[Vision2020] PR - Jackson St Lot Upgrades and Temp Market Relocation

[Art Deco]

Gary,

Not unreasonable questions, especially in times of economic distress.

If you remember, a couple of poorly constructed surveys were made of the
downtown parking situation, and especially of the Jackson Street parking
lot.  The result of these surveys was a successful crusade by Les MacDonald
and Walter "Mr. Slime" Steed to *Lower* rather than raise the rates paid by
monthly users.

Of course this was of immense benefit to New Saint Andrews, a non taxpaying
entity whose students and staff make up the largest by far monthly parking
place subscribers.  But to the rest of Moscow taxpayers, it meant a loss of
revenue and consequently either higher taxes or losses of other services.

The intelligent thing (an action frequently ignored by several of the
council) would have been to raise the rates and to allocate the entire rate
income to a fund for lot maintenance and improvements.

So in addition to the questions you have raised, perhaps the issue of
monthly parking rates ought to be reasked:  Why then?  And why not now?

w.


On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 6:50 PM, Gary Crabtree <jampot at roadrunner.com> wrote:

> **
> Just exactly why are these "much needed renovations?" Was the lighting
> that was in place failing or inadequate? As to the other improvements you
> refer to, do you have any kind of a breakdown as to how many tax payer
> dollars are saved vs. tax dollars spent on the so called improvements? What
> is the pay off over time? Or is this simply an opportunity to snatch up a
> few bushels of barry bucks (read money borrowed from the Peoples Republic
> of China and my grandkids) and run.
>
> g
>
>  *From:* Stephanie Kalasz <skalasz at ci.moscow.id.us>
> *Sent:* Friday, June 01, 2012 3:43 PM
> *To:* vision2020 at moscow.com
> *Subject:* [Vision2020] PR - Jackson St Lot Upgrades and Temp Market
> Relocation
>
>  *City of Moscow *
>
> 206 E Third Street****
>
> Moscow, ID 83843****
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> Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor****
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> p     |  208-883-7006****
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> e     |   griedner at ci.moscow.id.us****
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> w    |  www.ci.moscow.id.us****
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> * *
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> *PRESS RELEASE*
>
> *Jackson Street Parking Lot Upgrades Scheduled – Moscow Farmers Market to
> Temporarily Relocate*
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> * *
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> *June 1, 2012 (Moscow, Idaho) – *As part of a successful grant
> application for $96,200 under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
> (ARRA) from the Idaho Office of Energy Resources, the City of Moscow has
> contracted with Gropp Heating, Air and Electric to install new LED lights
> and vintage style poles and fixtures in the South Jackson Street parking
> lot.  The installation will occur from June 11th through June 30th.****
>
> ** **
>
> During the installation and construction time period, the South Jackson
> Street parking lot will be closed and unavailable for parking or
> activities, including the Moscow Farmers Market.  Due to a lack of
> additional parking areas, this may cause some parking congestion in the
> downtown core.  Additionally, the Moscow Farmers Market will be temporarily
> relocated to Main Street on June 16th, 23rd, and 30th.  A map of the
> anticipated Market configuration is posted on the City’s website at
> http://www.ci.moscow.id.us/storage/mainpage/news/Jackson%20Street%20Construction.pdf.
> ****
>
> The City appreciates the community’s patience as it completes these much
> needed renovations.****
>
> ** **
>
> Many improvements funded by the ARRA grant have already been completed
> throughout the City including installation of LED traffic and pedestrian
> crosswalk signals; purchase and installation of new fixtures with LED
> lights in Friendship Square; purchase of duct blaster/camera equipment for
> testing and reporting of new energy code requirements; energy code and
> green building professional development training; and purchase of new light
> poles, fixtures and LED lights for the South Jackson Street parking lot.
> ****
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> ** **
>
> For more information on the South Jackson Street Parking Lot lighting
> improvements, please contact Kevin Lilly, City Engineer at 208.883.7025;
> or for more information on the Moscow Farmers Market, please contact
> Kathleen Burns, Arts Director at 208.883.7036.****
>
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> * *
>
> *Story Contact:* Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor**
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> *Phone:* 208.883.7006**
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> *Email:* griedner at ci.moscow.id.us**
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> * *
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> * *
>
> *The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring
> responsible use of resources. *
>
> *We anticipate and meet the needs of our diverse population in order to
> build public trust and enhance a sense of community.*
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