Doppeling Down on an Expensive Legacy - The Ludington Torch2024-03-28T10:30:32Zhttp://ludingtoncitizen.ning.com/forum/topics/doppeling-down-on-an-expensive-legacy?commentId=4689834%3AComment%3A345230&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSplash pad, pickle ball,
Rent…tag:ludingtoncitizen.ning.com,2017-05-28:4689834:Comment:3453402017-05-28T23:05:50.612ZHaiku Confuciushttp://ludingtoncitizen.ning.com/profile/HaikuConfucius
<p>Splash pad, pickle ball,</p>
<p>Rental inspection and more,</p>
<p>All settled before.</p>
<p>Splash pad, pickle ball,</p>
<p>Rental inspection and more,</p>
<p>All settled before.</p> 1. The plaza is currently not…tag:ludingtoncitizen.ning.com,2017-05-25:4689834:Comment:3451682017-05-25T20:33:01.930ZXLFDhttp://ludingtoncitizen.ning.com/profile/TheLudingtonCitizen
<p>1. The plaza is currently not a city park, it is a public space however, as it is atop the 100 block of North James Street right-of-way.</p>
<p>2. <a href="https://www.municode.com/library/mi/ludington/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH_CH14PUBUGRPA_S14.1APSAPR" target="_blank">Chapter 14 sec. 1</a> of the city charter says only the city council has that ultimate authority</p>
<p>3. The DDA does need to follow the Open Meetings Act (OMA), and with few minor mistakes here and there, they…</p>
<p>1. The plaza is currently not a city park, it is a public space however, as it is atop the 100 block of North James Street right-of-way.</p>
<p>2. <a href="https://www.municode.com/library/mi/ludington/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH_CH14PUBUGRPA_S14.1APSAPR" target="_blank">Chapter 14 sec. 1</a> of the city charter says only the city council has that ultimate authority</p>
<p>3. The DDA does need to follow the Open Meetings Act (OMA), and with few minor mistakes here and there, they do that. But almost everything they do is under the radar, and it's not recorded. Even when you have the minutes accessible, a lot of information on their discussions is lost. The DDA has their own budget, effectively independent of the city's, and by law their expenses and purchases needs to be available to the public. But even with my campaigns for open government, this entity, whose finances are basically oversaw by CDD Heather Tykoski and Treasurer Kathy MacLean, has an impressive record against transparency and honesty.</p>
<p>There is so much the city does without public knowledge; I will be having a new series coming out shortly showing some of this as accrues to 2015 and 2016. </p> Roughly 3,850 Doppelites wou…tag:ludingtoncitizen.ning.com,2017-05-23:4689834:Comment:3453202017-05-23T17:23:31.813Zshinblindhttp://ludingtoncitizen.ning.com/profile/shinblind
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<p>Roughly 3,850 Doppelites would cover the $200K tab.</p>
<p>What did you say again 500 tickets?</p>
<p>If the Doppel Dock is an annual event they will have $200K raised in 7.7 years.</p>
<p>Somehow I have the sneaky suspicion that when they say they are going to raise the money themselves the local taxpayers better clutch their wallets.</p>
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<p>Roughly 3,850 Doppelites would cover the $200K tab.</p>
<p>What did you say again 500 tickets?</p>
<p>If the Doppel Dock is an annual event they will have $200K raised in 7.7 years.</p>
<p>Somehow I have the sneaky suspicion that when they say they are going to raise the money themselves the local taxpayers better clutch their wallets.</p> If it costs the city half of…tag:ludingtoncitizen.ning.com,2017-05-23:4689834:Comment:3451442017-05-23T14:34:22.575ZXLFDhttp://ludingtoncitizen.ning.com/profile/TheLudingtonCitizen
<p>If it costs the city half of a million to upkeep the beach each year, $200,000 annually for maintaining this is a bargain, LOL.</p>
<p>If it costs the city half of a million to upkeep the beach each year, $200,000 annually for maintaining this is a bargain, LOL.</p> Location,Location, Location.…tag:ludingtoncitizen.ning.com,2017-05-22:4689834:Comment:3453182017-05-22T19:43:49.074Zshinblindhttp://ludingtoncitizen.ning.com/profile/shinblind
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<p>Location,Location, Location.</p>
<p>The hell of it is the ass end of this "project" will still stick out into two parking lots and not be an attractive setting when not being utilized as a <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Farmers</span> Knickknack Market or a Beer <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Tent</span> Pavilion.</p>
<p>It looks like a hodgepodge of afterthoughts.</p>
<p>Not enough lipstick to put on this pig.</p>
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<p>Location,Location, Location.</p>
