View full article: http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortwayne/news/local/17260212.htm
From the article-
"At its March 19 meeting, the Redevelopment Commission approved a resolution to expand the Economic Development Area. On March 26, the Fort Wayne Plan Commission ruled the amendment would comply with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and on April 24 City Council approved amending the Economic Development Area.
Also Monday, local residents John Kalb and Mark Gartman filed remonstrances against the Harrison Square project. Both have been outspoken critics of the project at previous public hearings, including Monday night’s."
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
More on Harrison Square Vote
Harrison Square passes by 6-3 vote
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortwayne/17129656.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp
Harrison Square passes, 6-3
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortwayne/17129582.htm
From the article-
"The Fort Wayne City Council voted 6-3 Tuesday to approve the downtown Harrison Square project.
Councilmen Tom Didier, R-3rd; Tom Hayhurst, D-4th; Tim Pape, D-5th; Glynn Hines, D-6th; Sam Talarico Jr., R-at large; and John Crawford, R-at large; voted for the project.
Councilmen Tom Smith, R-1st; Don Schmidt, R-2nd; and John Shoaff, D-at large; voted against the project
The vote came after nearly four hours of public testimony, filled with mostly supporters of the project. Talarico said he counted 77 people speaking in favor of the project, 23 against it and 11 unsure.
Supporters and opponents on the council both previously said they believed there were enough votes to approve the development."
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortwayne/17129656.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp
Harrison Square passes, 6-3
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortwayne/17129582.htm
From the article-
"The Fort Wayne City Council voted 6-3 Tuesday to approve the downtown Harrison Square project.
Councilmen Tom Didier, R-3rd; Tom Hayhurst, D-4th; Tim Pape, D-5th; Glynn Hines, D-6th; Sam Talarico Jr., R-at large; and John Crawford, R-at large; voted for the project.
Councilmen Tom Smith, R-1st; Don Schmidt, R-2nd; and John Shoaff, D-at large; voted against the project
The vote came after nearly four hours of public testimony, filled with mostly supporters of the project. Talarico said he counted 77 people speaking in favor of the project, 23 against it and 11 unsure.
Supporters and opponents on the council both previously said they believed there were enough votes to approve the development."
BREAKING
City Council has passed resolution R-07-04-09 for Harrison Square with a vote of 6-3.
Those who voted yes included Tom Didier, Sam Talarico Jr., Tom Hayhurst, Glynn Hines, Tim Pape, and John Crawford.
Those who voted no included John Shoaff, Tom Smith, and Don Schmidt.
Those who voted yes included Tom Didier, Sam Talarico Jr., Tom Hayhurst, Glynn Hines, Tim Pape, and John Crawford.
Those who voted no included John Shoaff, Tom Smith, and Don Schmidt.
Breaking News-
Tonight's City Council Meeting-
Tonight's City Council meeting will start at 5:30 with a public hearing on Harrison Square. As of today, 108 people were signed up to speak at the hearing.
For the sake of time, City Council has cut the time for people to speak from 3 minutes to 2 minutes.
Tonight's City Council agenda.
Tonight's City Council meeting will start at 5:30 with a public hearing on Harrison Square. As of today, 108 people were signed up to speak at the hearing.
For the sake of time, City Council has cut the time for people to speak from 3 minutes to 2 minutes.
Tonight's City Council agenda.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
City Council Public Hearing
Public to be heard, but will it matter?
Link
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From the article-
"Councilman Glynn Hines, D-6th, has been a vocal supporter of the project. He said council members have attended meetings over the last several months on the issue and met with numerous residents. The hearing will mean another long night, but Hines said it is unlikely to sway any minds.
“I’ve got enough information,” he said. “I’m ready to vote for it.”
Even one of the most vocal opponents of the project, Councilman Don Schmidt, R-2nd, said the hearing will serve little more than a cathartic exercise for the public, rather than a way to gather input.
“I think the majority of the council has their minds pretty well along how they’re going to vote,” he said, agreeing he doesn’t see any issue that could sway him to support the project."
Link
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From the article-
"Councilman Glynn Hines, D-6th, has been a vocal supporter of the project. He said council members have attended meetings over the last several months on the issue and met with numerous residents. The hearing will mean another long night, but Hines said it is unlikely to sway any minds.
“I’ve got enough information,” he said. “I’m ready to vote for it.”
Even one of the most vocal opponents of the project, Councilman Don Schmidt, R-2nd, said the hearing will serve little more than a cathartic exercise for the public, rather than a way to gather input.
“I think the majority of the council has their minds pretty well along how they’re going to vote,” he said, agreeing he doesn’t see any issue that could sway him to support the project."
Saturday, April 21, 2007
An Interview with Tom Didier
Don't let Harrison Square become Stagnant Water
By Nick Arnett
By Nick Arnett
Click the link above to view the full article.
