These are initial ramblings about the September 27 Community Meeting on Marina Redevelopment. I am 99% certain of what I’m saying and I will have more to offer as my thoughts sort of congeal. [09/28 AM] After some sleep I am 100% certain of what I wrote. Thanks for the initial support. I tried to
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Articles concerning the Des Moines Marina, including ongoing plans for economic development ideas like a Passenger Ferry. You can start by reading the Marina Timeline which tracks key events from 2008 on.
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Des Moines Marina L, M, N Dock Tenant Meeting
1 Comment on Des Moines Marina L, M, N Dock Tenant Meeting13 days
2 Comments on 13 daysWe received a 2.5 week update on our Ferry that was so optimistic it reminded me of The Music Man; a much better piece of sales theater.
... continue reading.The Hard Things Are Not Easy
1 Comment on The Hard Things Are Not EasyWho can argue with that, right? 😀 Those were among the final words from Mayor Mahoney at our 7 July Meeting. He was responding to my final comments about the Council’s 6-1 decision to update our Rules Of Procedure in November based on a verbal proposal from Deputy Mayor Buxton. That 1process seemed about the
... continue reading.*Improving the ferry pilot program
My post on the Ferry Pilot Program (with the subtle title This Is Insane) has been one of the best moments in my short career as your low-rent elected. I’ve had the absolute (and rare) pleasure of having at least *ten people tell me last week, At first I was all for it. Then I
... continue reading.Numbers and goals
A common story I hear is that “Our downtown was always terrible! All the construction cranes since 2016? That means we’re (finally) moving forward!” But OTOH, here are a couple of budget numbers from 2008–right before the bottom dropped out. Note the Sales Tax revenue: Remember: that represents the money that people spend here. It’s
... continue reading.03/10/22 Marina Enterprise Presentation – Why we need a Marina Advisory Committee
Parcel A
11 Comments on Parcel AAt our November 18, 2021 meeting, we chose a developer to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with the City to develop Parcel A of the Marina Floor as described in the RFQ from our 18 November 2021 Meeting. Essentially, it was a job interview. Drama? After the meeting I got some feedback telling me
... continue reading.Regular Meeting Agenda (Full Packet) 18 Nov 2021
RFQ Parcel A, Martinelli Censure
Reject all three
1 Comment on Reject all threeThe central premise of the Marina Redevelopment (land side) has always been that 223rd Ave should be brought down to the Marina Floor in some way. The current plan is to have a set of windy Steps that switch back and forth in front of the South Shores Condo. OK, that part -could- be great.
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