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Post by dog on Sept 2, 2013 21:28:34 GMT -6
Infrastructure improvements would be determined by identifying industries and what is needed. Of course money(like was spent on a band shell) is the main resource needed. Some roads and utilities ready for use in an industrial park could be a big plus. Having I-fiber installed and ready for use ahead of other communities in the area could give us an edge for getting some industries. We could talk about all kinds of possibilities, but if our leadership isn't committed to bring jobs here, we will keep heading in the same direction. Just give me an example of an industry that you think the city could land, and what kind of improvement the city would have to make? The city is already working on the sewer system in the city. They have no control over any of the other utilities. The city is fixing the alleys in downtown area. What other infrastructure does the city provide? You talk about roads and utilities in the industrial park. Isnt the city addressing the sewer system for that? The rest of the utilities would be up to the individual providers to supply, not the city. I wouldnt want to build a road at the place until a potential buyer is locked in. It would be a waste of money to build a road that might not be an ideal match for the businesses in the park. Do you know enough about the day to day workings to know what the city is doing to attract businesses to locate here? I-fiber is here, but really what does the city officials have to do about it? How are other cities who have access to I-Fiber use it to attract business, other than to list it on their proposals? Do other cities pay access to I-Fiber and provide it free of charge to businesses in their town?
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Post by greekgod on Sept 2, 2013 21:42:18 GMT -6
Infrastructure improvements would be determined by identifying industries and what is needed. Of course money(like was spent on a band shell) is the main resource needed. Some roads and utilities ready for use in an industrial park could be a big plus. Having I-fiber installed and ready for use ahead of other communities in the area could give us an edge for getting some industries. We could talk about all kinds of possibilities, but if our leadership isn't committed to bring jobs here, we will keep heading in the same direction. Kyle, Years ago private investors did indeed contribute to develop an "industial park" did happen. Perhaps you can talk to Jack Dzuris at SACCI to find out more about that. Oh , and do you believe our City Coucil is "somehow" stopping an "I -fiber" being installed is ludicrous. The City Council can only move at the rate the citizens permit. The City Council cannot tax the Citizens of Streaor to proceed with any project you believe would be beneficial to us all. You might want to take a course in Govenment at our fine Community College (IVCC). to learn a bit more about City Goverment. g
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2013 2:49:06 GMT -6
Well folks, 500 empty residences means ever dropping values. It's supply and demand. We have a huge supply and folks are not swarming to pick up the bargains. Why do you suppose that is? Poor schools? Fighting in the streets? Lack of jobs? There are 500 empty residences in Streator? What percentage is that to homes occupied?
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Post by Kyle Mitchell on Sept 3, 2013 3:41:00 GMT -6
An Economic Development Director would have more training and access to more information than I do. I provided some suggestions as you asked, but I feel a professional could really guide our community to more prosperity. My point is that we could be doing much more.
I never said that the City was stopping I-fiber. It may be here but it is not available for businesses to use. If we paid to have it installed and ready for business use now, we would be ahead of other surrounding communities. If we wait until our economics warrant an individual ISP installing it, we will probably be last in the area to get it, just like 4G.
I disagree that utilities have to be up to other providers. If a business wanted to locate there they would have to pay to bring water and power there. If the City were to pay for that development, it would make the area much more attractive to perspective businesses. We may be doing some storm sewer improvements, but what about sanitary sewer?
If our City can borrow hundreds of thousands to build a band shelter, they can do the same to invest in our future. I just keep hearing a bunch of excuses. There hands are tied when trying to make improvements that might attract more jobs here, but we have no problems spending hundreds of thousands on amenities geared towards attracting retirees.
I think it is a problem with the priorities of our leadership that holds us back.
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Post by davesez on Sept 3, 2013 5:03:28 GMT -6
Kyle get a real life. Stop slamming retired people . You are rude person. Go tend to your chickens.
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Post by Kyle Mitchell on Sept 3, 2013 6:04:04 GMT -6
Some people just don't want to hear that their buddies at City Hall could be doing a better job and are responsible for our City's declining population and property values.
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Post by ironeagle on Sept 3, 2013 6:54:06 GMT -6
Where I moved to the City is paying to INSTALL Sewers and Water to a newer Industry that just moved to the area. Why because the City ASKED the Industry what could we do to make it easier for YOU meaning the company to GROW. The company responded pay for the Water and Sewer lines out to us it is a Distance of 2 Miles. City Agreed with NO Promise of New Jobs. The Lines where installed and the Plant HIRED 100 MORE PEOPLE. See what happens when the City Fathers do not go Sorry YOU HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE WATER AND SEWER INSTALLED AT YOUR PLACE. BTW the plant in Question had been running for 4 Years Before the CITY Approached them about this.
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Post by dog on Sept 3, 2013 7:19:27 GMT -6
I disagree that utilities have to be up to other providers. If a business wanted to locate there they would have to pay to bring water and power there. If the City were to pay for that development, it would make the area much more attractive to perspective businesses. We may be doing some storm sewer improvements, but what about sanitary sewer? I think there is power and water out there already.It should be as far as Vactor, just waiting for a client in the industrial park to request hook up. I believe they did the sanitary sewer out there a few years ago. I remember a lot of excavation behind the houses on South Illinois St all the way out to Vactor.
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Post by father of two on Sept 3, 2013 8:16:57 GMT -6
Utilities are extended to the perimeter of the south industrial park.
The Mayor and SACCI have been to most of the businesses in town to ask what they need and what the city could go for them. I call that business friendly.
What would it cost to employ an Economic Dev Director? Where would that money come from? What other costs would there be? What program or dept would suffer because of this new position? We don't need tax increases.
I agree that there needs to be more extensive exploration of job opportunities. How do we know that the city and chamber aren't already doing that? Certainly they shouldn't tell us of every business they are talking to or checking on from out of town. If they are trying to get a business to relocate here you wouldn't want that public while talking. The other city and residents would be up in arms. If that business stayed it could create bad feelings in that town. Having the money is key. $100,000 is a lot these days. The city is trying to build up reserves. When the time comes to hire a new City Manager it may be a good thing to find someone who has done that at another city and has the capability to be the Manager.
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Post by longarm on Sept 3, 2013 9:07:10 GMT -6
As for residential sewers, most of the homes east of Ottercreek St. which is outside the city limits do not have sewer systems let alone storm water sewers. No one wants to hear that.
It is funny why the EPA made south Streator connect to our sewer system and Ottercreek Township is still in the old mines.
Although we don't expect development in Ottercreek Township.
FOT I don't agree $100,000 is not alot of money these days. It is a drop in the bucket. You could not pay 2 city employees in the union for a year with $100,000 nor hire an excavator for very long.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2013 10:08:35 GMT -6
Just asking Reading in the paper just now WHY CANT WE KEEP THE FARMERS MARKET IN THE PARK? THEY IN MY OPINION HAVE SCREWED UP THE PARK? We dont enjoy it by that I mean its not for everyone Just maybe not everyone wants to see or hear a band. Some of us are to old to go up and enjoy it. They dont get advice on what we think? but then so many have different ideas so be it. We did go to market this week and bought a lot of stuff. They had nice market this week Should have toke my peaches up there and sold them.
Peaches were plenty this year. jucy sweet Be nice if they worked on getting employment, stores, anything but parks. Since we have some on here who want to say dumb remarks. THIS IS MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2013 10:18:34 GMT -6
wonder why? if u know what i mean if not sorry
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2013 10:21:13 GMT -6
to much junk in the trunk
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2013 10:40:08 GMT -6
Oh crap they are taking it to the moon. just giving u a hard time. lol My day today.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2013 10:42:30 GMT -6
why no cheese on turkey??
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