Monkeys, War, Pot and Press for the County Board
Long meeting, most of it monkey testimony. But the most interesting issue was the one that you couldn't tell what it was on the agenda. How does the County Board get the word out about what it is doing? A relatively short recap of the meeting.
What’s a Billboard Worth?
We still can't figure it out, apparently, as we lose another lawsuit.
Which Neighborhood Wins?
This time around, its the Regent Neighborhood Association. Why pick a resource rich, dense urban area? Why not pick something like, um, East Washington Avenue, where sustainability is a goal for an area that needs more planning and some good urban infill? And, it has so much more potential for economic development. Once again, I don't get it.
The Mayor’s New Aide
I wonder if he hires anyone that is not a state employee or not from out of state?
Not sure what to make of his...
Mulchless.
Until at least the week of July 19th. What to do?
Well, not quite mulchless according to this email you can get yours today!....
Do we need cashiers in the parking ramps?
I didn't even know this was an option, probably a budget saving measure for the Mayor's budget, which he's first handing out instructions next Tuesday. And the staff will have about a month to come up with a budget that is in compliance.
High Speed Rail Updates for the City
This is the discussion and updates from CCOC (Common Council Organizational Committee) on Tuesday, and some of the concerns and some really good questions from some of the alders. With [bk comments.]
Thursday Morning Round Up
Here's what I found for this morning . . . two days of info
Demolitions coming up . . .
Funny how many there are that are not controversial . . . .here's four more, see any controversy here? Fish Hatchery, Willy St, Mineral Point and a lake house.
Changes to this Week’s City Schedule
Yeah, they didn't disappoint me, plenty of changes.
Common Council Recap: Part I, The Thuy Game
Play along, won't you?
What Will the Council Discuss Tonight
Here's a clue, its the exclusion list. Everything will be approved or decided upon as on the agenda without discussion unless it is...