<p>The hell of it is the ass end of this "project" will still stick out into two parking lots and not be an attractive setting when not being utilized as a <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Farmers</span> Knickknack Market or a Beer <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Tent</span> Pavilion.</p>
<p>It looks like a hodgepodge of afterthoughts.</p>
<p>Not enough lipstick to put on this pig.</p>
<p></p> The extra $200,000 is the wa…tag:ludingtoncitizen.ning.com,2017-05-22:4689834:Comment:3450452017-05-22T19:35:19.561Zshinblindhttp://ludingtoncitizen.ning.com/profile/shinblind
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<p>The extra $200,000 is the wage and benefits that will be doled out for someone to trim the grass and bushes and blow the leaves and snow out of illLegacy Park.</p>
<p>It will be an annual expense at the current rate the City compensates its workers.</p>
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<p>The extra $200,000 is the wage and benefits that will be doled out for someone to trim the grass and bushes and blow the leaves and snow out of illLegacy Park.</p>
<p>It will be an annual expense at the current rate the City compensates its workers.</p> You know what's really sad,…tag:ludingtoncitizen.ning.com,2017-05-22:4689834:Comment:3450442017-05-22T19:07:17.441ZXLFDhttp://ludingtoncitizen.ning.com/profile/TheLudingtonCitizen
<p> You know what's really sad, and really wasteful, the James Street bathrooms were slated for <a href="https://ludingtoncitymi.documents-on-demand.com/Document/fdb11fe1-feef-e411-ab9f-001fbc00ed84/dda-regmin-04062015.pdf#search=bathrooms" target="_blank">renovation back in April 2015,</a> and <a href="https://ludingtoncitymi.documents-on-demand.com/Document/6c129841-616c-e511-9795-001fbc00ed84/dda-regmin-09142015.pdf#search=bathrooms" target="_blank">in September 2016 those renovations were…</a></p>
<p> You know what's really sad, and really wasteful, the James Street bathrooms were slated for <a href="https://ludingtoncitymi.documents-on-demand.com/Document/fdb11fe1-feef-e411-ab9f-001fbc00ed84/dda-regmin-04062015.pdf#search=bathrooms" target="_blank">renovation back in April 2015,</a> and <a href="https://ludingtoncitymi.documents-on-demand.com/Document/6c129841-616c-e511-9795-001fbc00ed84/dda-regmin-09142015.pdf#search=bathrooms" target="_blank">in September 2016 those renovations were completed</a>. Those weren't cheap renovations, I believe I remember the figure of $15,000 bandied about for at least part of the project.</p>
<p>They want to redo the bathrooms so that it fits their 'legacy' theme, and better hide those cameras...</p> The leak is meant to reflect…tag:ludingtoncitizen.ning.com,2017-05-22:4689834:Comment:3451382017-05-22T18:57:21.229ZXLFDhttp://ludingtoncitizen.ning.com/profile/TheLudingtonCitizen
<p>The leak is meant to reflect the past massive sewer leaks that sent millions of gallons of raw sewage into the PM Bayou back in 2008 and 2012. This is Legacy Park after all, and city hall would be remiss in leaving their true legacy in the dust heap. </p>
<p>Perhaps that's why they tacked on an extra $200,000+ to the price tag, in order to pipe this leak all the way to the PM Bayou.</p>
<p>The leak is meant to reflect the past massive sewer leaks that sent millions of gallons of raw sewage into the PM Bayou back in 2008 and 2012. This is Legacy Park after all, and city hall would be remiss in leaving their true legacy in the dust heap. </p>
<p>Perhaps that's why they tacked on an extra $200,000+ to the price tag, in order to pipe this leak all the way to the PM Bayou.</p> Price of bathroom cameras are…tag:ludingtoncitizen.ning.com,2017-05-22:4689834:Comment:3453172017-05-22T18:43:53.529Zstumphttp://ludingtoncitizen.ning.com/profile/stump
<p>Price of bathroom cameras are not cheap. </p>
<p>Price of bathroom cameras are not cheap. </p> So... as I thought from the 2…tag:ludingtoncitizen.ning.com,2017-05-22:4689834:Comment:3453162017-05-22T18:08:56.886ZBradhttp://ludingtoncitizen.ning.com/profile/Brad
<p>So... as I thought from the 2D version too, less grass and less open space then what there now. This is deceptive as I do not believe the clock tower is that tall and once the ship propeller and shrubs are placed near entrance, that will also close in the park further.</p>
<p>If I read correctly, it seams they are razing and replacing the existing bathrooms. I don't think they are very old, so why..? And the $145,000 for the pavilion, seems excessive high along with the $180,000…</p>
<p>So... as I thought from the 2D version too, less grass and less open space then what there now. This is deceptive as I do not believe the clock tower is that tall and once the ship propeller and shrubs are placed near entrance, that will also close in the park further.</p>
<p>If I read correctly, it seams they are razing and replacing the existing bathrooms. I don't think they are very old, so why..? And the $145,000 for the pavilion, seems excessive high along with the $180,000 bathrooms. </p>