From the article-
"On Tuesday, April 24th, City Council will hold a public hearing on Harrison Square. The hearing will give residents a chance to make comments on the project, and give their opinions. A vote on Harrison Square may or may not take place after the hearing, with some councilmen wanting to delay the vote until May 1 or later.
"A vote to delay is a vote 'no' on this project," said councilman Sam Talarico Jr. He has been openly supportive of Harrison Square, and many are confident that he will vote yes on Harrison Square.
As for Tom Didier, who has not yet made clear what his vote will be, he said overall, he is feeling more comfortable about Harrison Square.
"I still have to look things over a bit, but overall, but I'm feeling better about, I'm feeling more comfortable and more confident with it. I'm not saying I'm voting yes, but I'm feeling more comfortable (with Harrison Square) as each day goes by." he said, with regaurds to his vote on Harrison Square. "
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Friday, April 20, 2007
Fort Wayne City Council District 2
Election 2007-
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortwayne/news/local/17108407.htm
From the article-
"Harrison Square
Schmidt: He said his objection to the proposed $125 million downtown development is simple: He doesn’t believe a new $30 million city-owned baseball stadium is a good idea. He said the community already has a publicly financed baseball stadium on Coliseum Boulevard, so it would not make sense to build another amenity downtown. He said the city should have asked for numerous developers, not just the owner of the Fort Wayne Wizards, to submit proposals for projects to be put downtown.
Schaab: He said the existing stadium on Coliseum Boulevard should be refurbished instead of investing in a new downtown stadium. He said regardless of where the baseball stadium is located, its patrons will simply drive to the games and then drive home after them. He said a ballpark will not attract business to the downtown. Schaab said the city should look at investing its infrastructure downtown and developing vacant lots as a way to increase interest in the downtown."
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortwayne/news/local/17108407.htm
From the article-
"Harrison Square
Schmidt: He said his objection to the proposed $125 million downtown development is simple: He doesn’t believe a new $30 million city-owned baseball stadium is a good idea. He said the community already has a publicly financed baseball stadium on Coliseum Boulevard, so it would not make sense to build another amenity downtown. He said the city should have asked for numerous developers, not just the owner of the Fort Wayne Wizards, to submit proposals for projects to be put downtown.
Schaab: He said the existing stadium on Coliseum Boulevard should be refurbished instead of investing in a new downtown stadium. He said regardless of where the baseball stadium is located, its patrons will simply drive to the games and then drive home after them. He said a ballpark will not attract business to the downtown. Schaab said the city should look at investing its infrastructure downtown and developing vacant lots as a way to increase interest in the downtown."
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
In the News...
Letters-
"Exsisting Stadium needs replaced", "Improving downtown will attract young people"
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/news/editorial/17010886.htm
More Private Money-
An article by Ed Rousseau, a former Allen County commisioner, pointing out specific details of Harrison Square.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/news/editorial/17014155.htm
More Letters-
"Downtown racetrack would put Fort Wayne on the map", "Harrison Square won't help taxpayers", "Why not ask fans about stadium?"
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/news/editorial/17019111.htm
City Council yeas and nays-
An article by Tracy Warner of the Journal Gazette giving an update on where council members stand with regards to Harrison Square.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/news/editorial/17019194.htm
"Exsisting Stadium needs replaced", "Improving downtown will attract young people"
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/news/editorial/17010886.htm
More Private Money-
An article by Ed Rousseau, a former Allen County commisioner, pointing out specific details of Harrison Square.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/news/editorial/17014155.htm
More Letters-
"Downtown racetrack would put Fort Wayne on the map", "Harrison Square won't help taxpayers", "Why not ask fans about stadium?"
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/news/editorial/17019111.htm
City Council yeas and nays-
An article by Tracy Warner of the Journal Gazette giving an update on where council members stand with regards to Harrison Square.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/news/editorial/17019194.htm
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Council Divided on Stadium
Council divided-
"On the issue of Harrison Square, City Council doesn’t yet see black or white. It sees shades of gray.
Tuesday night’s meeting clearly showed the council is divided on the city’s $125 million-to-$160 million proposed downtown revitalization project.
Council and an audience of more than 50 heard two presentations with key differences regarding the project. While it would be easy to generalize and say one was in favor of and the other opposed to Harrison Square, each council member who spoke gave his own opinion on the project, emphasizing there are more than two sides to every issue.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortwayne/16987137.htm
"On the issue of Harrison Square, City Council doesn’t yet see black or white. It sees shades of gray.
Tuesday night’s meeting clearly showed the council is divided on the city’s $125 million-to-$160 million proposed downtown revitalization project.
Council and an audience of more than 50 heard two presentations with key differences regarding the project. While it would be easy to generalize and say one was in favor of and the other opposed to Harrison Square, each council member who spoke gave his own opinion on the project, emphasizing there are more than two sides to every issue.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortwayne/16987137.htm
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