space on the highway as well, not just downtown. Maybe if emphasizing Baldwin as a bedroom community is successful, some population growth will enable the town to support more retail businesses.
I agree showtime. I don't live in that neighborhood but it certainly seems like that tract of land is in a residential area. The Rockers tract seems to make more sense, given it's adjacent to several large, existing businesses (Heritage Tractor, Rice, Custom Mobile).
I have to say, I am happy to hear the city council trying to set forth a vision for progress and thinking optimistically about the possibilities in our city's future. I'll be curious to watch this process unfold and see how we go about achieving these goals. It may get expensive for property owners so if we're gonna do it let's get it right.
Maybe this is a stupid question but I guess I don't really grasp the business park concept. Can someone give me an example of an existing business park in a different city so I can get a better idea of what they're actually talking about. Thanks.
I could be wrong Jimmy but I think the $400k was just for the one story part, so the sale wasn't right on with the estimate. Nevertheless, I think it's best to sell it for what we could.
It scares me to hear anyone still saying we need nicer facilities. That's the thinking that got us into this recent round of expensive capital expenditures. BHS is a fine facility. There's nothing wrong with it that would prevent a student from getting a less than satisfactory education.
Plumberg to run for mayor, Busby won't seek re-election to school board
So you're gonna file???
Just kidding, I don't mean that in a mean way. It's understandable that few people would want to run. No one wants to make their friends and neighbors mad when they do something they disagree with. To most it's just not worth it to deal with all the critics. Would you want to run if you were a business owner? The economy is tough enough without disgruntled people "boycotting" your business because they disagree with the things you do. I know Bonnie is a business owner and I guess I commend her for running anyway, although I still can't imagine a scenario where I would vote for her as mayor.
January 16, 2013 at 7:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Baldwin City Council agenda for Monday, Nov. 19
Can anyone fill me in on what economic initiative we are working on with NEBORS, LLC?
November 25, 2012 at 2:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Kansas Belle on track for Baldwin City opening
Mr. johnson: My first dining experience at antonucci's was great and I recommend it. And before anyone makes an assumption, no, I have no vested interest in seeing it succeed, other than the interest we should all have in seeing all of Baldwin's businesses succeed.
November 20, 2012 at 6:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Baldwin City Council complete visioning 2020 exercise
I don't totally disagree with you. It is strange that most of the streets in the central and southern parts of town are without curbing and guttering. Over the long-term I think changing that would be a worthwhile use of money. However, I believe it was the developers who were responsible for putting in that infrastructure in the newer parts of town, not the city. It would be reasonable to ask people and businesses on those streets being enhanced to pay a special one-time assessment to chip in on those costs.
Also, the city hasn't damned the residents in the central part of the city. Within the last decade the city has renovated all the sidewalks and curbing downtown; repaired bridges on High and Elm streets, and prior to doing the work on 6th street north of the highway, the city did the same work on sixth street through the south part of town.
I'm happy to see the city trying to develop forward-looking goals. I hope they can strike a healthy balance between promoting job growth/improving the quality of life and keeping the cost of living from getting higher than it already is. $50 thousand seems pretty high for signs welcoming people to Baldwin. Surely these can be done cheaper than this? Give the city a $50 thousand budget and I'm sure they will find a way to spend ALL of it.
September 27, 2012 at 8:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Baldwin City 2013 budget decreases spending, increases mill levy
Can anyone explain to me what entrance and way-finding signage is, other than a $50,000 expense? Hopefully this feasibility study will be put up for bid, unlike previous city projects.
July 24, 2012 at 7:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Multiple departments battle 'complex' grassfire
I'm not sure what jobs you think it will create if he operates in a brick-and-mortar location. He's proven all it takes is himself to run his business. Whether it's in a building or out of his truck, he's not necessarily going to need to hire employees.
That being said, I would agree that he has an unfair advantage. He pays no property taxes and I wouldn't be surprised to find out he's not accurately reporting his sales for tax purposes. IF in fact we find out his grill started the fire, he should certainly be held responsible. I won't lose any sleep if he doesn't come back.
July 16, 2012 at 6:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Council envisions elite bedroom community, business park in Baldwin City's future
Agreed.
Businesses that will do well in a downtown area are typically retail, as opposed to manufacturing. Our population isn't quite large enough to support all the businesses downtown and on the highway. You'll notice there's a lot of empty space on the highway as well, not just downtown. Maybe if emphasizing Baldwin as a bedroom community is successful, some population growth will enable the town to support more retail businesses.
June 21, 2012 at 8:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Council envisions elite bedroom community, business park in Baldwin City's future
Thanks hyperinflate.
I agree showtime. I don't live in that neighborhood but it certainly seems like that tract of land is in a residential area. The Rockers tract seems to make more sense, given it's adjacent to several large, existing businesses (Heritage Tractor, Rice, Custom Mobile).
I have to say, I am happy to hear the city council trying to set forth a vision for progress and thinking optimistically about the possibilities in our city's future. I'll be curious to watch this process unfold and see how we go about achieving these goals. It may get expensive for property owners so if we're gonna do it let's get it right.
June 21, 2012 at 8:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Council envisions elite bedroom community, business park in Baldwin City's future
Maybe this is a stupid question but I guess I don't really grasp the business park concept. Can someone give me an example of an existing business park in a different city so I can get a better idea of what they're actually talking about. Thanks.
June 20, 2012 at 6:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Baldwin school board agrees to sell old elementary school
I could be wrong Jimmy but I think the $400k was just for the one story part, so the sale wasn't right on with the estimate. Nevertheless, I think it's best to sell it for what we could.
It scares me to hear anyone still saying we need nicer facilities. That's the thinking that got us into this recent round of expensive capital expenditures. BHS is a fine facility. There's nothing wrong with it that would prevent a student from getting a less than satisfactory education.
June 13, 2012 at 6:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )