Blackheart Posted July 25 Posted July 25 1 minute ago, jdub27 said: If you consider a golf simulator put in as an amenity in an apartment building, yes. The new developments will be using TIF funds then? If so, is there any concern that the amenities provided (such as a golf simulator) will unfairly impact local business(es)? Sorry if I'm slow on this... Quote
Cratter Posted July 25 Posted July 25 35 minutes ago, jdub27 said: If you consider a golf simulator put in as an amenity in an apartment building, yes. Which begs the "question," Megan Ashley Pierce (MAP Fitness) Really needs to step up her city council game. Quote
jdub27 Posted July 25 Posted July 25 35 minutes ago, Blackheart said: The new developments will be using TIF funds then? If so, is there any concern that the amenities provided (such as a golf simulator) will unfairly impact local business(es)? Sorry if I'm slow on this... From what I understand, they are applying for a TIF (which is a tax deferment, not actual cash). 7 minutes ago, Cratter said: Which begs the "question," Megan Ashley Pierce (MAP Fitness) Really needs to step up her city council game. I've heard similar arguments as it relates to the city owned Choice Health and Fitness. Quote
Blackheart Posted July 25 Posted July 25 32 minutes ago, Cratter said: The poker table buy in is $10 million minimum. The more you invest the bigger discount you get. This guy gets comped a soda: This guy gets comped a penthouse suite: I get the risk/reward portion of this; the more you put in the more you stand to gain. (or lose) But if I'm the guy getting comped a soda, I sure don't want to see my property tax increase for additional infrastructure to support Mr Penthouse Suite's fabulous new business. Maybe I'm just mad because I would have loved to have a 20 year tax break for my business. Quote
Blackheart Posted July 25 Posted July 25 1 minute ago, jdub27 said: From what I understand, they are applying for a TIF (which is a tax deferment, not actual cash). Thanks for the clarification. Quote
Blackheart Posted July 25 Posted July 25 JDub27 and Cratter, why don't you guys just come over to my house and explain all this to me. The first couple rounds are on me. 1 Quote
Cratter Posted July 25 Posted July 25 3 minutes ago, Blackheart said: I sure don't want to see my property tax increase for additional infrastructure to support Mr Penthouse Suite's fabulous new business. 1 Quote
Cratter Posted July 25 Posted July 25 "Cratter can you play the other side?" Sure. Property tax? Where's that money go? Biggest portion: public schools. Which is a valid concern and why the schools. Said "no way jose we love money." The only way you'll pay more is if the city decides to increase the "mill rate" (Besides naturally raising property values). Which is unlikely, because ND state and local governments seem to be lowering them. A good trivia question would be "When is the last time Grand Forks increased the mill rate?" People complain about property tax breaks but then vote to increase their own sales tax constantly in Grand Forks. 🫣 1 Quote
Cratter Posted July 25 Posted July 25 I stumbled across this nugget from tax commissioners office: This means Fargo's taxable sales and purchases dropped over six times more than Grand Forks’ during Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023. 1 Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted July 26 Posted July 26 5 hours ago, Cratter said: I stumbled across this nugget from tax commissioners office: This means Fargo's taxable sales and purchases dropped over six times more than Grand Forks’ during Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023. oh boy...imperial cass is __________________________ 1 Quote
Oxbow6 Posted July 26 Posted July 26 30 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said: oh boy...imperial cass is __________________________ At this point I just want people to "stay off my lawn"! 1 Quote
Blackheart Posted July 26 Posted July 26 1 hour ago, Oxbow6 said: At this point I just want people to "stay off my lawn"! I thought that was the Nextdoor app... Quote
Bison Dan Posted July 26 Posted July 26 15 hours ago, Cratter said: I stumbled across this nugget from tax commissioners office: This means Fargo's taxable sales and purchases dropped over six times more than Grand Forks’ during Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023. LOL Nice cherry picking 1 Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted July 26 Posted July 26 1 hour ago, Bison Dan said: LOL Nice cherry picking Is he wrong? 2 Quote
Cratter Posted July 26 Posted July 26 Here's the link for anyone interested. https://www.tax.nd.gov/news/tax-commissioner-reports-modest-gain-2024-fourth-quarter-collections 2 Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted July 26 Posted July 26 1 hour ago, Cratter said: Here's the link for anyone interested. https://www.tax.nd.gov/news/tax-commissioner-reports-modest-gain-2024-fourth-quarter-collections is he wrong @Bison Dan ? 2 Quote
Bison Dan Posted July 27 Posted July 27 19 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said: is he wrong @Bison Dan ? For that quarter no but over the last 10 years GF isn't even in the ball park. Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted July 27 Posted July 27 4 hours ago, Bison Dan said: For that quarter no but over the last 10 years GF isn't even in the ball park. why just that recent quarter? seems odd is crime finally catching up to out of towners and they are choosing other cities instead of fargo? 1 Quote
nodak651 Posted July 27 Posted July 27 3 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said: why just that recent quarter? seems odd is crime finally catching up to out of towners and they are choosing other cities instead of fargo? Maybe the influx of people at the air base? 1 Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted July 27 Posted July 27 55 minutes ago, nodak651 said: Maybe the influx of people at the air base? what number they at out there? you would think with the way the whole military world is going with drones and whatnot that GFAFB could and should be more populous that it was when b2's were the main thing out there? 1 Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted August 6 Posted August 6 https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/grand-forks-city-leaders-to-meet-with-united-airlines-to-push-for-daily-denver-flights-from-gfk 2 1 Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted August 6 Posted August 6 if we had to choose between daily flights between Minny or Denver would gfk be better off with daily's to Denver? i guess i would 1 1 Quote
Und Princess Posted August 6 Posted August 6 13 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said: if we had to choose between daily flights between Minny or Denver would gfk be better off with daily's to Denver? i guess i would I guess I would choose daily flights to Denver. I've had bad experiences with the Minneapolis St. Paul airport. 1 Quote
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted August 7 Posted August 7 12 hours ago, Kab said: Denver, then work on a Texas flight or Chicago Hell yes to Chicago, lot of international flights out of there 1 1 Quote
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