Cratter Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, gfhockey said: Lol In other news, city council has formed a committee to look further into a new library. Quote
UND-1 Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, Cratter said: In other news, city council has formed a committee to look further into a new library. Heard it was made up predominantly of downtown business owners. Word is they think its an outstanding idea to have library downtown. Quote
Cratter Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 11 minutes ago, UND-1 said: Heard it was made up predominantly of downtown business owners. Word is they think its an outstanding idea to have library downtown. I thought I hear it was made up predominately of people staying at The Mission. ..and why the "walkability factor" played such a large role in selection. Quote
gfhockey Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 See what happens when new boys try to be good city falls apart cough cough liberal city coucil man 1 Quote
NoiseInsideMyHead Posted August 2, 2016 Posted August 2, 2016 Karl's is closing. Not a huge surprise...Best Buy struggles in that sector, and they're the big dog. More retail vacancy along 32nd is both a concern and an opportunity. Natural Grocers has to carry it's own weight, for sure. Quote
dmksioux Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 Not sure if it's been mentioned or not, but I noticed a Firehouse Subs is going into the strip mall on 32nd and Columbia where the old Quiznos was located. I've never eaten at one before but have heard they are good. Quote
NoDakFan Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 42 minutes ago, dmksioux said: Not sure if it's been mentioned or not, but I noticed a Firehouse Subs is going into the strip mall on 32nd and Columbia where the old Quiznos was located. I've never eaten at one before but have heard they are good. They're delicious. Almost every time I drive home at the end of the semester to Colorado I stop at the one in Sioux Falls. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted October 3, 2016 Posted October 3, 2016 Guess I won't be going to Cabela's in EGF anymore. Welcome to Bass Pro Shops. http://www.inforum.com/news/business/4128065-cabelas-stores-be-sold-bass-pro-shops-55-billion Quote
siouxkid12 Posted October 4, 2016 Posted October 4, 2016 21 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: Guess I won't be going to Cabela's in EGF anymore. Welcome to Bass Pro Shops. http://www.inforum.com/news/business/4128065-cabelas-stores-be-sold-bass-pro-shops-55-billion why is that? is bass pro shop terrible? Quote
The Sicatoka Posted October 4, 2016 Posted October 4, 2016 1 minute ago, siouxkid12 said: why is that? is bass pro shop terrible? No, I won't be going to Cabela's, ... I'll be going to Bass Pro Shop. Quote
siouxkid12 Posted October 4, 2016 Posted October 4, 2016 Just now, The Sicatoka said: No, I won't be going to Cabela's, ... I'll be going to Bass Pro Shop. well played Quote
Cratter Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Grand Forks city council has agreed to go into negotiations about give away land downtown to a developer who would build condos. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 23 minutes ago, Cratter said: Grand Forks city council has agreed to go into negotiations about give away land downtown to a developer who would build condos. Is this that park land on 4th or something else. Quote
Cratter Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 36 minutes ago, UNDBIZ said: Is this that park land on 4th or something else. Arbor Park I believe it's called. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Cratter said: Arbor Park I believe it's called. This? http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/4081908-3-contrasting-proposals-develop-arbor-park-downtown-grand-forks Quote
Cratter Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 This. http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/4128501-arbor-park-sees-final-gf-council-vote-begin-building-negotiations Sounds like negotiations with only one company now. Besides the free land and paying zero taxes for a decade, the article doesn't mention but in the proposal was the city paying half the cost of connecting their condos to the nearby parking structure via skywalk. Quote
jdub27 Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 43 minutes ago, Cratter said: This. http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/4128501-arbor-park-sees-final-gf-council-vote-begin-building-negotiations Sounds like negotiations with only one company now. Besides the free land and paying zero taxes for a decade, the article doesn't mention but in the proposal was the city paying half the cost of connecting their condos to the nearby parking structure via skywalk. There were three other proposals, this was the one chosen though it has not been approved. Guessing the incentives are in line with previous ones given out downtown/in the renaissance zone. And the city is currently seeing zero revenue and probably paying for upkeep. Obviously there needs to be a balance with some green space, but there is a need for office space downtown. Quote
Cratter Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 23 minutes ago, jdub27 said: And the city is currently seeing zero revenue. Like outdoor skating rinks? Or children's playgrounds? Lots of people don't think the city should be giving away free land (or anything under market value at that). Here's the future Herald Headline: "City Gives Away Land, Asks Residents For Sales Tax Increase Because They Need More Money." 3 Quote
jdub27 Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 22 minutes ago, Cratter said: Like outdoor skating rinks? Or children's playgrounds? Lots of people don't think the city should be giving away free land (or anything under market value at that). Here's the future Herald Headline: "City Gives Away Land, Asks Residents For Sales Tax Increase Because They Need More Money." If you would have read my next sentence, I addressed that exact point, there needs to be a balance. There are 5+ empty lots within a block of that location. There is a need for more office space downtown. They are offering incentives to grow the tax base and will likely see a higher value building in the long run because of it. I don't always agree with the policies but I understand the theory behind them. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 7 hours ago, Cratter said: Here's the future Herald Headline: "City Gives Away Land, Asks Residents For Sales Tax Increase Because They Need More Money." "City Keeps Prime Downtown Empty Land, Asks Residents For Sales Tax Increase Because They Need More Money." is better? 1 1 Quote
UNDBIZ Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 40 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: "City Keeps Prime Downtown Empty Land, Asks Residents For Sales Tax Increase Because They Need More Money." is better? They could actually sell the land, but then they probably wouldn't get the type of building they want there. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 That empty corner lot across from sky's needs to be developed. That is absolutly a prime spot with two store fronts. That should be the first empty lot they build on. The other parks in the downtown are great little nooks that are really important to have. That corner on the other hand is too exposed and loud to leave as a park. It's also theist valuable of the empty lots. 3 Quote
jdub27 Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 23 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said: That empty corner lot across from sky's needs to be developed. That is absolutly a prime spot with two store fronts. That should be the first empty lot they build on. The other parks in the downtown are great little nooks that are really important to have. That corner on the other hand is too exposed and loud to leave as a park. It's also theist valuable of the empty lots. Those lots are already privately owned. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 11 minutes ago, jdub27 said: Those lots are already privately owned. That corner needs to be developed. Quote
forksandspoons Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 Lonnie Laffen, CEO and President of JLG Architects, said a new four-story building at 323 DeMers Ave. should see a groundbreaking within a year, with room for two business tenants on the first floor—like a restaurant or coffeeshop—and JLG employees on three more. http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/4061779-gfs-downtown-develops-arbor-park-becomes-flash-point Quote
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